Statewide news stories impacting the heartland and beyond.
Property Tax
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - In the shadow of growing discourse over rising property taxes, Ohio Republicans have introduced a constitutional amendment which would potentially change property taxes, which generate tax revenue based on established properties constructed, to only taxing the land itself. Under the current Ohio constitution, schools and municipalities
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed 1. Republican senators approve bill requiring Ohio absentee ballots arrive by election day - Karen Kasler, he Statehouse News Bureau 2. Ohio bill would shield vaccine objectors from potential discrimination - Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com 3. Ohio's Tax Contradiction:
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BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - Just as the Trump administration has announced they will investigate avenues to dip into emergency funding to keep the SNAP program funded as long as possible, Ohio has additionally announced emergency measures to ensure recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can still receive some funding
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By Nick Rogers STATEWIDE - HB 15 went into effect on August 14, and supporters have touted the bill’s emphasis on the creation of more “base load power” stations to support the growing grid strain from the data center influx in Ohio, along with the eradication of the “legacy generation
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BY JEFF SKINNER GEAUGA COUNTY - While many Americans have seemingly been unaffected by the shutdown of the federal government, rumors are spilling in from across social media of the coming storm from the ‘pausing’ of SNAP benefits. Individuals on social media have been stating their intention to simply steal food
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 students
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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
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'
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 Maxwell
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.
agenda 2030
BY NICK ROGERS STATEWIDE - A proposed bill could give control over Ohioans’ (Smart) thermostats. This “demand management” scheme is being presented as a way to manage the growing energy demand data centers are/will be placing on our energy grid, along with the usual “climate change” fear mongering and our