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It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

The on-again-off-again opening of the Canada-U.S. Gordie Howe bridge is off again as U.S. President Trump repeats threats to kill CUSMA. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says those threats are an 'opportunity' to 'make us an offer.' CBC's Catherine Cullen, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the week's biggest political stories.

An effort to abolish property taxes in Ohio runs out of time — for now. The group collecting signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to eliminate property taxes in Ohio says it has fallen short of the number needed to qualify.How big a problem is fraud in Ohio? It depends on who you ask. Trump administration officials traveled to Columbus last week to say it's widespread and significant.For years, Ohio State has fought hard to limit the financial damage of the sex abuse committed by former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss. Last week, came word that the fight is nearing its end.We're talking about all of these topics on this week's reporter roundtable with guest host, WOSU Public Media's Director of Radio Mike Thompson.Guest Host:Mike Thompson, host of the Snollygoster podcast and Columbus on the RecordGuests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service

An effort to abolish property taxes in Ohio runs out of time — for now. The group collecting signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to eliminate property taxes in Ohio says it has fallen short of the number needed to qualify.How big a problem is fraud in Ohio? It depends on who you ask. Trump administration officials traveled to Columbus last week to say it's widespread and significant.For years, Ohio State has fought hard to limit the financial damage of the sex abuse committed by former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss. Last week, came word that the fight is nearing its end.We're talking about all of these topics on this week's reporter roundtable with guest host, WOSU Public Media's Director of Radio Mike Thompson.Guest Host:Mike Thompson, host of the Snollygoster podcast and Columbus on the RecordGuests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he's 'optimistic' about U.S. trade talks, after returning from a trip to Washington. He does admit that some 'turbulence' and uncertainty remain. That's while Canada unveils its long-awaited AI strategy. CBC's Aaron Wherry, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest political stories.

SDPB reporters recap primary election night.

"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess?Ohio doesn't have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to change that.Senate Bill 443, introduced last Wednesday by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid), would establish a dozen new accountability measures.Data centers in Ohio will no longer enjoy a key tax break at least for now.The pause, announced by Gov. Mike DeWine comes as lawmakers discuss the industry's future here.As resident anger over data centers builds and lost revenue from combined incentives tops $1 billion, which is far more than was previously known.A pastor turned Ohio lawmaker pushes a bill named for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on a massive solar project in Madison County on land partially owned by Bill Gates.Calling all STEM students: the state has $26 million in college scholarships for you.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess?Ohio doesn't have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to change that.Senate Bill 443, introduced last Wednesday by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid), would establish a dozen new accountability measures.Data centers in Ohio will no longer enjoy a key tax break at least for now.The pause, announced by Gov. Mike DeWine comes as lawmakers discuss the industry's future here.As resident anger over data centers builds and lost revenue from combined incentives tops $1 billion, which is far more than was previously known.A pastor turned Ohio lawmaker pushes a bill named for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on a massive solar project in Madison County on land partially owned by Bill Gates.Calling all STEM students: the state has $26 million in college scholarships for you.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes the case for a new Canada-U.S. partnership while in New York. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he is heading south for talks ahead of the upcoming CUSMA review, but says a date has not yet been set. CBC's Aaron Wherry, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest political stories.

Ohio law already requires voters to show a valid photo ID.So why do Republican lawmakers think that language needs to be written into the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment this November?Speaking of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose experienced first-hand what happens when absentee ballots don't arrive at the board of elections on time.A new prosecution team is tapped to retry two former First Energy executives after the first trial ended in a mistrial.Gov. Mike DeWine has more than 200 days left in his term and said at a recent press event that he's proudest of his efforts to help children.We're digging into all of these topics on a special Tuesday edition of the Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio law already requires voters to show a valid photo ID.So why do Republican lawmakers think that language needs to be written into the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment this November?Speaking of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose experienced first-hand what happens when absentee ballots don't arrive at the board of elections on time.A new prosecution team is tapped to retry two former First Energy executives after the first trial ended in a mistrial.Gov. Mike DeWine has more than 200 days left in his term and said at a recent press event that he's proudest of his efforts to help children.We're digging into all of these topics on a special Tuesday edition of the Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Chaos surrounding a referendum question on whether Alberta should separate from Canada has Premier Danielle Smith walking a shaky political tightrope. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest political stories.

Gov. Mike DeWine moves to tighten Medicaid measures amid concerns about possible fraud.Ohio Republicans say, "What took so long"? Democrats say, "Where's the proof to back up these allegations"?Meanwhile, the Trump administration tells states to combat fraud or lose Medicaid funding.School vouchers are back in the news as an appeals court weighs their constitutionality.It's an issue that's awash in politics and conflicting ideas about the future of public education, raising questions about the concept of choice and who should get billions in taxpayer money.Mark your calendars for Aug. 7: that's when the back-to-school sales tax weekend begins. Gone is the extended holiday, and we'll tell you why.It's all part of this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Haley BeMiller, state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service(photo: Allison Robbert / AP)

Gov. Mike DeWine moves to tighten Medicaid measures amid concerns about possible fraud.Ohio Republicans say, "What took so long"? Democrats say, "Where's the proof to back up these allegations"?Meanwhile, the Trump administration tells states to combat fraud or lose Medicaid funding.School vouchers are back in the news as an appeals court weighs their constitutionality.It's an issue that's awash in politics and conflicting ideas about the future of public education, raising questions about the concept of choice and who should get billions in taxpayer money.Mark your calendars for Aug. 7: that's when the back-to-school sales tax weekend begins. Gone is the extended holiday, and we'll tell you why.It's all part of this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Haley BeMiller, state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service(photo: Allison Robbert / AP)

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's moving to double Canada's electricity grid by 2050. That's as Canada's economy takes another hit, with Honda suspending its EV expansion plans. Plus, an Ottawa-Alberta deal is expected imminently. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest stories on Parliament Hill.

Ohio's primary voters have had their say, and now we move on to November's general election.The governor's race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton promises to be historic, expensive....and contentious.We'll have the rundown of statewide and congressional candidates squaring off in the fall. Bottom line: No big surprises.Attorney General Dave Yost calls it quits, setting up the potential for some musical chairs at the statehouse.And voters in Pickerington say no to a levy ask, leaving school leaders to grapple with stark financial realities.We're discussing all of these topics during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(photo: Carolyn Kaster and Jay LaPrete / AP)

Ohio's primary voters have had their say, and now we move on to November's general election.The governor's race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton promises to be historic, expensive....and contentious.We'll have the rundown of statewide and congressional candidates squaring off in the fall. Bottom line: No big surprises.Attorney General Dave Yost calls it quits, setting up the potential for some musical chairs at the statehouse.And voters in Pickerington say no to a levy ask, leaving school leaders to grapple with stark financial realities.We're discussing all of these topics during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(photo: Carolyn Kaster and Jay LaPrete / AP)

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

As the Carney government makes moves to speed up project approvals, it's also propping up struggling industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs with new funding. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest stories on Parliament Hill.

The U.S. Supreme Court last week took on two issues that will directly affect Ohioans.One involves the future of Haitians in Ohio with temporary protected status.The other weakens the decades-old Voting Rights Act, a law intended to ensure more racially-balanced voting districts.The Ohio Supreme Court says AEP Ohio customers won't get any money back after paying millions to support two aging coal plants.Have you voted yet? Tomorrow is Election Day and it's your chance to select the candidates who will face off in November. Polls open at 6:30 a.m.Controversial Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. comes to Cleveland on Thursday.We're discussing all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and politics reporter, WYSOJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comMarty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

The U.S. Supreme Court last week took on two issues that will directly affect Ohioans.One involves the future of Haitians in Ohio with temporary protected status.The other weakens the decades-old Voting Rights Act, a law intended to ensure more racially-balanced voting districts.The Ohio Supreme Court says AEP Ohio customers won't get any money back after paying millions to support two aging coal plants.Have you voted yet? Tomorrow is Election Day and it's your chance to select the candidates who will face off in November. Polls open at 6:30 a.m.Controversial Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. comes to Cleveland on Thursday.We're discussing all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and politics reporter, WYSOJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comMarty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

After a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander had a visa for Canada granted and revoked, Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance argue that the Carney government's sparse explanations amount to another communications failure — particularly after what Fife calls a 'pathetic performance' by the immigration minister at committee.

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women's Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal.What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter's hasty departure from Ohio State University?Ohio's nursing homes are increasingly discharging patients to homeless shelters. Why is that?A primary election is days away. Early voting continues as campaign ads and rhetoric heat up. Polling shows key races are close and votes cast for one Republican longshot candidate for governor won't count.Plus, the push to abolish property taxes: where things stand as opponents join forces.We're talking about all of these key issues on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public MediaHaley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal OhioSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women's Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal.What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter's hasty departure from Ohio State University?Ohio's nursing homes are increasingly discharging patients to homeless shelters. Why is that?A primary election is days away. Early voting continues as campaign ads and rhetoric heat up. Polling shows key races are close and votes cast for one Republican longshot candidate for governor won't count.Plus, the push to abolish property taxes: where things stand as opponents join forces.We're talking about all of these key issues on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public MediaHaley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus DispatchJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal OhioSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

As Carney pushes back on pressure from the U.S. to make concessions before trade talks between the two countries begin, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the prime minister is 'losing, losing, losing' in his efforts to negotiate a deal. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest stories on Parliament Hill.

The Ohio Casino Commission levied a $5 million fine against Kalshi prediction market for unlicensed sports gaming.The action comes as some GOP lawmakers press to change much of the 2023 law that made sports betting a billion-dollar industry in the state.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is on record as saying that legalizing sports betting is his biggest mistake in office.Plus we also take a look at key contested races ahead of the May 5 primary. And the race for governor heats up months before the showdown.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter with Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter with The Columbus DispatchChrissa Loukas, statehouse reporter with Spectrum News(photo: Jenny Kane / AP)

The Ohio Casino Commission levied a $5 million fine against Kalshi prediction market for unlicensed sports gaming.The action comes as some GOP lawmakers press to change much of the 2023 law that made sports betting a billion-dollar industry in the state.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is on record as saying that legalizing sports betting is his biggest mistake in office.Plus we also take a look at key contested races ahead of the May 5 primary. And the race for governor heats up months before the showdown.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter with Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter with The Columbus DispatchChrissa Loukas, statehouse reporter with Spectrum News(photo: Jenny Kane / AP)

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest stories on Parliament Hill. This week: how Prime Minister Mark Carney can meet expectations that have been majorly raised by his majority government, and what Conservatives stuck in opposition can do to turn the page from leadership questions and make a serious push to govern in the future.

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance debate whether the crossing of a deeper-blue Conservative to the Liberals could be a headache for both parties, with Fife saying MP Marilyn Gladu is plainly going against what she previously said she believes in.

What's next in the state's largest corruption case, following a hung jury in the trial of two former FirstEnergy executives?Weeks of testimony and more than a week of deliberations yielded no verdict. Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling were charged with bribery and corruption. A hearing on Wednesday could determine the next steps in the case.While the case is in flux, so are customers' electric bills.From rising costs to accelerating demand, consumers are fighting back, perhaps at the ballot box.If you're not registered to vote in the May primary, today is the last day to do so.We're talking about all of these subjects on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

What's next in the state's largest corruption case, following a hung jury in the trial of two former FirstEnergy executives?Weeks of testimony and more than a week of deliberations yielded no verdict. Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling were charged with bribery and corruption. A hearing on Wednesday could determine the next steps in the case.While the case is in flux, so are customers' electric bills.From rising costs to accelerating demand, consumers are fighting back, perhaps at the ballot box.If you're not registered to vote in the May primary, today is the last day to do so.We're talking about all of these subjects on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

We're changing things up on Fridays. To get you the Power & Politics podcast before your weekend starts, each Friday we're making an earlier drop with one of our favourite panels: The Reporter Roundtable, where some of Ottawa's smartest journalists take you behind the Hill's biggest stories. This week, La Presse's Joël-Denis Bellavance, The Economist's Rob Russo and CBC's Aaron Wherry discuss the start of voting in byelections that could complete a Liberal majority, and whether the results could still surprise us all.

The jury is still out in the corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy executives. The utility company's former CEO Chuck Jones and former lobbyist Michael Dowling are accused of bribing a top utility regulator.How many taxes can we propose getting rid of? Turns out, quite a few.Joining proposals to ditch property taxes and income taxes comes this one from an Ohio Republican: capital gains taxes.Reverse an abortion? A new bill would require providers to tell patients about an experimental process to “give your baby a second chance at life.” Two previous attempts to pass similar legislation failed.Drag shows aren't entertaining; they're obscene. That's according to a new House bill.One of the few monuments in the country honoring women is dedicated at the Ohio Statehouse.We're talking about all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, Columbus DispatchJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal/NABJ)

The jury is still out in the corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy executives. The utility company's former CEO Chuck Jones and former lobbyist Michael Dowling are accused of bribing a top utility regulator.How many taxes can we propose getting rid of? Turns out, quite a few.Joining proposals to ditch property taxes and income taxes comes this one from an Ohio Republican: capital gains taxes.Reverse an abortion? A new bill would require providers to tell patients about an experimental process to “give your baby a second chance at life.” Two previous attempts to pass similar legislation failed.Drag shows aren't entertaining; they're obscene. That's according to a new House bill.One of the few monuments in the country honoring women is dedicated at the Ohio Statehouse.We're talking about all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, Columbus DispatchJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal/NABJ)

What's next for intoxicating hemp products and THC drinks in Ohio?A new law took effect Friday that makes significant changes to marijuana use and bans low-level THC hemp products.The question has been raised after a last-minute ballot measure attempt failed.An Ohio House committee advances legislation to restore the state's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion even though the restriction is currently blocked in court.Ohio has become the 19thstate to ban ranked choice voting.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauAndrew Tobias, reporter, Signal OhioMorgan Trau, reporter, News 5 ClevelandIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

What's next for intoxicating hemp products and THC drinks in Ohio?A new law took effect Friday that makes significant changes to marijuana use and bans low-level THC hemp products.The question has been raised after a last-minute ballot measure attempt failed.An Ohio House committee advances legislation to restore the state's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion even though the restriction is currently blocked in court.Ohio has become the 19thstate to ban ranked choice voting.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauAndrew Tobias, reporter, Signal OhioMorgan Trau, reporter, News 5 ClevelandIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Ohio State University has a new president, just a few days after the previous one resigned.President Trump visited Ohio to talk about drug prices and the war with Iran.Senator Jon Husted testified in the FirstEnergy trial, where he said he didn't recall details from a key meeting.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has delivered his final State of the State address.We're talking about all of these major topics during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public MediaKaren Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News ServiceSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Reporter roundtable: Vt. legislature's 'crossover day'

It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned.This comes after the OSU Board of Trustees held a rare meeting on Saturday to discuss personnel matters. Carter was the university president beginning in January of 2024. He was hired after former President Kristina Johnson resigned after two years in the position.A statement from the university said Carter recently disclosed to trustees that he had an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business, and offered to resign.Then, Gov. Mike DeWine prepares to give his final State of the State this week.Will lawmakers embrace his priority projects? They haven't always in the past.President Trump is again pushing to restrict absentee voting; meanwhile, Ohio's Secretary of State complies with an administration demand to turn over our voter registration data over the objection of Democrats.Teachers in Ohio aren't happy. A national survey found their morale lags behind that of educators in other states. Almost half say they expect to leave the classroom in the next 10 years.The war in Iran continues. Ohio lawmakers want the two pension systems to divest their Iranian holdings. How is Vice President JD Vance, previously an anti-interventionist, selling the U.S. attack?Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News ServiceIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.