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What to know about Cincinnati’s 2025 public safety overhaul: curfews, funding, and lawsuits

Cincinnati public safety remains at the forefront of local government debate as the city implements policy changes, expanded funding and curfew revisions to address community concerns.  Cincinnati public safety reforms have triggered a mix of responses from residents, council members and advocacy groups as officials work to balance enforcement, prevention and civil liberties in…

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Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

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Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) has announced its largest-ever round of affordable housing funding, committing nearly $51.9 million in grants to support development across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.  This year’s expanded initiative illustrates how crucial affordable housing funding has become as communities push to meet rising demand for safe, quality homes.…

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George Floyd protest settlement

George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote. Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…

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Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders.  The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

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