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Ohioans dealt with a big snowstorm last week but it was actions by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) that had many hot under the collar, prompting a new wave of protest music in Ohio and elsewhere. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles has the latest on how state lawmakers are dealing with immigration. Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on healthcare issues. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about what's happening this week in Ohio. And three of Ohio's best protest songwriters (Bill Cohen, T.C. Brown, and Eric Gnezda) talk about the role protest music is playing right now as political unrest prompts regular demonstrations at the Ohio Statehouse and elsewhere. You can watch/hear more from Brown, Cohen, and Gnezda about protest music at: https://youtu.be/JJXvORxYdtA?si=PjI5s_D1csHF8jQb

Ohioans are dealing with winter weather, but that's not all. In this episode of The Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports that Ohioans are also struggling to afford health care coverage, pay their taxes, and make ends meet. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about what's happening with political campaigns and what's likely to happen soon in the state legislature.

Childcares that accept government money for their services have been under a lot of scrutiny lately since news of childcare fraud in Minnesota starting making headlines about a month ago. Now, as Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, there are two bills in the state legislature to make it easier to detect and prevent fraud in the system. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about other stories making news last week.

Happy 2026! The Ohio Statehouse Scoop is back after a holiday hiatus. Ohio's Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton named their choices for lieutenant governor last week. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on why GOP Senate President Rob McColley and former Ohio Democratic Party Chair David Pepper were chosen to be on the ticket. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson discuss the dynamics behind those decisions. We will also have the scoop on what Ohio will be doing this year to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, and you'll hear a little bit of the song written and performed by 90-year-old retired teacher, Sylvia Miller, to celebrate the kickoff.

As 2025 comes to a close, Ohio's political leaders reflect on their accomplishments this year. In this Ohio Statehouse Scoop, the last one of 2025, Host Jo Ingles reports what lawmakers have or haven't done, especially when it comes to making property taxes more affordable for Ohioans. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about unfinished business from 2025 and what lies ahead in 2026. This is the last Ohio Statehouse Scoop in 2026. Podcasts will resume on January 12, 2025

In this special edition of The Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks with the leaders of the Ohio Democratic and Republican parties. Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde explains progress on efforts to rebuild the party. At the same time, Ohio Republican Party Chair Alex Triantafilou discusses how he is positioning his candidates for success next year. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about what made news in the Ohio Legislature last week. It's a longer-than-usual Ohio Statehouse Scoop, but one you won't want to miss.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says multi-agency crime fighting task forces have been effective in cracking down on violent crime in some areas of the state. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles wanted to find out how those task forces operate, so she, along with Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Multiple Media Journalist Dan Konik, rode along with crime fighters in action in Cincinnati to discover the unique strategies they are using. Also, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the latest scoop with the Ohio Legislature. And it's the most wonderful time of the year at the Ohio Statehouse. We'll tell you why you might want to dash on down to the Statehouse to take in the sights and sounds of this holiday season.

Ohio's high school students have been given the green light to get money from Name, Image, and Likeness deals. In this episode of the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles explains the vote by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to allow student athletes in grades 9-12 to take part in those deals, and how there's already a bill being proposed at the Statehouse to change that situation. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about what Ohio lawmakers want to do by the end of this year. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

After months of consideration, former Congressman Tim Ryan has announced he won't run in the Democratic primary for governor. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles spoke with Amy Acton, the Democrat already in that race. Jo reports on what lies ahead. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the things that happened last week in the Ohio Legislature, including passing bills about income taxes and intoxicating hemp. Plus, Ohio is one step closer to having an official state candy. You can find all of that in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on what's happening in Ohio since the federal shutdown, the longest in the nation's history, is finally over. Later, she is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about other things that are happening on Capitol Square in Columbus. It's all this week on The Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

As the federal shutdown enters its seventh week, many Ohioans are wondering where they'll get their next meal and whether they'll still have a job in the near future. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the issue at the center of the debate - healthcare. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the recent election, recently passed legislation, and what we can expect from the Ohio Legislature in the coming weeks. You'll find all of this and more in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a bipartisan congressional map last week, but some who voted for it are clear they consider it the best of bad options. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on the fight behind Ohio's new map and how it is energizing another call for change in the redistricting process. Later, Ohio Public Media's Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler weigh in on the controversial redistricting process and bring you the latest on fights over voting rights and hemp regulations. Plus, we'll talk about what Ohio is doing to provide food assistance to Ohioans affected by the federal government shutdown in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

  The Ohio Redistricting Commission met last week. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports there was disagreement over the parliamentary process to use for the meeting. And there still wasn’t a public map that the Republican supermajority could support. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join the discussion to talk about the future of redistricting as well as some important bills to change hemp laws and lower property taxes. And as the government shutdown continues, there are questions about whether Ohio food stamp recipients will be able to get those benefits after this Friday if an agreement isn’t reached. It’s all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission is set to meet Tuesday, October 21. But Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, at this point, there's not a Republican congressional map to debate. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about redistricting, legislative and court battles over hemp products and NIL deals in high schools, bills meant to keep kids safe from social media dangers, and the latest fundraising for that big U.S. Senate race coming up next year. That's all this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

You may have seen some big sales in recent days on some hemp products you can buy at gas stations, smoke shops, and holistic stores. That's because Gov. Mike DeWine is temporarily banning sales of those products this week. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles tells you what's happening with the governor's executive order on certain types of hemp. Reporter Sarah Donaldson joins Jo to explain what went into DeWine's decision. And redistricting.....well......it's still possible this month. We'll have details in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.