AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOhio Abortion Ballot Fight: Ohio AG Dave Yost rejected proposed ballot language that would shift abortion regulation from the constitution to the legislature, saying the summary misstated the amendment’s scope and petitioners can revise and resubmit. War Powers Clash: The U.S. House passed a war powers resolution to force President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or get congressional approval, 215-208 with four Republicans (including Warren Davidson of Ohio) joining Democrats—another rebuke as the Senate weighs its own path. OSU Sex Abuse Settlement: Ohio State agreed to a $100 million settlement with about 280 remaining survivors of former team doctor Richard Strauss, ending years of litigation over allegations of abuse from 1978-1998. Medicaid Caregiver Crackdown: Ohio lawmakers advanced a revised anti-fraud Medicaid bill that would bar family members from being paid to provide personal care to disabled Ohioans, while advocates warn it could push more people into nursing homes. Data Center Tax Break Pause: Ohio moved to halt or pause AI data-center tax incentives amid backlash over costs and revenue projections, keeping the debate alive at the Statehouse. Local Governance: St. Clair Township trustees approved the 2027 tax budget and set road, fire, and police funding totals within the 10-mill limit.
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