Members of the Controlling Board on Monday greenlit the spending of more than a quarter-billion-dollars through a program created in the previous operating budget. bit.ly/4m44MK6

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case involving a controversial law banning certain transgender care for minors. bit.ly/4kOYPjv

It remains to be seen whether the House's vote to override just one of Gov. Mike DeWine's 67 line-item budget vetoes will spur senators to return to Columbus shortly. bit.ly/40vRspK

Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called for a balanced approach to property tax reform and expressed his strongest reservations to date about expanding gaming options. bit.ly/4kTukZu

Industry-sought rulemaking to accelerate broadband deployment is one step closer to finalization after Wednesday action by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. bit.ly/4f5Qpmw

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What is the definition of a sugar-sweetened beverage? The answer on its face may seem simple enough, but as a working group charged with navigating the state's anticipated waiver application demonstrated Thursday, the question is more nuanced. bit.ly/3IJugOD

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At least one member of the group formed by Gov. Mike DeWine to explore rising property taxes in Ohio is hoping for a "big swing." bit.ly/4l2JcFd

A three-judge panel has denied requests by Larry Householder and Matt Borges for a broader review of their convictions. bit.ly/4fg4QVi

A Senate Republican is hoping the third time is the charm for his plan to overhaul the law on operating a vehicle while impaired. bit.ly/3GTAEm1

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Ohio's public schools will soon no longer have the option of ignoring technological developments roiling the worlds of education and many other fields. bit.ly/4mfZRpA

An advisory opinion issued Monday by the state's top legal official could open the door to firearms at fairgrounds across the state. bit.ly/4l36HxY

The sun is setting on the Ohio Elections Commission. With the final operating budget abolishing the commission by Jan. 1, outgoing Executive Director Richter said he and his team are racing to resolve as much of the panel's pending caseload as possible. bit.ly/4l1Ktw4

Ohio is set to become the nation's leader in state-owned parking spaces for commercial trucks. bit.ly/4ocBRWf

BREAKING: Sen. Senator Bill Reineke announced his candidacy to become the next Senate President Thursday morning. gongwer-oh.com/news/update.cf…

Gubernatorial campaigns for Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy are trading shots a day ahead of the deadline to reveal their initial fundraising numbers. bit.ly/4lUtJYQ

Ohioans will likely see less promotion of 988 in the coming biennium, but the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services is "laser focused" on ensuring the level of service it provides remains unchanged. bit.ly/4l6Fcn4