Investor-owned electric utilities and insurers that help run Ohio Medicaid gave millions of dollars to groups trying to influence Ohio’s governor’s race and similarly close contests in other states. signalnews.info/4yrTntu

Event organizers said they extended a similar invitation to Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, but said she hasn’t committed to appearing. If Acton agrees to the forum, Signal Statewide will cover her talk. signalnews.info/4s2KpkN

Barack Obama to campaign in Ohio for Democrats Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton signalnews.info/4sbgSFS

High school graduates whose families earn up to $125,000 annually – along with several other requirements – will be able to enroll for free. signalohio.org/cleveland-sta…

Ohio blogger D.J. Byrnes – ‘The Rooster’ – found guilty of telecommunications harassment signalnews.info/4rTPETU

Voters will choose between Republican Keith Faber and Democrat John Kulewicz, who will have the power to shape how Ohio fights big corporations, sues the federal government and watches over constitutional amendments. signalnews.info/4yx4VMT

Typically, college campaigning isn’t a priority for either party given that young voters historically turn out at lower rates, according to experts. signalnews.info/4j7XCqk

Ohioans could soon see prices at the pump fall temporarily after state lawmakers passed a 90-day pause of the state’s gas tax on Wednesday. signalnews.info/4hUBmz0

The two-term governor cast doubt on the viability of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan, backed by Statehouse Republican leaders, to suspend the gas tax for 90 days as election nears. signalnews.info/4z360fj

As new GOP-backed Medicaid cuts kick in, the state said only 3,500 Ohioans are confirmed as losing coverage. But five counties contacted by Signal collectively estimated as many as 18,500. signalnews.info/4rGwNfa

The extensive list of government affairs professionals taking up McColley’s time in an election year highlights the endless number of interests seeking allies holding powerful jobs both today and tomorrow. signalnews.info/4iLct9Z

This fall’s declining numbers could have consequences far beyond campuses, including for Ohio’s workforce. signalnews.info/4hsL1LS

Elections will be decided. Laws will take effect. Policies will change. We'll keep asking what those decisions mean for Ohioans. Our fall campaign starts today with a $5,000 goal. Invest monthly or annually to sustain trusted reporting throughout the year. signalnews.info/3T0IUH3

Republican lawmakers said Wednesday they will take up gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s gas tax holiday proposal next week. Democrats would need to cooperate for the measure to take effect before the November election. signalnews.info/4jlYbg0

Trucks that drive themselves are whizzing between Indianapolis and Columbus, with human backups at the ready. The fully driverless vehicles are confined to a corporate park — for now. signalnews.info/4AdXpYF

‘Ghost students:’ Ohio’s community colleges are targets of financial aid fraud. Campus leaders asked the state for more help in their work to beat the bad actors 🎤 @amymorona signalnews.info/4xqv7HW

Though potential changes around voting by mail have sparked confusion ahead of the Nov. 3 election, nothing is changing about voting in Ohio. Residents have until Oct. 5 to complete or update their voter registration. signalnews.info/4xkjRfT

The Republican candidate’s plan goes far beyond what Republicans and Democrats have proposed in Ohio and in other states. Here’s what experts say about it. signalnews.info/4j61ZBX

A marijuana dispensary in Southeast Ohio closed after two customers reported what have only been described as “serious adverse health effects” after using a vape pen they bought there. signalnews.info/46PJsm8

Scammers target campuses in attempts to pocket financial aid money or access real students’ personal data via phishing schemes. signalnews.info/4xqv7HW