Food stamps, housing and Donald Trump

An Ohio Republican took a web page from California Democrats. People utilizing meals stamps may discover themselves going with out. And the previous president nonetheless holds sway over the state’s Republican Social gathering. 

We break down what all of it means on this week’s episode of Ohio Politics Defined.

It is a podcast from the USA TODAY Community Ohio Bureau the place we catch you up on the state’s political information in quarter-hour or much less. This week, host Anna Staver was joined by reporter Laura Bischoff.

1) Shopping for houses by the dozen

Dwelling costs in central Ohio have been rising at double-digit charges for years, and one Republican thinks bulk shopping for of single-family properties by funding firms is likely to be partially in charge. 

Sen. Invoice Blessing, R-Colerain Township, launched a invoice that might ban bulk house shopping for and pressure funding firms to attend till householders and housing nonprofits have an opportunity to purchase properties bought at public sale.

2) Federal meals stamp cash

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal authorities gave Ohio $120 million additional per 30 days to assist individuals purchase groceries by the Supplemental Diet Help Program. 

These {dollars} are set to vanish in July and about 700,000 Ohio households are anticipated to see advantages lowered or eradicated. 

3) Abortion entry denied

A invoice to forestall states from banning entry to abortions earlier than a fetus is viable (about 23-24 weeks) failed 49-51 within the U.S. Senate this week. 

Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown voted for the invoice. Republican Sen. Rob Portman voted towards it. 

The U.S. Supreme Courtroom is predicted to overturn federal protections for the process this summer time. 

4) The worth of Donald Trump’s endorsement

All of the federal candidates Trump endorsed in Ohio claimed victory on main election evening. Many political pundits have attributed J.D. Vance’s victory within the crowded U.S. Senate subject to the previous president’s seal of approval.

However Trump’s affect within the race for governor was much less apparent. Trump did not endorse Gov. Mike DeWine or any of this three opponents. 

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