Governor Mike DeWine recently signed a funding bill that lawmakers believe will give school districts the means to construct new buildings across the state. Supporters of the legislation say it creates a more accessible, streamlined process for financing much-needed educational facilities.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to designate kratom as an illegal drug, sparking a conversation about its legal future across the state. Meanwhile, Toledo City Council is poised to cast its vote on a local ban. These decisions could reshape how both natural and synthetic kratom products are regulated in Ohio.