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Anna Staver

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Ohio legislative reporter for Cleveland.com Got a tip? Email astaver@cleveland.com

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Politico @politico.com · 06/05/2026
With Indiana, Trump asserts his grip on the GOP
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With Indiana, Trump asserts his grip on the GOP
The president successfully ousted a majority of the Republican state senators who blocked his redistricting effort last year.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It’s trending toward Ohio’s most competitive U.S. House race being a rematch between Rep Marcy Kaptur and Derek Merrin. The district has been redrawn to favor Republicans since 2024.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Vivek Ramaswamy secures Ohio’s Republican nomination for governor, even with a challenge from the party’s far-right flank. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
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Vivek Ramaswamy easily clinches GOP nomination for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, easily dispatching a challenge from YouTuber Casey Putsch, according to the Associated Press.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ohio’s marquee Senate race is set. Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted will test whether Democrats can still win Ohio, or whether Republicans have a lock on a state that’s trended red in the Trump era. www.cleveland.com/election/202...
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Husted vs. Brown: What it will take to win Ohio’s Senate race
Political analysts predict the Ohio contest could shatter spending records as both parties pour resources into the race.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
How expensive will Ohio’s US Senate race be? @nivenpolitics.bsky.social says, “It’s going to be epically expensive.”
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Amy Poehler: Gonna Be Epic
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Politico @politico.com · 05/05/2026
Trump’s power as the GOP’s kingmaker faces a major test with this month’s primaries. So far, he’s on rocky footing as his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
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We’re about to find out whether Trump is kingmaker or lame duck
So far, his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Want to know what statehouse races I’ll be watching tonight? Check out this article from my colleague, Jeremy Pelzer. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
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10 key Ohio legislative primary races where Tuesday’s results could mean everything
In about two-thirds of the Ohio House and Senate primaries on the 2026 ballot, the winner is all but assured of taking office next January.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/05/2026
In primary elections across the U.S., the Republican Party will test its voters’ appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters’ appetite for change. These are the key elections to watch. Listen to "The Daily."
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Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries
Here’s what to know about key elections.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you skip Ohio’s primary today, you could be skipping your chance to choose your representatives AND what you pay in taxes. #justsaying www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
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Why a handful of Ohio voters have outsized power to shape your schools, fire departments and government
A small group of Ohio voters will have an outsized say in critical decisions for their communities and on who runs the state. Turnout for primaries tends to e low, and primary voters tend to be older,...
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Happy Ohio primary Election Day! Now, go vote if you haven’t yet.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/04/2026
Confidential memos by Supreme Court justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how they decided to bypass time-tested procedures and create the modern “shadow docket,” a rushed and secretive new way of doing business. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...
A headline reads: "Times Exclusive: The Inside Story of 5 Days That Remade the Supreme Court. Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine 'shadow docket' rulings on presidential power."
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A southern Ohio farmer was offered $750,000 for land worth half that. He said no and started asking questions. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...
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Price of power: Data centers, secret deals and the fight Ohio is facing
In southern Ohio, a wave of land deals tied to data centers is forcing communities to confront the costs of power, the promises of development and who they can trust.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Do you know tech companies are asking local officials not to publicly disclose how much water or electricity a data center will need until the deal is done? “They’re often used to pre-empt any public backlash until it’s too late,” Garofalo said. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03...
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Trying to wrap your head around the federal court ruling blocking the end of TPS for Haitians? Here's what the judge said, why she said it, and what comes next ⬇️ www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...
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Federal court blocks Trump administration move to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living in Ohio means they will not suddenly face mass deportation this week.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Love to see it. OH!
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/01/2025
After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among Greenlanders appears to be bewilderment and anxiety: “This is all getting scary.”
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Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population
After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Any guesses on the topic for tonight’s Capital This Week?
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Waking back into the Ohio Statehouse as a reporter like…
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
~*~PERSONAL NEWS~*~ The cat is out of the bag. I'm returning to the Ohio statehouse in January to cover the leg for Cleveland. www.cleveland.com/news/2024/12...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/12/2024
The parents of Conan O’Brien — Thomas Francis O’Brien, 95, an epidemiologist, and Ruth Reardon O’Brien, 92, a lawyer who made strides for women in the legal field — both died at their home in Massachusetts, three days apart. They were married for 66 years. nyti.ms/4gBZhQr
Conan O'Brien is pictured standing on a wooden stage in a dark auditorium, backlit by stage lights. Headline reads: "Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die 3 Days Apart." Photo credit: Jake Michaels for The New York Times.
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NPR @npr.org · 12/12/2024
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
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This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10/12/2024
Here's what we know about the suspect arrested in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
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The 5-Day Manhunt for a C.E.O. Killer
What we know about the suspect arrested in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
What’s a book that changed your life? We’re talking with a book editor, bookseller, and a librarian about the best books to gift this holiday season.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/12/2024
Breaking News: A panel of federal judges upheld a law that could lead to the banning of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app, by mid-January.
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TikTok Loses Bid to Overturn Law Forcing a Ban or Sale
A federal court on Friday upheld a law that will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company.
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Dan Bowen @bowendc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Had a terrific time talking about efforts to increase the size of U.S. legislatures with @annastaver.bsky.social on her show yesterday on WOSU Public Media. If interested, the recording is here: www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...
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Should more seats be added to the Ohio Statehouse?
We’re debating the merits of adding seats to the Ohio Statehouse and Congress.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 04/12/2024
Breaking news: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooter waited for him to arrive at his hotel and remains at large, officials say. NYPD said the suspect fled the scene on CitiBike bicycle. Follow our coverage:
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Live updates: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack,’ police say
Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in front of a midtown hotel, a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Washington Post.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Would adding more seats to the Ohio Statehouse decrease gerrymandering and increase the responsiveness of lawmakers? We’re talking about it today on All Sides. www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...
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Should more seats be added to the Ohio Statehouse?
We’re debating the merits of adding seats to the Ohio Statehouse and Congress.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Ohio elects more women as state lawmakers The Ohio General Assembly will add seven more women next term About 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats will be filled by women, putting the state in line with the national average. by Alissa Widman Neese www.axios.com/local/columb...
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Ohio elects more women as state lawmakers
Women will make up about 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats, around the U.S. average.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 03/12/2024
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they’re hunting for ways to make American government more efficient. One possible target: the semiannual changing of the clock that so many Americans dislike.
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No more daylight saving time? Musk, Ramaswamy muse on ending clock changes.
The “Department of Government Efficiency” may target the century-old practice, the men suggested on social media. It was not immediately clear whether they were serious.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Republicans kept bringing up Laken Riley during the election. The nursing student murdered while running. They used her to talk about immigration, but I want to talk about the risks of running as a woman. Listen live at 10 am —> www.wosu.org/listen-live
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Bill Rabinowitz @billrabinowitz.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Aside from the interception, which was a terrible throw, OSU's inability to run the ball is an issue. We knew Michigan's run defense, led by tackles Graham and Grant, was the one potential problem for OSU. It has been so far. Two stuffed runs forced a third-and-long before the interception.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29/11/2024
After five generations, a family returned a headdress, moccasins and other clothing to a descendant of a Lakota leader. “We looked at each other and we said, ‘Is this real? 144 years?’” said Tamara Stands and Looks Back-Spotted Tail. “We were just kind of in awe.”
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After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in its Closet
The descendants of a 19th-century federal official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a Lakota leader, Chief Spotted Tail.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/11/2024
Breaking news: Special Counsel Jack Smith asked a judge on Monday to dismiss the federal election interference charges against incoming president Donald Trump, putting an end to a lengthy investigation that never made it to trial.
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Special counsel Jack Smith moves to dismiss Trump’s D.C. prosecution
The special counsel filed a motion to dismiss Donald Trump’s election-obstruction case without prejudice, which means the case could be revived in the future.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Elon Musk is the world’s richest man. He also has the ear of our incoming president. You won’t want to miss my interview today with the authors of Character Limit, @kateconger.bsky.social and @rmac.bsky.social
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I, for one, am feeling very relieved.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
What an aggressive play by #OhioState!!!
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Reflog @reflog18.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
ITS GAMEDAY BITCHES!! GO BUCKEYES!!!
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 22/11/2024
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he plans to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to become the next U.S. attorney general, hours after former congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) withdrew.
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Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, is a longtime loyalist
The president-elect announced his plans to nominate the former Florida attorney general, who served on his impeachment defense team, to the Cabinet role hours after embattled former congressman Matt G...
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NPR @npr.org · 22/11/2024
Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.
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University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates
Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.
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Anna Staver @annastaver.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I interviewed @hakeemjeffries.bsky.social and his brother @profjeffries.bsky.social about democracy, Hakeem’s new book, and their upcoming event at OSU Sunday. Def worth a listen—> www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...
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U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries is coming to Columbus to promote his new book, The ABCs of Democracy.
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