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Development
Intel Gets More Federal Funding for Ohio Production Plants
Nearly $20 billion in federal grants and loans is on its way to Intel to support work on semiconductor fabs in Ohio and around the country. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022. Ohio’s New Albany-area Intel facility currently under construction stands to benefit substantially.
Ohio Politics
Ohio Weather is Getting Weirder. Is It Time to Talk About Climate Change?
For two years running, Ohio has seen what used to be rare February tornadoes, followed by a deadly outbreak just last week. But news coverage of the twisters almost completely omitted any mention of climate change.
Education
Demand Grows for Ohio’s Private School Voucher Program
There have been more than 91,100 applications for Ohio’s private school voucher expansion program so far this school year — a dramatic increase compared to previous years.
Features
Will Ohio Ever End Gerrymandering?
Some of the leaders of a campaign to reform redistricting in Ohio say the process of drawing districts may be complicated, but making necessary changes to end gerrymandering isn’t: “Political insiders have no business being in the process.”
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Features
Over 150,000 Ohioans Have Cast Early or Absentee Votes in August Election
Early voting figures for the Ohio Aug. 8 special election are surpassing even the most optimistic expectations.
Ohio Politics
Study: Racial Disparities Cost Ohio’s Economy $79 Billion Annually
Racial disparities are keeping the state of Ohio from bringing in billions into the economy, a new study shows.
Ohio Politics
Ohioans Moving Out-of-State to Escape Transgender Prosecution
Ember Zelch would rather give up a $10,000 college scholarship than stay in Ohio. The 18-year-old was one of 150 students who won a scholarship in 2021 as part of Ohio Vax-2-School, a statewide contest aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates among younger Ohioans.
National Politics
Jill Biden Visits Columbus to Talk Intel, Workforce Development & Job Creation
First Lady Jill Biden visited Columbus Wednesday touting workforce efforts for the Intel fabrication facility going up in Licking County. Columbus will serve as one of five regional workforce hubs meant to train employees for in-demand jobs.
Ohio Politics
Will Intel Factory Live Up to Its Promises?
A watchdog group is praising state officials for signing an agreement with Intel to make sure the chip manufacturer lives up to its promises in exchange for huge taxpayer incentives. But, it says, the deal doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Ohio Politics
27 Electric Car Charging Stations to be Installed Along Ohio Highways
State officials announced $18 million in federal funding to support the development of 27 new electric vehicle fast charging stations.
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Transportation
Ohio Highways Getting High-Tech Traffic Congestion Updates
The Ohio Department of Transportation is spending millions of dollars to install new warning system technology on highways across the state that will warn drivers of upcoming traffic congestion.
Ohio Politics
New Info Comes to Light in FirstEnergy Scandal
The announcement Monday of new felony indictments against players in Ohio’s massive bribery scandal is again raising questions about what Gov. Mike DeWine knew before and after he nominated Sam Randazzo to be the top utility regulator in the state.
Ohio Politics
DeWine Releases Updated Transgender Healthcare Rules
Adults wouldn’t have restricted access to transgender health care and transgender youth wouldn’t need to get medical consent from a bioethicist before starting treatment, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s revised proposed administrative rules on transgender care.
Features
Efforts by Ohio GOP to Restrict Marijuana Legalization Have Stalled Out
Lawmakers have yet to bring changes to Ohio’s new marijuana law over the finish line.
Entertainment
Ohioans Put $7.65 Billion on the Line for Sports Betting in 2023
Ohioans wagered $7.65 billion in sports betting last year — the first year it was legal in Ohio.