U.S. Military
Remains of Ohio Airmen Killed in Refueling Mission to Return Home
The three National Guardsmen died in a midair incident near the Jordan-Iraq border during Operation Epic Fury.

Dayton Community Mourns Loss of 3 Airmen in Refueling Accident
Rickenbacker Air National Guard base holds memorial for fallen service members.
Congress Honors 6 Killed in Iraq Refueling Plane Crash
Lawmakers pay tribute to the 'selfless sacrifice' of the crew members from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Washington state.
Government
Columbus-Area Projects Seek Millions in State Capital Funding
From zoo aquariums to museum renovations, at least 85 local initiatives are vying for state budget dollars.

Ohio State's Carter Resignation Saga Continues
Many details still unclear as former president's exit unfolds
Franklin County Domestic Relations Court Mandates Employee NDAs
Unusual move for a public court raises transparency concerns
Elections
Ohio Congressional Candidate Arrested at Grove City Protest
Democratic nominee Don Leonard was detained by police for alleged noise violations during a 'No Kings' demonstration.

Republican Election Bill Could Burden Many US Voters
Proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement could prevent millions from registering to vote
Republican Election Bill Could Burden Many US Voters
Proposed federal legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions.
Legislative Policy
Ramaswamy Calls for Consolidation of Ohio Universities
Politician argues state has too many higher ed institutions, despite recent NCAA tournament success.

Ohio Lawmakers Aim to Bolster SNAP Cybersecurity
Bipartisan bills in both state chambers target vulnerable magnetic strip cards used by SNAP recipients
Ohio Statehouse Reporter Uncovers Overlooked Bills and Debates
Karan Singh's deep dive into legislative committee meetings reveals substantive discussions on issues that matter to Ohio residents.
Immigration
Immigrants Flood Courts with Release Requests
Columbus police refuse to assist federal immigration enforcement operations.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Order to Deport Haitians
Solicitor General asks justices to lift lower-court order blocking end of Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, including 45,000 in Ohio.
Cities Brace for Possible ICE Crackdowns Amid Rumors and Uncertainty
Local officials and activists in several cities prepare for a range of immigration enforcement scenarios as the federal government remains tight-lipped.
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