As the federal shutdown enters its seventh week, many Ohioans are wondering where they'll get their next meal and whether they'll still have a job in the near future. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the issue at the center of the debate - healthcare. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the recent election, recently passed legislation, and what we can expect from the Ohio Legislature in the coming weeks. You'll find all of this and more in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a bipartisan congressional map last week, but some who voted for it are clear they consider it the best of bad options. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on the fight behind Ohio's new map and how it is energizing another call for change in the redistricting process. Later, Ohio Public Media's Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler weigh in on the controversial redistricting process and bring you the latest on fights over voting rights and hemp regulations. Plus, we'll talk about what Ohio is doing to provide food assistance to Ohioans affected by the federal government shutdown in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

  The Ohio Redistricting Commission met last week. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports there was disagreement over the parliamentary process to use for the meeting. And there still wasn’t a public map that the Republican supermajority could support. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join the discussion to talk about the future of redistricting as well as some important bills to change hemp laws and lower property taxes. And as the government shutdown continues, there are questions about whether Ohio food stamp recipients will be able to get those benefits after this Friday if an agreement isn’t reached. It’s all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission is set to meet Tuesday, October 21. But Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, at this point, there's not a Republican congressional map to debate. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about redistricting, legislative and court battles over hemp products and NIL deals in high schools, bills meant to keep kids safe from social media dangers, and the latest fundraising for that big U.S. Senate race coming up next year. That's all this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

You may have seen some big sales in recent days on some hemp products you can buy at gas stations, smoke shops, and holistic stores. That's because Gov. Mike DeWine is temporarily banning sales of those products this week. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles tells you what's happening with the governor's executive order on certain types of hemp. Reporter Sarah Donaldson joins Jo to explain what went into DeWine's decision. And redistricting.....well......it's still possible this month. We'll have details in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ohio's congressional redistricting process involves three attempts, with the first two aimed at creating a bipartisan map. But as Ohio Statehouse Scoop Jo Ingles reports, the first part of the process has now come and gone without agreement and without a map from Republicans who hold a super majority in the legislature. Later, the Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau's Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler weigh in to talk about redistricting and last week's successful override of one of Gov. Mike DeWine's budget vetoes. Plus, Gov. Mike DeWine talks about how the federal government shutdown might affect Ohio. It's all in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on how state lawmakers are handling the redistricting process. And she speaks to those who were instrumental in getting voters to pass it to see what they think. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson weigh in on redistricting, new jobs in Ohio, and discuss a new report on property taxes for education. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

This harvest is going to be tough for many Ohio farmers. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks to some of them about their thoughts on weather woes, tariffs, and politics. In this week's roundtable, Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the upcoming redistricting committee meetings and more. And it's game off for former Ohio State University Football Coach and current Lieutenant Gov. Jim Tressel. He's decided not to run for governor. We will tell you why in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Democrats in the Ohio Legislature rolled out a map for new Congressional districts. Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), and Map-maker Jerid Kurtz explain it. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) isn't buying it. Democratic Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) and U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) also offer their thoughts on the redistricting process. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson talk about where the fight over redistricting in Ohio goes from here.

Affordable housing is hard to come by in Ohio these days. On this episode of the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks with Amy Riegel from the Ohio Coalition on Housing and Homelessness about the problem. Then Jo checks in with state lawmakers to hear what they’re actually doing about it. And later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter/producer Sarah Donaldson join Jo for a roundtable on where things stand now — and where they might be headed.

This week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks to Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena), a Republican state lawmaker who is considering what,if anything, to do to change mail-in ballots in Ohio. Later, she talks with Rep. Sean Brennan (D-Parma) about a bipartisan bill he's sponsoring that would allow student teachers to get paid for their work. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about kratom, artificial intelligence, a decline in childhood immunizations, and redistricting. Finally, Jo gives us a glimpse into a new exhibit in Columbus that celebrates the accomplishments of women in the legal field.

Former U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has been sitting on the sidelines since being defeated in his re-election bid last year. He tells Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles why he wants to return and his plans to win his seat back in 2026. Ohio State University Political Science Professor Emeritus Paul Beck explains how Brown's plans affect the state's political landscape. And former Ohio House Minority Leader tells Jo about her plans to run for Secretary of State. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins Jo to talk about the dynamics of the latest political news. Plus, there's a bill to make the popular chocolate and peanut butter buckeye treats, a staple at many tailgates, the official state candy. It's a full plate this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Did you ever see a sign along Ohio's roads and wonder about the reason behind its message? Do you know the state's current motto is a return to one from the 70's? In this Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks with Matt Bruning, Press Secretary for the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Sarah Wickham, Director of the Ohio Department of Tourism, about road signs, mottos, and slogans. Later, Ohio Public Media Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about traveling on Ohio's roads versus other states and the state's new rest stops. It's all in this road-trip edition of the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Statehouse is closed for a few days while major mechanical improvements are made to the building. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks to Ohio Capitol Square and Advisory Board Executive Director Megan Wycuff about the projects now underway. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to chat about the redistricting battle that lies ahead and explore how it could impact Ohio's representation in Congress.

Most medically fragile kids in Ohio cannot attend childcare, but a bill in the legislature could change that. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles takes a look at a bill that would create childcare centers for kids with serious chronic illnesses, much like the ones currently in operation in Kentucky. Later, Ohio Public Media Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join in to talk about the latest things that are happening, or maybe not happening, at the Ohio Statehouse in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Members of the Ohio House rearranged their vacation plans, surgeries, and weddings to return to the Ohio Statehouse last week for a veto showdown. But the show didn't turn out to be as dramatic as originally thought. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports that instead of dealing with three veto overrides, the House only voted on one. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler talks with Jo about updates in the lawsuit over universal K-12 school vouchers. The Ohio State Fair opened last week and is currently underway. We have some interesting details about that in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

On Monday July 21, the very day this podcast drops, the Ohio House is scheduled to be back in session to override some of Gov. Mike DeWine's vetoes in the new two-year state budget. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles takes a look at the process to persuade that's going on behind closed doors. She's joined by Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler to talk about the specifics of possible vetoes. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Members of the Ohio House are returning to the Statehouse next week to override some of Gov. Mike DeWine's vetoes in the new two-year state budget. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks with Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson about which of the 67 vetoes lawmakers plan to override. Also, Jo tells what happened when backers of a comprehensive, proposed Equal Rights Amendment went before the Ohio Ballot Board. Plus Jo has the latest in the fight over funding for the new Browns stadium in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed the $60 billion, two-year operating budget into law. But as Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, the governor set a modern-day record in the number of vetoes he issued. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the vetoes and the possibility of overrides.

The Ohio Legislature passed the two-year, $60 billion budget last week. Now, it's up to Governor DeWine to sign it. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles runs down the main features of the budget. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo for a detailed budget analysis. Plus, Ohioans won't be voting on an amendment to abolish property taxes and a repeal of an anti-DEI bill this fall. We'll tell you why in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.