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TOR Weekly News Roundup

Stories compiled from around the web by TOR Citizen journalists to keep you up-to-date on Ohio's leading issues

Randazzo, former FirstEnergy execs indicted for role in legislation scandal - By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square

Liberal Ideology's Influence in Miami County School Districts, Sheriff's Election, Annexation Challenges, and Second District Court of Appeals Race - Jess Franz Substack

Senator JD Vance Explains How Ukraine Aid Package is a ‘Future Impeachment Trap’ for Trump - Kaitlin Housler, Ohio Star

Ohio Senate wants university president to answer for money requests - By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square

Butler County Sheriff Wants Ohio State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation Focused on Curbing Terrorism Threats - Kaitlin Housler Ohio Star

Feds Tease East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment Findings - Christen Smith Ohio Star

Ohio Senate in no hurry to spend one-time taxpayer funds - By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square

Government property tax restrictions debated in Ohio House committee - By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square

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Geauga Commissioners Demands Rework of Treasurer Wage Plan to Protect Public Funds

Geauga Commissioners Demands Rework of Treasurer Wage Plan to Protect Public Funds

BY JEFF SKINNER CHARDON - Fiscal restraint collided with the realities of retaining public employees at Tuesday’s Geauga County Commissioners meeting, as a proposed wage hike for the County Treasurer’s office sparked an intense debate over taxpayer optics and government spending. The three-member Board of Commissioners ultimately balked

Findlay Greenlights Disputed Cory Street Gate; Citizens, Officials Flag Fiscal Strain and Data Center Utility Risks

Findlay Greenlights Disputed Cory Street Gate; Citizens, Officials Flag Fiscal Strain and Data Center Utility Risks

BY CAREY MORGAN FINDLAY - Fiscal strain, infrastructure skepticism, and intense citizen pushback dominated Tuesday’s Findlay City Council meeting, exposing growing fault lines between local residents and Mayor Christina Muryn’s administration. Despite vocal warnings from the public regarding the city’s declining financial health, council members ultimately pushed through

Selective Service Prepares to Wargame New Draft System With AI

Selective Service Prepares to Wargame New Draft System With AI

BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - The U.S. Selective Service System is prepping a major upgrade to its mobilization infrastructure, issuing a federal solicitation for an automated, cloud-based "Conscription Readiness Simulation" system. The new platform is designed to war-game massive, end-to-end national draft scenarios. According

Ohio Political News Springfield Discussion

Ohio Political News Springfield Discussion

TOR Editor Jeff Skinner sits down with Ohio Political News to discuss Springfield, TPS and what comes next in Clark County