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Economic Inclusion department draws federal funding threat from Ohio senator

Cincinnati officials are facing pressure from Washington after U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno threatened to seek a suspension of federal funding unless the city reverses its newly established Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement.  Moreno’s warning followed the Cincinnati City Council’s approval of an ordinance reorganizing procurement and supplier diversity functions into a standalone department.  He…

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Cincinnati fleet services renovation moves forward with $10 million railroad sale investment

City officials have approved the use of $10 million from proceeds generated by the sale of Cincinnati’s Southern Railway assets. This funding will be used to modernize the nearly century-old facility.  The investment represents one of the latest infrastructure projects funded through the railroad transaction. Moreover, this transaction continues to provide significant capital for…

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Panoramic view of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River at sunset, highlighting the city center during the fiscal year 2027 budget hearings.

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

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Close-up of a Cincinnati Police patrol cruiser parked on a city street, representing the department currently evaluating proposed police budget cuts.

Interim chief warns Cincinnati Police budget cuts could force officer layoffs

City officials face difficult decisions as proposed police budget cuts threaten municipal public safety efforts. Interim Chief Adam Hennie presented the initial police budget cuts to the City Council this week. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie presented $6.6 million in police budget cuts during a Monday committee meeting. These proposed reductions arrive as city…

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A desk showing a document titled 'City of Cincinnati Retirement System Pension Liability Report' next to a paper stamped 'Under Review,' with the Cincinnati skyline visible through a window in the background.

Cincinnati pension debt plan revives effort to eliminate $850M liability

Cincinnati pension debt remains a major financial challenge as city leaders attempt another plan to eliminate roughly $850 million in retirement liabilities. Cincinnati officials are taking another step toward addressing a long-standing financial burden tied to the city’s retirement system.  The new proposal focuses on eliminating about $850 million in pension liabilities that have…

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