The Cincinnati immigration policy has quickly become a flashpoint in local and state politics.
The immigration policy passed this week aims to limit how federal agencies use city resources for civil immigration enforcement.
City Council’s recent vote places Cincinnati at the center of an ongoing debate about local control and immigration enforcement.
Council action on Cincinnati…
Cincinnati City Council’s vote on enforcement cooperation drew sharp attention across the city.
The council approved new limits on how local authorities work with federal immigration enforcement.
The measures focus on restricting access to city surveillance systems and property for immigration enforcement without judicial oversight.
City Hall tightens enforcement cooperation rules
Council members voted Wednesday…
Ranked choice voting is no longer a theoretical reform debate in Ohio.
This week, the Ohio House joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 63, which would prohibit ranked choice voting in all state and local elections.
The legislation now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for consideration. Ranked Choice Voting has been a topic of…
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum
The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement.
The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…
The recent data center zoning approval marks a major economic shift for Wilmington.
Local leaders hope this data center zoning decision brings new jobs to the region.
The Wilmington City Council officially passed new data center zoning ordinances on Thursday. Consequently , this data center zoning decision fundamentally changes the landscape of Clinton County.
The…
Cincinnati pension settlement moves forward after months of negotiations.
City leaders say the Cincinnati pension settlement will protect retirees and strengthen long-term financial stability.
The new agreement represents a major effort to address the long-running challenges facing the City of Cincinnati's retirement system. Officials announced the framework earlier this week, calling it a balanced compromise…
Cincinnati’s Budget, Finance, and Governance Committee this week approved immigrant services funding of $210,000 to support legal representation and community services for immigrants and refugees in the city.
The motion, introduced by Councilman Ryan James, aims to expand access to legal counsel, outreach programs, and social resources for migrants navigating complex federal immigration processes.
Advocates…
Homelessness in Cincinnati continues to strain local systems
Homelessness in Cincinnati is increasing as emergency shelters Cincinnati providers operate report higher demand and longer stays.
Homelessness in Cincinnati has climbed in recent years, mirroring trends across the state and nation. Homelessness in Cincinnati now affects families, seniors, and young adults at growing rates, according to…
Cincinnati ShotSpotter remains a focal point in the city’s public safety strategy.
Cincinnati ShotSpotter continues to shape how police deploy resources in neighborhoods affected by gun violence.
City officials say the acoustic gunshot detection system helps officers respond faster to shootings. The technology uses rooftop sensors to detect, triangulate, and alert police to suspected gunfire…
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…


