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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.

As wildfires burn across Canada, displacing residents and threatening public health, the smoke is also making its way over to the U.S. American politicians are demanding that Canada get those fires under control — or face economic retribution. Power & Politics hears from Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris on those threats. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump used a prime time speech to cast doubt on the U.S electoral system and outline a conspiracy ranging from Chinese interference to the deep state. P&P has a reality check on those claims and the Reporter Roundtable weighs in.

More bills become law with the stroke of Gov. DeWine's pen, including a conservative-backed idea called the "Success Sequence." It will now be taught to children starting in the 6th grade.Just what is it and why is there opposition?Listen up, drivers: If police pull you over for any reason, you must provide your name, address and date of birth, because under a new law you can't withhold personal information.Due to new digital safeguards, SNAP recipients will get new cards with electronic chips, and Medicaid home health workers must check in electronically.Survivors of sexual violence looking to move in order to stay safe can't break their leases under Ohio law. A bipartisan bill would change that.One million dollars in emergency state funds may be headed to Vinton County to help 16 siblings living in what authorities called deplorable conditions.It's the last call to claim unclaimed funds earmarked for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium complex.We're talking about all these major political topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauHaley BeMiller, Columbus DispatchNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service

More bills become law with the stroke of Gov. DeWine's pen, including a conservative-backed idea called the "Success Sequence." It will now be taught to children starting in the 6th grade.Just what is it and why is there opposition?Listen up, drivers: If police pull you over for any reason, you must provide your name, address and date of birth, because under a new law you can't withhold personal information.Due to new digital safeguards, SNAP recipients will get new cards with electronic chips, and Medicaid home health workers must check in electronically.Survivors of sexual violence looking to move in order to stay safe can't break their leases under Ohio law. A bipartisan bill would change that.One million dollars in emergency state funds may be headed to Vinton County to help 16 siblings living in what authorities called deplorable conditions.It's the last call to claim unclaimed funds earmarked for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium complex.We're talking about all these major political topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauHaley BeMiller, Columbus DispatchNoah Blundo, executive editor, 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.

Over shouts from environmental activists, an Ohio commission gives the go-ahead for several bidders to frack under thousands of acres of public lands.These areas include state parks, wildlife areas and a prison in leasing deals that bring millions into the state's coffers.Plus, a new law will speed up the state's oil and gas permitting process among other changes.Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to do what the Supreme Court didn't: restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.We check in on the governor's race.And how did Ohio observe America's 250th birthday?Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service(photo: Julia Grant / The Allegheny Front)

Over shouts from environmental activists, an Ohio commission gives the go-ahead for several bidders to frack under thousands of acres of public lands.These areas include state parks, wildlife areas and a prison in leasing deals that bring millions into the state's coffers.Plus, a new law will speed up the state's oil and gas permitting process among other changes.Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to do what the Supreme Court didn't: restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.We check in on the governor's race.And how did Ohio observe America's 250th birthday?Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comShane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service(photo: Julia Grant / The Allegheny Front)

What happens to the thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and elsewhere after the Supreme Court gave the green light for immediate deportations?The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in a case challenging the decision by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.Gov. Mike DeWine goes against his fellow Republicans by striking down a bill that would've forced mail-in voters to show photo ID.These topics and lots more are being discussed during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and political reporter, WYSOJo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

What happens to the thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and elsewhere after the Supreme Court gave the green light for immediate deportations?The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in a case challenging the decision by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.Gov. Mike DeWine goes against his fellow Republicans by striking down a bill that would've forced mail-in voters to show photo ID.These topics and lots more are being discussed during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and political reporter, WYSOJo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(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 repeatedly postponing executions for the past seven years, Gov. Mike DeWine officially confirmed his change of heart on the death penalty.It's a policy he helped to write 45 years ago as a state lawmaker, but last week he said Ohio should abolish the death penalty and if lawmakers won't do it, then the voters should decide.We will talk about the issue on this week's reporter roundtable.Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comMorgan Trau, political reporter, News 5 Cleveland

After repeatedly postponing executions for the past seven years, Gov. Mike DeWine officially confirmed his change of heart on the death penalty.It's a policy he helped to write 45 years ago as a state lawmaker, but last week he said Ohio should abolish the death penalty and if lawmakers won't do it, then the voters should decide.We will talk about the issue on this week's reporter roundtable.Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comMorgan Trau, political reporter, News 5 Cleveland

As U.S. President Donald Trump makes fresh threats to terminate CUSMA, Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's 'no secret' the president is 'not the biggest fan' of CUSMA. The 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 bring you inside the week's biggest political stories.

The FBI searched the Cleveland offices of Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group that organizes political and voter engagement activities for left-leaning and progressive causes.Before Ohio lawmakers left for their summer recess, they made a big push to try to crack down on types of welfare fraud, with new restrictions on both Medicaid and SNAP benefits.However, their efforts to eliminate tax credits for data centers were hampered by a 40-year, 100% sales tax credit agreed to by then-Gov. John Kasich's administration during his second term. That tax break to Google, Amazon and Meta and other companies has cost the state an estimated $2.3 billion.We'll discuss this and more on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief of the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter for Signal OhioMegan Henry, reporter for the Ohio Capital Journal(Photo: Samantha Hendrickson/AP)

The FBI searched the Cleveland offices of Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group that organizes political and voter engagement activities for left-leaning and progressive causes.Before Ohio lawmakers left for their summer recess, they made a big push to try to crack down on types of welfare fraud, with new restrictions on both Medicaid and SNAP benefits.However, their efforts to eliminate tax credits for data centers were hampered by a 40-year, 100% sales tax credit agreed to by then-Gov. John Kasich's administration during his second term. That tax break to Google, Amazon and Meta and other companies has cost the state an estimated $2.3 billion.We'll discuss this and more on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief of the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauAndrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter for Signal OhioMegan Henry, reporter for the Ohio Capital Journal(Photo: Samantha Hendrickson/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.

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.

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.

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.

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