News Roundup
1. Cincinnati mayoral race: Aftab Pureval, Cory Bowman discuss core values, priorities ahead of Election Day – Tanya O'Rourke, WCPO Cincinnati 2. Whirlpool CEO Credits Trump Tariffs for Making $300 Million Investment in Ohio Possible — ‘Creates a Level Playing Field’ - Jeff Poor, Breitbart.com 3. Bill pushes teaching
Local
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Across the state local municipalities are working diligently to sell the public on the construction of data centers that the public, if not entirely oblivious on, are actively opposing. While the city of Springfield’s record of standing in defiance of the public will has
Statewide
BY NICK ROGERS STATEWIDE - As first-generation “solar farms” approach the end of their lifespans, discussion (and worry) over the toxic contents within the panels has mounted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now upgraded solar panels to the category of “universal waste,” but the agency has pushed back a
Healthcare
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - In 2018, pharmaceutical corporation Bayer, formally named IG Farbenindustrie AG, purchased agricultural corporation Monsanto and inherited the massive burden of lawsuits surrounding known carcinogen Glyphosate, a regularly used weed killer. Now Bayer is seeking immunity from spiking lawsuits by sneaking in a provision into an
Findlay
BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - The clash continued on October 7 at the Findlay City Council meeting where citizens from Findlay’s West Park neighborhood turned out in numbers to speak and show their desire to protect their property from damage. As the city rushes to entertain an attempt to
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed 1. 2 bills aimed at property tax relief passed in the Ohio House. Here's what's next for them - Denise Callahan, Journal-News , Connor Steffen, WCPO Cincinnati 2. Traffic cameras: extortion scheme or safety tool? In the
agenda 2030
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - Across social media, random posts are cropping up in community groups to advertise the upcoming ‘no kings’ protest, a long-acknowledged astroturfed movement without clearly stated goals which many purport is the goal in itself. Through long-acknowledged documents written by one of the organization's
Jeffrey Epstein
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - While the controversy over the Epstein files continues, with Rep. Thomas Massie arguing that a large reason for the continued government shutdown surrounds his petition which would mandate the release of any remaining ‘Epstein files’, many are overlooking the preferential treatment convicted human trafficker Ghislaine
Property Tax
BY LIZZIE MARGOLIUS In the previous two articles, we addressed Ohio’s tax and spending issues. We spoke about a perfect storm with continually increased spending, declining population growth in most of Ohio’s counties, and the state’s overall tax burdens. In this article, we will propose some solutions.
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On Tuesday, October 7, The Springfield city commissioners met to hear another report from law enforcement on why a new jail facility is needed. After listening to the Clark County Sheriff state he felt the city was not safe enough to allow his family to
Findlay
BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - Republican candidates for City Council were revealed to have been recruited and “nurtured” by elite residents of Findlay who want to see the city expanded and moved toward a more urban feel, a plan called the “Findlay Formula.” Mayor Christina Muryn has expressed that her
News Roundup
1. Ohio bill would end ‘pension pickups’ for public employees – Anna Staver, cleveland.com 2. 5 fall getaways, close to Cleveland, that you can take right now - Susan Glaser, cleveland.com 3. Ohio ends ticket quotas within police departments - Kendall Crawford, The Ohio Newsroom 4. Data centers create