Weekly News Roundup

Weekly News Roundup 9-26-2025

OhioRegister

26 Sep 2025 — 1 min read

Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed

1. He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate’s toughest 2026 race - Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

2. Mural on Warren County barn honors Charlie Kirk, slain founder of nonprofit Turning Point USA - Jen Balduf, Journal-News

3. Republican officials announce $105M in federal money coming to Ohio charter schools - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

4. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won't run for Ohio governor next year - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

5. ODOT OKs stadium height — But Browns’ new Brook Park home isn’t a done deal yet - Rich Exner, cleveland.com

6. Ohioans are paying eighth highest property tax rate in U.S., school and state money experts say - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

7. Ohio ranks among states with worst economies, study says - Ava Boldizar, WCMH Columbus

8. Ohio schools got their report cards. Here’s how they’re faring - Conor Morris and Kendall Crawford, The Ohio Newsroom

9. Centrus Energy plans to add nearly 300 jobs at its southern Ohio uranium plant – Sarah Donaldson, The Statehouse News Bureau

10. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won't run for Ohio governor next year - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

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