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The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

By The Associated Press ● Government ● March 14, 2026

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that’s backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections.

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Public records shed light on the justice system — But it can be a battle to get them

By Katie Moore & The Marshall Project ● Government ● March 12, 2026

The government has stalled on FOIAs for years in some cases. In others, agencies have said public records will cost thousands of dollars.

Sunshine Week in Ohio: Public records power accountability — if we can get them

By Mark Puente & The Marshall Project ● Government ● March 12, 2026

Sunshine Week highlights the power of public records and the growing barriers that limit transparency and weaken public oversight.

Agreement reached on new Cleveland Behavioral Health Crisis Center, breaking funding impasse

By Zachary Lewis ● Government ● March 10, 2026

An impasse threatened to derail the project planned for Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.

Spreading native seeds throughout Northeast Ohio

By Maureen Wise ● Sustainability ● March 2, 2026

Two nonprofits are distributing 12,000 packets of native wildflower seeds at nine locations in Cuyahoga and Lake counties.

East Cleveland Public Library launches monthly Toni Morrison book discussions Feb. 26

By Nate Paige ● Arts & Culture ● February 24, 2026

“To celebrate, the Library will host a monthly book group throughout 2026 to read the works of Morrison. We’ll be starting on Feb. 26 with her book ”Song of Solomon,” the 1977 novel that helped her gain national prominence and attention, that explores African American themes of identity, flight and community, and it’s a strong introduction to Morrison’s work.”