Ohio Politics Explained: Frustration in East Palestine and an Ohioan may run for president

East Palestine residents continue to question whether their water is safe. Ohio House Republicans unveiled an agenda that includes tax cuts and transgender athlete restrictions, and there may be an Ohioan running for president.

We break down what it all means in this week's episode of Ohio Politics Explained. A podcast created by the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau to catch you up on the state's political news in 15 minutes or less.

This week, host Anna Staver was joined by statehouse bureau chief Anthony Shoemaker.

1) Concerns in East Palestine

Gov. Mike DeWine requested federal support this week to help address the needs in East Palestine, two weeks after a train derailed there.

But the people who live there aren't convinced that's enough. They're worried about their home values, their businesses and their health. Several attendees voiced concerns about air, water and soil quality at a town hall meeting this week.

"Why are people getting sick if there's nothing in the air or water," one woman shouted.

Testing done by Ohio EPA so far has shown "no indication of risk to East Palestine Public Water customers."

2) House Republicans reveal their priorities

Ohio House Republicans released 12 bills this week that represent their priorities for this General Assembly. The list includes cuts to income and property taxes, expanding school choice, making adoption more affordable and banning transgender girls from female sports teams.