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Data center battles started in the states; now it’s Congress under siege

Higher electric rates? Massive data centers looming over neighborhoods? Ugly political fights over what to do about them?
Ohio Supreme Court: Federal firearm prohibition does not prevent trial court from restoring state gun rights
An Allen County man barred from possessing a gun under state and federal law may petition to have his firearm rights reinstated, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Tuesday.
DOJ Fraud Division announces federal–state partnership in Ohio to prosecute fraud
The Justice Department today announced unprecedented federal and state cooperation in Ohio in the fight against fraud, including partnerships and a data sharing agreement to enhance the detection and prosecution of fraud; and federal and state charges against 9 defendants for their alleged participation in over $42 million in fraud.
Lawsuit alleges unprovoked attack at Steelers-Bengals game
A Cincinnati Bengals fan who pleaded guilty to assaulting a Steelers supporter now faces a civil lawsuit alleging an attack at a January 2025 game in Pittsburgh.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training courses offered at Southern State
Registration is now open for upcoming Basic Life Support (BLS) Initial Training courses that will be offered at Southern State Community College this summer.
Advocates applaud, condemn SPLC wire fraud charges
A grand jury indictment describing 11 counts of wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering against the Southern Poverty Law Center obtained by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 2, 2026. “The SPLC’s paid informants engaged in the active promotion of racist groups at the same time that the SPLC was denouncing the same groups on its website,” the superseding indictment reads.
Secretary of State LaRose certifies official results of the 2026 Ohio primary election
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose this week certified the official results of the 2026 Ohio Primary Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass conducted by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections.
Findings for recovery issued against former Brush Creek (Scioto County) Township fiscal officer
Findings for recovery totaling nearly $1,700 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer of Brush Creek Township in Scioto County over late fees and improper payments on the township’s credit card.  
Davidson, Massie 2 other GOP reps rebel against Trump, help pass War Powers Resolution
In the second congressional rebuke of the Trump administration's mission against Iran, the U.S. House passed a War Powers Resolution when four Republicans joined Democrats in a 215-208 vote on Wednesday.
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