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Greater Cincinnati school levies head to May 5 ballot amid funding pressures

School districts across the Greater Cincinnati region are asking voters to approve new or renewed tax levies in the upcoming May 5, 2026 election. These measures primarily aim to fund daily operations such as staffing, transportation, and classroom resources. According to reporting by WLWT and Axios, at least six districts have placed levies on the…

ByNina OliverioApril 9, 20260Comments

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What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

The Theetge report does more than evaluate a police chief. It exposes how leadership, politics, and internal systems collide inside the Cincinnati Police Department. The findings are direct, but the implications are harder to pin down. The Theetge report brings new context to these discussions. For readers who want to compare perspectives directly, my original analysis…

ByTodd ZinserApril 2, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County voters face new polling locations and congressional districts this May

Hamilton County voters must prepare for significant changes ahead of the upcoming May 5 primary election. Officials encourage Hamilton County voters to check their mailboxes for updated election information right away. Many residents will vote at entirely different locations this spring. The Hamilton County Board of Elections recently consolidated several local precincts. Officials made this…

ByNina OliverioApril 1, 20260Comments

Why democrats are angry 2026 protest woman shouting political rally

Opinion Politics

Why Democrats Are Angry in 2026: A Shift in Money and Power

If you want to understand the intensity of today’s political climate, start with one question: why, in recent years, are Democrats angry? Is Lack of Money Why Democrats Are Angry? Because beneath the headlines, the protests, and the rhetoric, there’s a measurable shift happening—and it’s not subtle. At the heart of these changes is the…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 29, 20260Comments

No Kings protest crowd marching with signs like “No Kings,” “Rule of Law Not Rule of One,” and “Where’s Congress” in a large city demonstration

Politics

No Kings Protests: Inside the Network Behind the Movement

Where did all of this organization begin? The crowds in Cincinnati felt immediate. Signs appeared quickly. Messaging spread even faster. Cincinnati No Kings Protests weren’t an outlier. It was one of dozens of cities where the same protest showed up at roughly the same time. Across the country, the framing was nearly identical. The same phrases.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 29, 20260Comments

Republican women Ohio candidates Holly Adams and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry in front of the Cincinnati skyline

Opinion Politics

Republican Women Ohio: A First District Shift

Two Republican women are on the ballot in Ohio’s First Congressional District. Both are grassroots, builders, and have been treated as outliers. The district has never elected a woman in over 200 years. Republican women in Ohio understand the impact of this gap. The families paying the price for that gap in leadership are not…

ByRosemary Oglesby-HenryMarch 26, 20260Comments

Ohio farmland with red-tinted sky symbolizing China land ownership debate and national security concerns

Politics

Ohio Sports Teams Seek Exemption from China Land Ownership Restrictions Amid National Security Push

Several of Ohio’s major professional sports teams are lobbying state lawmakers to carve out an exemption. They are focused on a bill designed to limit land and property ownership tied to foreign adversaries, including China. In a March 24, 2026, what appears to be a letter to Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, organizations representing teams…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 25, 20260Comments

Casey Putsch and Kim Georgeton stand in front of an American flag and Ohio state outline during the Ohio GOP primary

Opinion Politics

Ohio GOP Primary: Establishment Power vs Grassroots Candidates

As the Ohio GOP primary approaches, Vivek Ramaswamy is widely viewed as the frontrunner. He has raised significant funding, secured high-profile endorsements, and benefits from national name recognition. However, at the same time, some Republican voters are questioning how much those advantages reflect voter preference versus institutional support, particularly in the Ohio GOP primary. The…

ByChristina HolbrookMarch 21, 20260Comments

Hands stacking coins to represent rising Cincinnati income tax and financial decision-making

Business Politics

Cincinnati Income Tax and the Talent Migration Question

The Cincinnati income tax increased to 2.1 percent in 2024 after voters approved a levy to fund infrastructure and city services. While the increase may appear modest, it highlights a larger question facing many Midwestern cities: how local policy decisions influence economic competitiveness. At the same time Cincinnati raised its local tax rate, states such…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 18, 20260Comments

Vivek Ramaswamy speaking at a podium with a "Vivek for Ohio" sign during a 2026 gubernatorial campaign event.

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Vivek Ramaswamy launches $10M ad campaign as Ohio race intensifies

The Ramaswamy ad campaign is reshaping the Ohio governor’s race ahead of the primary. Vivek Ramaswamy's multimillion-dollar push marks one of the earliest major advertising efforts in a modern Ohio gubernatorial contest. His campaign confirmed a $10 million investment across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The move positions him as one of the most aggressive…

ByNina OliverioMarch 17, 20260Comments