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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.
Report: Ohio among worst states for job seekers
Dec 6, 2022
A new study ranks Ohio as one of the worst states in the nation for job seekers to find employment.
Reduction of red tape for financial innovations in Ohio awaits DeWine’s signature
Dec 3, 2022
After more than a year in the Ohio General Assembly, legislation that reduces business regulations in the financial technology industry only needs a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine to become law.
Remedial American government class
Nov 30, 2022
The Mount Vernon News needs to provide J.D. Davidson with either a remedial American Government class or a pink slip.
Portman, Brown echo Wenstrup's federal bill to help students, veterans with housing
Nov 30, 2022
An Ohio congressman wants to help developers create more affordable rental housing for homeless students, veterans and foster youth while they pursue an education.
Ohio officially becomes home for Air Force’s cyberspace mission
Nov 26, 2022
An Ohio National Guard unit officially became the U.S. Air Force’s first cyberspace wing following a year-long assessment of the site.
Appetites whet, increasing for legal sports wagers in Ohio
Nov 26, 2022
Predictions of sports wagers in Ohio, where legalization takes effect Jan. 1, are up $1 million more than just a month ago.
Most Ohioans say stuffing is their favorite side dish on Thanksgiving day
Nov 23, 2022
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many Ohio families are looking forward to a festive Turkey dinner, but what side dishes do they want most to accompany the main course?
Senate bill would wrest most authority from Ohio State Board of Education
Nov 23, 2022
Legislation introduced to the Ohio Senate proposes to overhaul the Ohio State Board of Education and remove nearly all its authority and duties.
Report recommends Ohio adopt child tax credit
Nov 19, 2022
Ohio could reduce child poverty by half and create tax cuts at the same time, according to a new report released Wednesday morning by the Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy.
Ohio bill would simplify process of overturning wrongful convictions
Nov 16, 2022
If legislation introduced into the Ohio House of Representatives becomes law, the state would simplify the process of overturning wrongful convictions.
Bail change coming quickly after Ohio voters say yes to Issue 1
Nov 12, 2022
Soon, Ohio judges must consider public safety when setting bail.
Court ruling allows Ohio cities to make own gun laws
Nov 9, 2022
Ohio cities can return to creating gun safety ordinances more than three years after the city of Columbus filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a bill passed by the General Assembly in 2018.
Report: Ohio’s business tax climate ranks low in nation
Nov 9, 2022
Ohio has one of the worst business tax climates in the country, according to a report released by the Tax Foundation.