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TOR News Roundup

OhioRegister

17 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

Headlines Handpicked from TOR contributors to keep you informed

1. Ohio senator Introduces Principles-Based Balanced Budget Amendment - Jack Windsor, The Ohio Press Network

2. $15 million aviation center to expand opportunities for Butler Tech students, aid major workforce shortage - Marlena Lang, WCPO Cincinnati

3. You love to hate them, but e-checks aren't going away just yet – Mike Holden, News 5 Cleveland

4. Church security training in Eastlake addresses rising attacks on places of worship - Katie Tercek, WOIO Cleveland

5. Study proposes merging Ohio school districts to reduce racial, economic segregation - Laura Hancock, cleveland.com

6. Grocery price comparison: Where to find the best deals on everyday staples – Taylor Nimmo, WCPO Cincinnati

7. Projects like data centers are a boon to Ohio manufacturers | Opinion - Nick York, Guest opinion – Akron Beacon Journal

8. CDC panel recommends delaying hepatitis B vaccine for some newborns – Taylor Woods, WCPO Cincinnati

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Springfield Approves More Funding To Homeless Shelter Amid Lawsuit

Springfield Approves More Funding To Homeless Shelter Amid Lawsuit

BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield City Commissioners approved an emergency funding package their their Tuesday, December 16 meeting, to Sheltered Inc, which has been wrapped up in a County lawsuit due to misappropriation of funds from the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, or TANF, support program. Questions loom

Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Flu Vaccine has Negative Efficacy

Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Flu Vaccine has Negative Efficacy

BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - As we move deeper into cold season, many Americans are considering how best to protect themselves from illness. However, a recent study published puts significant doubt on the medical establishments leading tool deployed to patients. According to a study conducted by Cleveland Clinic, which examined

Grassroots Group Meets with Rep. Latta Team on HR 2289, A Bill Allowing Telecom to Supersede Sovereignty

Grassroots Group Meets with Rep. Latta Team on HR 2289, A Bill Allowing Telecom to Supersede Sovereignty

BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - members of the South West Ohio For Responsible Technology, or SWORT team sat down with aides from the office of Ohio Representative Bob Latta and The National Health Federation on several matters regarding telecom regulations, including HR 2289, a federal telecom bill which seeks to

Springfield Government Officials Meet with Haitian Community at NAACP Special Meeting

Springfield Government Officials Meet with Haitian Community at NAACP Special Meeting

BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The NAACP hosted a ‘town hall’ meeting with elected officials and a coalition of nonprofits which have facilitated the mass influx of Haitians into Springfield to attempt to address concerns by attendees over what may occur in February when the Temporary Protective Status expires. Panelists