State Of Ohio

Ohio’s record rainy day fund a chance at tax relief, some say

Jan 25, 2023

Ohio’s savings account is now the largest in history after it transferred more than $700 million into the rainy day fund, but some think it may be time to return some of it to taxpayers.

eip Ohio’s jobs report creates worry for some

Jan 25, 2023

Since the summer, the number of unemployed Ohioans climbed and the percentage in the labor force fell, causing worry for some economists.

Hunters can donate harvested deer to feed the hungry

Jan 24, 2023

Hunters can continue to feed the hungry by donating white-tailed deer they harvest to be processed and distributed to charitable organizations in Ohio.

Ohio to spend $48M to 'better serve these children' through programs that support 'successful learning'

Jan 21, 2023

Ohio plans to spend $48 million in federal money to establish grants for early childhood education and early childhood care.

Ohio looking at options to replace gas tax

Jan 18, 2023

Calling the gas tax an unsustainable way to fund transportation infrastructure, the Ohio Department of Transportation is studying its options.

Ohio sees online job postings drop by 1,722

Jan 14, 2023

The number of Ohio job listings posted online decreased by 1,722 ads from Oct. 14 through Nov. 13.

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 self-serve kiosk sports betting a first in the nation

Dec 31, 2022

Just one day away from legal sports betting in Ohio, a new report showed that one segment of the market could generate approximately $80 million in total bets in the first year of betting.

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.