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Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
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Battleground candidates head to GOP convention. Could it backfire?

Battleground candidates head to GOP convention. Could it backfire?

The convention program released by the Republican National Committee includes Senate candidates in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.
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Samantha Hendrickson covers costs, health and food for Columbus Dispatch

Samantha Hendrickson covers costs, health and food for Columbus Dispatch

Reporter Samantha Hendrickson has worked for The Dispatch since 2024.
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Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio faces a crisis with high infant mortality rates. Learn about the causes and resources available for families.
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Mike DeWine wins national award for children's vision program OhioSEE

Mike DeWine wins national award for children's vision program OhioSEE

DeWine is being honored for OhioSEE, a program that provides eye exams and glasses to Ohio students. Here's why.
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GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

Local municipalities and school districts are grappling with pressures of rising costs associated with increased use of weight loss drugs.
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The Continent was 'a city within a city' and a popular Columbus destination

The Continent was 'a city within a city' and a popular Columbus destination

Long before Easton, The Continent in Columbus pioneered the concept of a walkable development of retail, restaurants, entertainment and apartments.
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Actor Will Poulter says one Columbus restaurant is his 'first stop' when visiting Ohio

Actor Will Poulter says one Columbus restaurant is his 'first stop' when visiting Ohio

The actor first tried the Somali restaurant last year and has since spoken about it consistently while promoting his new film, "Union County."
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Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food
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Archery season for deer hunters in Ohio starts in September

Archery season for deer hunters in Ohio starts in September

Area hunters do not have long to wait to take their bows and pursue Ohio deer. Here are the rules and dates to be aware of.
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Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3. While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.
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Ohio Delays SNAP Sugary Drink Ban at U.S. Department of Agriculture's Request

Ohio Delays SNAP Sugary Drink Ban at U.S. Department of Agriculture's Request

Ohio has postponed the implementation of a restriction that would have limited the purchase of certain sugary drinks using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Matt Damschroder, Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, announced the delay, which was made at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration. The ban, initially scheduled to begin on October 1, would have restricted SNAP benefits for beverages listing sugar, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, or similar caloric sweeteners as the primary or second ingredient (if the first is carbonated water). The USDA had previously approved Ohio's waiver to implement these restrictions earlier in the year.