Ohio lawmakers
Coverage of Ohio lawmakers in the Nexus archive.
- As ticket resellers try to charge for seats that don’t exist, Ohio lawmakers fight for regulations
Ohio lawmakers are pushing for regulations to combat ticket resellers who overcharge for seats and sometimes sell non-existent tickets, impacting venues like the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. The legislation aims to increase transparency by requiring upfront pricing, disclosing seller affiliation, and preventing the sale of fake tickets.
- Here’s what passed before Ohio lawmakers went on summer recess
Ohio lawmakers passed several bills before summer recess, including voter photo ID measures, Medicaid reform, and a $4 billion capital budget. Other passed items included regulations for ticket sales and child care, while data center regulations failed to pass.
- Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package to address underpayments to nursing homes after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the state used an incorrect Medicaid reimbursement formula. The funding includes $310 million from the state and $565 million in federal funds to resolve disputes dating back to the 2024-25 budget cycle.