Six months out from fiscal year 2027, U.S. lawmakers are making progress on the annual 12 appropriations bills that will fund the federal government.

Last week, I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month. This resolution raises awareness for unlocking opportunities for successful reentry into society following incarceration that ultimately reduces recidivism rates.

At the core of the Working Families Tax Cuts law is its prevention of a $4 trillion tax hike, paired with permanently lowered rates to spur economic growth. The law also extended and expanded a swath of deductions and tax credits to help Americans withstand the Biden-created affordability crisis.

Premier Showmen 4-H Club partnered with Hamilton Insurance Agency in Lynchburg to create a window display in celebration of Highland County 4-H Week and Ohio 4-H Week. 

The journey to the April 3 groundbreaking ceremony for the Jenna Parlette Running Center began with a simple statement the Wilmington College student-athlete made to her mother, Lisa Parlette, some 14 years ago: “Mom, Wilmington needs an indoor track.”

Ohio Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants to consolidate Ohio colleges and universities.

The Eastern seventh grade boys basketball team finished as 2025-26 Southern Hills Athletic Conference tournament runners-up.

Ohio House Democrats are pitching a plan to temporarily freeze utility rates and provide a $150 credit on Ohioans’ electric bills, as affordability takes center stage in a hotly contested midterm election.

Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association will vote on 12 proposed changes to the OHSAA constitution and bylaws during the annual referendum voting period May 1-15. Results will be announced on Monday, May 18.