We discuss Jim Tressel's appointment as lieutenant governor, a controversial higher ed bill passed by the Senate, the state of JobsOhio, and more.

We discuss Jim Tressel's appointment as lieutenant governor, a controversial higher ed bill passed by the Senate, the state of JobsOhio, and more.

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

Ohio Politics Explained

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Show Host: Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

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Show Host:&nbsp;Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

Ex-OSU coach tapped for Lt. governor

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's State of the State address, an Ohio Supreme Court case involving a former Columbus pastor and the latest directive to universities from the Trump administration.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's State of the State address, an Ohio Supreme Court case involving a former Columbus pastor and the latest directive to universities from the Trump administration.

Takeaways from DeWine's State of the State

Ohio fails to hold dog owners accountable when their dogs maim and even kill people, an investigation by USA TODAY Network Ohio found.

Ohio fails to hold dog owners accountable when their dogs maim and even kill people, an investigation by USA TODAY Network Ohio found.

How Ohio dog laws fail victims of attacks

USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition, we recap how President Donald Trump called on Congress to eliminate the CHIPS Act, talk about how Ohio’s marijuana program is likely to see some changes, and mention what’s happening with DEI and Senate Bill 1. Finally, we discuss Ohio’s governor race and the endorsements that Vivek Ramaswamy recently received.

USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition, we recap how President Donald Trump called on Congress to eliminate the CHIPS Act, talk about how Ohio&rsquo;s marijuana program is likely to see some changes, and mention what&rsquo;s happening with DEI and Senate Bill 1. Finally, we discuss Ohio&rsquo;s governor race and the endorsements that Vivek Ramaswamy recently received.

Ex-OSU coach tapped for Lt. governor

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