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Dillon Carr

@dillonswriting

Statehouse reporter @Gongwer and @StateAffairsUS. Previous reportage: @Sourcemediaprop, @TribLIVE. "You don't look like a Dillon." -Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy

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First lame duck committee announcement (other than Rules) goes to House Energy. All 1st hearings. content.govdelivery.com/atta…
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Acton names John Haseley the administration's transition chair. (Haseley worked as Ted Strickland's chief of staff) pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/brea…
John Haseley Named to Lead Acton Transition

John Haseley Named to Lead Acton Transition

Governor-elect Amy Acton appointed John Haseley to lead her transition and launched a website for administration job applications.

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The only headline from this morning that matters: DeWine shifts collective gaze from Husted's butt to his arm 'muscles'
Danny Eldredge (@danielgeldredge) profile pictureDanny Eldredge@danielgeldredgeNov 5
Look, the president of the United States has been talking about Husted's ass for weeks. It's only fair to get some insight on the topic from someone who has worked closely with Husted for years.
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The internet was terribly spotty at the Dems’ watch party on Tuesday night, so this video failed to upload. So here’s a clip of the room going wild the moment @amyactonoh won.
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Dave Yost
@DaveYostOHNov 4
Congratulations to Governor-elect Acton, who bears the responsibility of high office and the hopes of the people of Ohio. May she rise to her call.
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Brady Evan Burns
@evanburnsOct 29
AI is not going to kill journalism. Hot take: it will have the opposite effect, potentially igniting a golden age At State Affairs, we believe readers will understand more than ever before when we pair nonpartisan, on-the-ground reporting with a tool that lets them dig DEEP into the government data behind every story. Think Wikipedia rabbit holes, but for the news Introducing Deep Facts
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@evanburnsOct 29
‘Deep Facts’ in a world of deepfakes: Can journalism & AI help us find the truth?

‘Deep Facts’ in a world of deepfakes: Can journalism & AI help us find the truth?

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Ohio gov race on the board with $202.8 million in ad spending so far this year.
AdImpact Politics (@AdImpact_Pol) profile pictureAdImpact Politics
@AdImpact_PolOct 26
Gubernatorial ad spending has hit a record $2.4B this cycle, already $600M more than 2021–22. 2021–22: $1.8B (38 elections) 2023–24: $502M (14 elections) 2025–26: $2.4B (38 elections) *Excludes territorial gubernatorial elections #CAGov is the most expensive gubernatorial race.
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Mama Yost chiming in with her 2 cents
Darlene Yost (@mamayost1) profile pictureDarlene Yost@mamayost1Oct 22
If one must sell one’s soul and reject decency to be elected to office in Ohio, then I praise my Savior and Protector that @ohiogop pushed Dave out of the race a year before the primary. Lord forgive us - and save our republic
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#OHPol: Vivek Ramaswamy has added $2.8M in new #OHGov ad reservations today. Future reservations: 🔴$14.8M 🔵$8.0M
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Ramaswamy spokesperson confirms the negative political ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother will run on TV starting tomorrow, 10/22.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of an 1868 federal law that imposes a tax on distilled spirits but also bans home distilleries – that is, the at-home production of spirits like bourbon and whiskey. scotusblog.com/2026/10/supre…
Supreme Court agrees to consider federal ban on home distilleries

Supreme Court agrees to consider federal ban on home distilleries

The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of an 1868 federal law that imposes a tax on distilled spirits but also bans home distilleries – that is, the at-home production of s…

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The @NCAA has sued DeWine over his executive order allowing colleges and universities to sidestep eligibility rules. pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/cour…

NCAA files lawsuit against Gov. Mike DeWine

The NCAA is suing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine over an executive order regarding athlete eligibility, claiming it violates the U.S. Constitution.

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ouch
Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) profile pictureAnthony Scaramucci
@ScaramucciOct 16
Records are made to be broken. But I take no pleasure in other people's pain.
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Mike Hilgers
@mikehilgersOct 13
Wait, what? This appears to be unprecedented executive order—not a league rule, not a statute, and not a court order—of one member state of the Big 10. I can’t imagine such an order being enforceable across the league, let alone in Nebraska. Either way, our office is reviewing this very closely as it appears contrary to every rule currently in place. We will take all necessary and appropriate measures to protect the competitive integrity of the season.
Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) profile picturePete Nakos
@PeteNakosOct 13
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing Class of 2022 college athletes at Ohio universities to compete in the 2026-27 academic year, even if they've exhausted their NCAA eligibility. The order opens up a 5th season of eligibility for athletes. It prohibits Ohio colleges from enforcing NCAA eligibility restrictions on3.com/boards/forums/letter…
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UPDATE: "We have a mess..." DeWine said, addressing reporters today re: the @NCAA's new rules. pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/poli…
Governor DeWine defends order despite NCAA backlash

Governor DeWine defends order despite NCAA backlash

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order regarding NCAA eligibility rules, drawing sharp criticism from NCAA President Charlie Baker.

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The @NCAA is not happy about DeWine's executive order.
Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) profile picturePete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 14
NCAA rebuttal: “The Governor of Ohio cannot legislate NCAA eligibility rules.”
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Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order today that allows Ohio universities and colleges to disregard recent @NCAA eligibility rules. It means 24 basketball student-athletes, currently fighting the rules in court, may be able to play a 5th season. pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/poli…
Ohio Colleges May Ignore NCAA Restrictions on Athletes

Ohio Colleges May Ignore NCAA Restrictions on Athletes

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order enabling Ohio colleges to bypass new NCAA eligibility rules for 2022 graduates.

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Thomas Gallick@GongwerTomOct 13
Longtime GOP lawmaker Rep. Jean Schmidt doubling down on plan to require English driver's license tests in Ohio after car crash left her with whiplash pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/poli…
Ohio lawmakers seek English mandate for driver's exams

Ohio lawmakers seek English mandate for driver's exams

Following a car crash, Rep. Jean Schmidt is advocating for House Bill 753 to ensure Ohio driver's tests are conducted in English.

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Morgan Trau@MorganTrauOct 9
JURY DECIDES: GUILTY. Political blogger D.J. Byrnes, "The Rooster" has been found guilty of telecommunications harassment, sending an image of naked Shrek to Ohio GOP Sen. Jerry Cirino. @WEWS @WCPO @OhioCapJournal ARTICLE INCOMING
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Former AG Betty Montgomery suspects a "blue wave" in November. “I think there is a very strong possibility that there will be a blue wave," she said. Here's what that could mean in the AG race between Keith Faber and John Kulewicz. pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/elec…
Ohio Voters Weigh Faber, Kulewicz for Attorney General

Ohio Voters Weigh Faber, Kulewicz for Attorney General

Ohio voters will determine the state attorney general, choosing Republican Keith Faber or Democrat John Kulewicz.

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