Controlled Hunts Deadline: Ohio hunters have until the end of July to apply for state controlled hunts (deer, waterfowl, small game, dove), including ruffed grouse options, with applications submitted via wildohio.gov. Immigration & Elections Politics: In Springfield, a new political fight over Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status is framed as a “wrong side of history” clash involving Trump and Sen. Jon Husted, with DeWine’s role also in the spotlight. Courts & Civic Trust: A “Justice in Motion” bus tour brings judges and legal leaders to Wooster on July 8 for a public discussion on the role of courts and constitutional democracy. School Funding Debate: A Columbus City Schools CFO/board president response argues Ohio’s funding system shifts the bulk of costs to local property taxes, pushing back on claims that urban districts waste money. Ohio “House of Horrors” Case: Authorities say 16 children were found in deplorable conditions in Hamden/Vinton County; seven were hospitalized and four adults face child endangerment charges. Supreme Court Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court sets its 2026–27 term with major cases touching guns, religion, parental rights, and elections—issues likely to reverberate in Ohio politics. America 250 Local Color: Cleveland’s “Light Up the Lake” fireworks plan highlights local safety rules as the nation marks its 250th.