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08/08/2026

Ohio Republicans underfunded public schools by over $2.75 billion in the last budget — and students are paying the price.

In this week’s , Senator Kent Smith explains why Ohio’s public education system recently ranked 41st out of 50 states, falling 15 spots in just 2 years.

It’s back-to-school season! Don’t miss out on Ohio's annual sales tax holiday starting Friday, August 7 through Sunday, ...
08/07/2026

It’s back-to-school season! Don’t miss out on Ohio's annual sales tax holiday starting Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9.

Visit tax.ohio.gov for additional details, including frequently asked questions and guidance for consumers and retailers.

08/03/2026

Hey, Ohio! This Friday through Sunday, the state will have its annual sales tax holiday, giving families a chance to purchase certain back-to-school supplies and clothing at a lower cost. Senator Ingram is here with more information.

08/01/2026

It's been a minute since we discussed Ohio's property tax crisis, but it remains one of the top issues needing to be addressed at the Statehouse. In this week's , Senator Smith outlines his four biggest property tax takeaways as discourse around the topic continues.

07/25/2026

Some good news, Ohio: Because you made your voices heard, the Ohio EPA decided not to issue a general permit to make it easier for data centers to pollute Ohio's rivers. Senator Smith discusses the power of organized people over organized money in this week's .

07/23/2026

State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr. finishes our State Agency Series today by talking about the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC works to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Learn more about their programs and services at oac.ohio.gov.

07/18/2026

This week, Senator Kent Smith submitted a complaint and public records request to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office after the Ramaswamy campaign committee continued to omit critical campaign finance information from its reports.

More in this week's .

07/11/2026

Every candidate, no matter who they are or what policies they support, must abide by the same laws.

That’s why Senator Kent Smith filed a complaint alleging that Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign committee violated Ohio’s campaign finance laws.

More in this week's .

07/09/2026

Next up in Senator Blackshear’s State Agency Series is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which ensures a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources. ODNR is committed to creating diverse outdoor opportunities for all communities!

Visit ohiodnr.gov to learn more.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day, Ohio! In this week's and in celebration of our country's 250th birthday, Senator Smith reflects on a dynamic that's defined American governance throughout its history: the conflict between political power and economic power.

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