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Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth aims to reshape neighborhood planning

Cincinnati city leaders formally proposed the Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth to streamline economic development. The Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is a central piece of a broader neighborhood planning overhaul aimed at guiding future investment.  Officials say the proposal will reduce bureaucracy and make Cincinnati more competitive for development. At the same time,…

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Democrats fundraising advantage drives early momentum in Ohio congressional races

Ohio fundraising advantage shapes early 2026 campaign landscape This fundraising advantage is emerging as a defining factor in the state’s 2026 congressional contests.  Ohio incumbents, particularly Democrats in the state’s most competitive districts, have outpaced challengers in raising campaign funds. Ohio’s amended congressional map, approved in late 2025, still leaves several swing districts. In these,…

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Government shutdown funding fight intensifies after Trump signs bill

Article Summary President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that ended a four‑day partial government shutdown, but a government shutdown funding battle is still unfolding. The legislation funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, yet only temporarily extends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Feb. 13. Lawmakers now face urgent negotiations over DHS funding and…

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Medical cannabis sales begin in Northern Kentucky dispensaries

First local dispensary launches in Florence Medical cannabis represents a historic shift for Northern Kentucky healthcare as the first dispensaries open their doors to qualified patients. Northern Kentucky has officially commenced the sales of medical cannabis in the region, marking the end of a long wait for thousands of patients. According to reports from WVXU, Bluegrass…

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Cincinnati public safety funding: City details spending of extra $5.4M

Public safety funding updates show how council and police are allocating the extra $5.4M. Cincinnati officials provided a detailed public safety funding update Monday. They outlined how the extra $5.4 million appropriated last year is being spent to boost police visibility, expand technology and support community outreach.   Council first approved the supplemental public safety…

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FBI investigates Northern Kentucky city’s finances after city uncovers revenue diversion

Article Summary The FBI is investigating Florence finances after city officials in Northern Kentucky discovered irregular revenue diversion activities. The city alerted federal authorities and provided records, prompting a criminal probe. Officials uncovered the issue during a finance department reorganization following the departure of the chief financial officer. Consequently , the city requested an…

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