Rotunda Rumblings

Supreme decision : The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sided with an Akron-area woman who claimed she was denied a promotion because she’s a straight, white woman. Adam Ferrise writes that Marlean Ames sued the Ohio Department of Youth Services for reverse discrimination, but lower courts had dismissed her claims. The high court’s decision revives her case and sends it back to the lower courts.

Russo steps down : House Minority Leader Allison Russo is stepping down from leadership after three years in the role. The suburban Columbus Democrat said it was time for a transition, but Anna Staver reports she remained quiet on whether that might include a run for statewide office. No word on who will lead House Democrats into the November 2026 election.

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