An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions to the hemp market, has hit a roadblock—with the Senate soundly rejecting the latest amended version that advanced out of the House.

Ohio has announced the state will provide funding for some SNAP recipients as the government shutdown standoff shows no signs of ending. In a statement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley,

The Ohio Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 55, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at reforming the state's marijuana OVI laws.

Two Ohio state senators are working to ensure people who have been convicted of certain domestic violence offenses are barred from owning firearms. Sens. Hearcel Craig

The Ohio Senate voted to override one of Gov. Mike DeWine's budget vetoes to eliminate replacement and emergency levies.

An Ohio commission has adopted new U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win more seats in next year’s elections.

Former Sens. Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted have been in a tight Ohio special Senate race. A Bowling Green State University poll shows Brown at 49% and Husted at 48% among 800 registered voters. Analysts have largely attributed the close results to voter concerns over inflation and the labor market.

Ohio state senators are trying to overhaul the program plugging orphaned oil and gas wells. A new measure, Ohio Senate Bill 219, proposes a dedicated fund for the effort, and streamlines notice requirements before work begins.