Dozens of changes could impact the ability of media and wrongful conviction groups to get records. But, prosecutors say those changes are needed.

I recently retired after four decades of working in public libraries, culminating with twenty-two years as CEO of Columbus Metropolitan Library. Having worked as an executive director at four ...

Ohio’s Public Library Fund is expected to disperse $495 million to $500 million this year, according to Ohio Budget and Management estimates provided to this news outlet Wednesday. The fund paid ...

Apr. 8—The Ohio House of Representatives this week is hashing out a massive two-year state budget. One proposal from House GOP leaders getting a lot of attention deals with Ohio's libraries.

COLUMBUS — An Ohio State Senator is planning to introduce a bill that would ban public money from going to professional sports teams in the state with losing records. The “Public Access to ...

According to Ohio Public Works Commission Director Linda Bailiff, this bond approach has proven to be a successful, responsive way for local governments to make headway on infrastructure projects.

Ohio House of Representatives is considering cutting $45 million from libraries across the state and eliminating the Public Library Fund. The Marion Public Library, which relies heavily on state ...

Ohio lawmakers reversed proposed cuts to public library funding, promising increased funding next year. The Public Library Fund will remain, but the funding amount will be determined by lawmakers ...

The last time Marion County judges force-appointed clients to public defenders, the local nonprofit firm lost 60% of its workforce. Now, the threat is back. Trump Signs Executive Orders on Coal ...

A proposed change to the Ohio state budget would restrict access ... it makes it sound like the police file remains secret and not subject to public records forever," he said.