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Josh Sweigart

Josh Sweigart

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Investigative Reporter, Dayton Daily News

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Religion , Politics , Culture

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I don't cover politics, healthcare, or insurance.

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Total articles 2292

  • Medicaid cuts feared locally: 5 things to know

    By Josh Sweigart Verified| Dayton Daily News Verified 1. State changes: About 61,000 Ohioans could lose their health insurance coverage in 2026 if the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid approves Ohio’s proposal for work requirements, according to estimates from the Ohio Department of Medicaid. 2. Medicaid expansion: The larger question is whether federal lawmakers and the Trump administration will curtail Medicaid expansion, which covers 770,000 Ohioans

    By Josh Sweigart Verified · Dayton Daily News

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Ohio lawmakers increase library funding: Libraries push for more

    By Avery Kreemer Verified, Josh Sweigart Verified, Sydney Dawes Verified| Dayton Daily News Verified This amounts to flat or slightly increased funding for Ohio libraries. Ohio’s Public Library Fund is expected to disperse $495 million to $500 million this year, according to Ohio Budget and Management estimates provided to this news outlet Tuesday. The fund paid out $489.3 million last year. ExploreBut the House proposal still falls $90.8 million short of Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget for libraries

    By Avery Kreemer Verified, Josh Sweigart Verified, Sydney Dawes Verified · Dayton Daily News

    Apr. 09, 2025

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Dayton Daily News

The Dayton Daily News (DDN) is a historic daily newspaper based in Dayton, Ohio, with over 125 years of service. Founded on August 22, 1898, by James Middleton Cox, the paper has become a key part of the local media landscape. It transitioned from an evening to a morning publication in 1988 and merged with the Journal Herald in 1986, broadening its readership. DDN provides daily and Sunday editions, offering comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and national news. The newspaper is recognized for its investigative journalism, winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1998 for its reporting on military healthcare mismanagement. It covers various topics, including sports, politics, and community events, featuring notable contributors like sports editor Si Burick and Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Mike Peters. The paper also maintains historical archives at Wright State University, preserving the socio-political history of Dayton.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

'+1 888-397-6397

Founded: 1898