After months of consideration, former Congressman Tim Ryan has announced he won't run in the Democratic primary for governor. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles spoke with Amy Acton, the Democrat already in that race. Jo reports on what lies ahead. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the things that happened last week in the Ohio Legislature, including passing bills about income taxes and intoxicating hemp. Plus, Ohio is one step closer to having an official state candy. You can find all of that in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on what's happening in Ohio since the federal shutdown, the longest in the nation's history, is finally over. Later, she is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about other things that are happening on Capitol Square in Columbus. It's all this week on The Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

As the federal shutdown enters its seventh week, many Ohioans are wondering where they'll get their next meal and whether they'll still have a job in the near future. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the issue at the center of the debate - healthcare. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the recent election, recently passed legislation, and what we can expect from the Ohio Legislature in the coming weeks. You'll find all of this and more in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a bipartisan congressional map last week, but some who voted for it are clear they consider it the best of bad options. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on the fight behind Ohio's new map and how it is energizing another call for change in the redistricting process. Later, Ohio Public Media's Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler weigh in on the controversial redistricting process and bring you the latest on fights over voting rights and hemp regulations. Plus, we'll talk about what Ohio is doing to provide food assistance to Ohioans affected by the federal government shutdown in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

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The Ohio Redistricting Commission is set to meet Tuesday, October 21. But Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, at this point, there's not a Republican congressional map to debate. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about redistricting, legislative and court battles over hemp products and NIL deals in high schools, bills meant to keep kids safe from social media dangers, and the latest fundraising for that big U.S. Senate race coming up next year. That's all this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

You may have seen some big sales in recent days on some hemp products you can buy at gas stations, smoke shops, and holistic stores. That's because Gov. Mike DeWine is temporarily banning sales of those products this week. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles tells you what's happening with the governor's executive order on certain types of hemp. Reporter Sarah Donaldson joins Jo to explain what went into DeWine's decision. And redistricting.....well......it's still possible this month. We'll have details in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ohio's congressional redistricting process involves three attempts, with the first two aimed at creating a bipartisan map. But as Ohio Statehouse Scoop Jo Ingles reports, the first part of the process has now come and gone without agreement and without a map from Republicans who hold a super majority in the legislature. Later, the Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau's Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler weigh in to talk about redistricting and last week's successful override of one of Gov. Mike DeWine's budget vetoes. Plus, Gov. Mike DeWine talks about how the federal government shutdown might affect Ohio. It's all in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on how state lawmakers are handling the redistricting process. And she speaks to those who were instrumental in getting voters to pass it to see what they think. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson weigh in on redistricting, new jobs in Ohio, and discuss a new report on property taxes for education. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

This harvest is going to be tough for many Ohio farmers. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks to some of them about their thoughts on weather woes, tariffs, and politics. In this week's roundtable, Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the upcoming redistricting committee meetings and more. And it's game off for former Ohio State University Football Coach and current Lieutenant Gov. Jim Tressel. He's decided not to run for governor. We will tell you why in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.