Ohio Supreme Court Ends Unemployment Fund Battle | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s top court has shut down the state’s legal bid to recover nearly $900 million in expired pandemic-era unemployment benefits, ruling the case is moot and Governor DeWine doesn’t need to chase down the funds. While the majority dismissed the fight as settled, two dissenting justices argued the governor may have lacked legal authority to cut off benefits early and that Ohioans might still be entitled to an injunction forcing the state to seek remaining funds. The decision ends a years-long legal marathon, leaving many wondering if any path remains to recoup those dollars for residents…