Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno presses Columbus mayor over Ghana nurse recruiting funds
The gist
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno told Columbus's mayor $225,000 in public money should not recruit nurses from Ghana.
The clash pits a state Republican against a city Democrat over foreign labor.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed a document establishing the Ghana-Columbus Nursing Partnership Programme under the city's sister-city tie with the Greater Accra Region.
- Oct 22, 2026Moreno visited Kent State University's College of Nursing to meet students in the simulation lab.
- Oct 26, 2026Moreno appeared in a video with Rep. Mike Rogers urging Michiganders to back the GOP Senate candidate; Democrat Abdul El-Sayed replied on X, "Used car salesman sells used car."