Jessie Balmert is a State Government and Politics Reporter at the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau. She covers a wide range of topics including elections, public policy, and education, with a focus on state government and politics across Ohio. Jessie has been featured in numerous publications such as FOX19 WXIX, USA TODAY, and Mother Jones.
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But the data center opponents aren't giving up on a constitutional amendment. They are now targeting the 2027 ballot.
In 2023, Ohio voters faced an unusual August election and a fight for abortion access. With their votes, they upended the status quo in Ohio.
By: Jessie Balmert
Data center opponents aren't giving up on a constitutional amendment in Ohio. They are now targeting the 2027 ballot.
A year after Ohio lawmakers ended diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education through Senate Bill 1 , the senator who championed those changes wants to give five civic centers even more power.
With the threat of a ban on ticket fees looming , Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine helped to broker a deal between the Columbus Zoo and Liberty Township to pay for emergency services.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill aimed at regulating third-party utility billing companies.
Ohioans will decide just one ballot issue in November: whether to enshrine voter ID rules in the state Constitution.
Cincinnati Enquirer A new Ohio law requires protesters and bystanders to give law enforcement a 15-foot buffer when they're doing their jobs.
By: Jessie Balmert
A new Ohio law requires protesters and bystanders give law enforcement a 15-foot buffer while they are doing their jobs.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization raised questions about the 84-year-old's health
