Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office.
The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…
Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns.
On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…
If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question:
“Where are all the police?”
A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…
A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability.
But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…
The Push to Reopen Government
After six weeks of political stalemate, the U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan measure to reopen government and restore federal operations through January 2026.
The move could end the longest government shutdown in American history , offering long-awaited relief to millions of workers and families affected by suspended paychecks…
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…
As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 4 , voters across Ohio have an important opportunity to make their voices heard before the rush.
Early voting isn’t just convenient — it’s one of the best ways to ensure that every ballot is counted. Every citizen is represented, and our democracy remains strong.
Over the…
Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds.
The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…
Cincinnati is facing a violent crime crisis, but City Council is stuck in ceremony mode. Here’s a plan the city could adopt today—if our leaders actually cared more about outcomes than optics.
Cincinnati Crime Is Bigger Than “Perception”
The data is in: violent crime in Cincinnati is rising—and fast.
Over the past 28 days, violent…
As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest advantages I’ve gained is AI flexibility in Cincinnati. I can go to daytime events, connect with people, and build real relationships—all while automation handles the tasks that used to eat up my day.
That kind of flexibility wasn’t possible back when I worked a 9-to-5. Even when the…


