Karen Kasler is the Ohio Statehouse Bureau Chief at Ideastream. She covers a wide range of topics including regional interest, government and politics, law and legal affairs, as well as business and economics, reflecting her commitment to informing the public on critical issues. Karen's work has been featured in numerous outlets such as NPR, WKSU-FM, and WOUB Public Media, among others.
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By: Karen Kasler
The Republican candidate for governor has unveiled a plan he said will fight back against billions of dollars in Medicaid fraud that was first reported by a national conservative outlet. Vivek Ramaswamy said his crackdown will benefit Ohioans, including the 3 million people receiving healthcare benefits through Ohio Medicaid.
By: Karen Kasler
It's a question that's lingered for years: did Gov. Mike DeWine have the authority to end the federal pandemic assistance program in June 2021 before
By: Karen Kasler
After a quarter of a century, Dave Yost is leaving elected office in Ohio early next month, for a job with a conservative law firm.
The Statehouse News Bureau | By Karen Kasler Published May 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM EDT
By: Karen Kasler
State lawmakers will soon look over a $3.7 billion capital budget, which sets aside money for state and local construction projects such as building
The clock is ticking on the volunteers working to gather 413,487 valid signatures to put an amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio before voters this fall.
By: Karen Kasler
A new version of an anti-fraud bill would ban family members from being paid by Medicaid to offer personal care services to disabled Ohioans.
By: Karen Kasler
Fourteen people are facing charges in Ohio for schemes that netted them more than $50 million from Medicaid, behavioral health services, federal funds for COVID relief and individual victims across the U.S.
An amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio won't be on the fall ballot. The leader of the group of volunteers circulating petitions said they
By: Karen Kasler
Lawmakers are considering ending Medicaid payments to people who care for family members as part of an anti-fraud bill. But disabled Ohioans and paid caregivers say it could be devastating.
