Ohio minimum wage increase reverberates through Ohio economy
The minimum wage increase in Ohio is now official for 2026, pushing the base wage to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 for tipped workers, with the hike tied to inflation.
Ohio minimum wage increase marks a 30‑cent bump over last year under the…
Cincinnati property tax is at the forefront of homeowner concerns following the latest Hamilton County reassessment.
Moreover, the increase of the property tax in Cincinnati have led many owners to confront higher bills tied to updated valuations and new levies.
The surge in taxable values has brought financial stress and public outcry at county…
Cincinnati data center permit pause is under consideration by city officials.
Cincinnati leaders are weighing a Cincinnati data center permit pause to allow time for comprehensive regulations.
City Council’s Housing and Growth Committee held a special meeting where members discussed halting new permits for about three months so planners can draft tailored zoning measures.…
Why Cincinnati utility rates are rising
Cincinnati utility rates have become a major concern for local families and businesses.
Many households in Greater Cincinnati are seeing higher costs for electricity and natural gas as winter heating demand increases. Additionally, generation charges are rising. Duke Energy Cincinnati customers, in particular, are reporting sticker shock on…
Proposed funding loss tied to voucher lawsuit
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) now face deep uncertainty.
State legislators consider a bill that could strip critical funding from districts challenging Ohio’s universal voucher program in court.
Leaders of Cincinnati Public Schools warn that the proposal amounts to a financial crisis for the city’s educators and students.
Moreover, CPS…
First Financial Center reflects new era after renovation
Downtown Cincinnati’s convention center has been officially renamed the First Financial Center.
This change came after city leaders and First Financial Bank unveiled the new branding on February 9.
The rebranding marks a major milestone following the facility’s comprehensive renovation. Moreover, it reflects a long-term partnership between the…
Arrest in Cincinnati fatal shooting
Cincinnati authorities say the Cincinnati fatal shooting of a local mother is now the subject of criminal charges.
Police arrested a suspect nearly two months after the deadly incident in Walnut Hills. Additionally, the arrest brings new developments in a case that shocked the city and devastated a family…
Cincinnati events guide maps out what’s happening this February
As Cincinnati comes alive with events in February 2026, locals and visitors alike can look forward to a vibrant slate of cultural, seasonal, and community activities across the city.
The month brings a mix of outdoor winter experiences, performing arts, festivals, and special celebrations that reflect…
The unclaimed money notice is aimed at residents in Kentucky and beyond.
Residents can search it on state and national unclaimed property databases.
Residents of the Tri-State area — including parts of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana — are being urged to search online for unclaimed money that may be owed to them. According to the…
Ohio property tax has become one of the most contentious public policy debates in the state this year.
Ohio property tax elimination efforts are driving a heated political battle as grassroots activists push a constitutional amendment that could transform local finance.
Petition drive gains momentum
A volunteer-led movement, Citizens for Property Tax Reform, has collected…


