School Accountability: Ohio lawmakers are pushing a “Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act” that would require private schools taking state voucher money to face state audits, publish more academic data, and give the same end-of-course exams as public schools. Teacher-Funding Fight: Teachers unions are trying to turn up pressure amid district budget cuts and lawsuits over more than $2 billion in voucher spending, while Republicans counter with bills aimed at limiting funding leverage and restricting DEI in K-12. Data Center Tax Break Pause: Gov. Mike DeWine ordered a pause on new sales-tax exemptions for data centers while a legislative committee studies the impact; business groups warn it could hurt growth, while critics focus on power-price pressure and secrecy. Private School Oversight Push: The same voucher oversight debate is driving more scrutiny of transparency and performance reporting for scholarship schools. Medicaid Fraud Probe: A new task force announced a first hearing on fraud vulnerabilities in Ohio’s Medicaid waiver programs, targeting alleged shell-company billing for services. Human Trafficking Sting: Ohio AG Dave Yost announced indictments of five suspects tied to a Columbus-area trafficking operation, facing a combined 27 felony charges. Trumbull GOP Leadership: Trumbull County GOP chairman race is set after Denny Malloy lost reelection and says he’ll run, setting up a contest with Jim Dunlap. Local Governance/Spending Dispute: Jefferson County auditor E.J. Conn seeks outside counsel over a water line payment dispute, arguing the expense wasn’t properly authorized. Cybersecurity Funding: Trumbull County approved about $214k over three years to strengthen county cybersecurity programs required under state law. Court Case Spotlight: Mackenzie Shirilla’s defense is seeking Ohio Supreme Court review as a major records release adds new details to the Strongsville crash case. Sports & Community: Shaker Heights honored teacher Najee Hardaway with a vigil, while Ohio’s education and public safety stories continue to dominate local coverage.