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Allie Vugrincic/WOSUA Franklin County Auditor's Office report authored by two independent economists found the use of the tax incentives may be losing their effectiveness while limiting revenue from schools and other taxing agencies. -
Sarah Donaldson/Statehouse News BureauGov. Mike DeWine has said he’ll fully expects to endorse the Republican candidate for Ohio governor next year—but hasn't so far.
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The settlement was one of four approved by Columbus City Council on Monday, totaling more than $900,000 in payouts from the city. -
The 43-day-long federal government shutdown ended last week, but the issue at the center of the shutdown went unresolved: whether to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. -
Juveniles convicted of non-violent felonies will be given the chance to have their cases dismissed and records sealed if they complete a three-month program. -
There’s a possibility Ohio voters could be asked to abolish property taxes next year, which would leave safety forces that rely on that revenue without funding. -
The deal to reopen the federal government agreed to last week includes a ban on “intoxicating” hemp, similar to one ordered by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine last month. -
There’s uncertainty about how long before life will be back to normal for the 1.4 million Ohioans who lost food assistance benefits during the shutdown. -
Jonathan Alder Local Schools' Board of Education voted Thursday to explore legal action against the Union County treasurer, after mailers were sent out the day before the election. -
District Superintendent Angela Chapman discussed the proposal during a Columbus Board of Education committee meeting Thursday night. -
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled his proposed budget Thursday, which includes a new initiatives to help the homeless population. About 70% of the proposed budget is for police, fire and other safety services. -
Ohio recorded three consecutive years of reduced traffic deaths. State agencies are encouraging drivers to add 2025 to the list, making it four straight.
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CAPA plans to preserve a lot of the building’s history, while making it an ideal place for bands, comedians, dancers and others to perform. -
The state can’t make the change without the federal government rolling back an almost 90-year-old law, the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Millions in state money is headed to Ohio food banks and some SNAP recipients wiill get a share, but not all. -
A Columbus City building inspection report lists structural and water damage, and says plaster is falling from the ceilings. The large manor was built in 1852. -
Vogel won more than 60% of the vote in District 7 and along the High Street corridor, but Ross took more votes citywide. Vogel is critical of the city's district system. -
Ross ran a campaign supported by nearly the entire city and county political establishment in her bid to represent downtown Columbus and many of its surrounding neighborhoods. Vogel framed himself as a challenger to that establishment but came up short. -
The bond package will help pay for affordable housing, water and sewer improvements and other public projects. -
Among them, medical practitioners would have to conduct private interviews and document possible abuse-related injuries to add to the patient’s medical records. -
"Maybe you don't have a candidate that really speaks to you or that really, you know, makes your heart beat faster, but that doesn't mean that the issues that are important to you aren't represented in some way or another," said Charlie Stewart of Franklinton. -
The council passed the legislation unanimously, moving forward its latest legislation to address wages in the city. Council members cheered the law as a win for pay equity for women and minorities.
