Home Rule

Cities across Ohio are suing the state over new rules for installing wireless transmitters in public places, such as on top of streetlights. They argue the rules infringe on their local power to regulate the devices. Cleveland, Columbus and Independence are among the dozens of municipalities filing lawsuits. Cleveland has approved about 131 micro wireless facilities in public spaces in the past few years, a city lawyer said at a news conference Monday. They’re meant to improve wireless connections for mobile devices.

The Home Rule Amendment adopted in 1912 in Ohio allowed for limited local government control, but when local laws conflict with state law they are often…

The Home Rule Amendment adopted in 1912 in Ohio allowed for limited local government control, but when local laws conflict with state law they are often…