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Ohio Senate Republicans plan another attempt to remove state school board power
Jan 14, 2023
Ohio Senate Republicans took another swing at stripping power from the state board of education and superintendent by introducing a bill Wednesday afternoon that revisits a plan that failed to pass last month.
Ohio coal mining communities receive federal grants that will create jobs
Jan 13, 2023
More than $10 million in funding has been made available to help revitalize Ohio coal mining regions.
Ohio’s top cities rank poorly in places to find a job
Jan 10, 2023
Ohio’s five major cities all rank in the bottom half of best places around the United States to find a job, according to a recently released study.
Changes, including photo ID, come to Ohio’s voting system
Jan 10, 2023
Ohio’s new law requiring voters to show a photo ID at the polls is already being challenged in court.
3 companies fined during Ohio’s first week of sports betting
Jan 10, 2023
The Ohio Casino Control Commission fined five gaming companies during what was a bigger-than-expected first few days of legalized sports betting in the state.
Ohio bettors close in on legalized sports wagering in the state
Jan 7, 2023
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, cheers likely went up for more than one reason.
Survey: More mental health spending a social plus for Ohio
Jan 4, 2023
A group of Ohio economists believe increased state spending on mental health services, research and job development will create greater social benefits than social costs, according to a recently published survey.
Ohio small business owners expect similar concerns in 2023 as they faced in 2022
Jan 4, 2023
Not much will change in the new year for small businesses around Ohio, according to a new report released by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Ohio students closer to getting religious accomodations
Dec 28, 2022
Ohio colleges and universities could soon be required to develop a policy that would provide religious accommodations for students following the General Assembly's passage of bipartisan legislation.
DeWine signs letter asking Biden to end COVID-19 public health emergency
Dec 28, 2022
Twenty-five governors signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to end the federal public health emergency in April, saying Medicaid costs are costing their states millions.
Ohio ranks 37th on America’s Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report
Dec 28, 2022
Ohio was ranked 37th in the just released America’s Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report.
Invasive Callery pear tree illegal to sell in Ohio starting Jan. 7
Dec 24, 2022
After a five-year phase-out period, the Callery pear tree will no longer be sold in Ohio starting on Jan. 7.
Ohio closer to creating office to monitor potential federal overreach
Dec 24, 2022
Ohio is one step away from having a dedicated office to monitor a presidential administration for potential abuse or overreach.
Ohio jobless numbers continue to tell different stories
Dec 24, 2022
Ohio’s unemployment numbers continue to tell two different stories for the second consecutive month.
Ohio business optimism low but improving, report says
Dec 17, 2022
Ohio small businesses are more optimistic in the midst of the holiday shopping season but not nearly as hopeful as in past years.
11 Knox County buildings among 3,000 statewide to be demolished with state funds
Dec 14, 2022
More than 3,000 buildings across Ohio will come down as communities continue to use $150 million in state money to remove blighted and vacant structures.
Licking Park District expands parking facilities
Dec 14, 2022
The Licking Park District (LPD) has installed a new bike trail parking lot and expanded a parking lot at Lobdell Reserve.
Ohio recreational marijuana bill gets hearing
Dec 13, 2022
With less than a month left in Ohio’s legislative session, a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use will need to move quickly to become law.
Financial aid offered to Ohio students seeking to earn Commercial Drivers License
Dec 7, 2022
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has launched a program to offer financial aid to Ohio students seeking to earn a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Proposed Ohio amendment to stop government immunity rejected
Dec 7, 2022
A plan to change Ohio law to stop qualified immunity for local government workers hit a snag when a summary of the proposal was rejected by Attorney General Dave Yost.