Weekly News Roundup
Stories hand selected from TOR contributors to keep you informed
1. Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern East Palestine, Ohio derailment - Associated Press
2. The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state - Compare OH to IN, PA, MI, IL: Not good – Mike Winters, CNBC
3. Ohio House passes its own new energy generation provisions. What next? - Sarah Donaldson, The Statehouse News Bureau
4. ‘Unity in Diversity’: Potential Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Tressel Promoted DEI as President of Youngstown State University – Sean Moran, Brietbart News
5. Two days after receiving it, DeWine signs ban on most DEI, strikes at Ohio public universities - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau
6. Ohio GOP wants to stop adding fluoride, which prevents tooth decay, to water - Morgan Trau, WCPO 9 Cincinnati
7. Ohio voter registration change requiring proof of citizenship included in transportation bill - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau
8. We need to address the 'new normal' of chronic absenteeism in schools post-COVID | Editorial - Akron Beacon Journal Editorial Board
9. Browns’ stadium tax numbers ‘way too optimistic,’ says Cleveland sports facilities deals expert - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau
10. Ohio lawmakers look to eliminate highest income tax rate, switch to flat tax - Kevin Accettulla, www.nbc4i.com
11. Should Ohio embrace digital currency? Lawmakers mull regulatory bill - Sarah Donaldson, The Statehouse News Bureau
