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Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

Hamilton County is developing its 2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to guide economic priorities over the next five years. County officials held two public engagement sessions Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Hamilton County Central Campus in Cincinnati to present recent economic data and hear from residents about the county’s future priorities. Hamilton County reviews economic…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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Record diesel prices raise costs for Cincinnati businesses and consumers

The prices of diesel are reaching record levels across the United States. The national average price of diesel reached a record $6.2301 per gallon on Sept. 14, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The price is up from $5.9015 a week earlier and $3.6923 a year ago. AAA’s current record is also above the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 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

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Business

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

AI job training is becoming a central focus of new federal policy. There's a new push from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeships, skills-based hiring, and faster pathways into high-demand roles. The initiative is designed to close the gap between how workers are trained and how companies actually hire, particularly as…

ByDan O’KeeffeMarch 24, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati Growth Strategy: Is the City Thinking Big Enough for AI?

The Cincinnati growth strategy is at a decision point. Artificial intelligence is not a niche trend. It is changing how companies operate, how quickly startups scale, and where talent concentrates. Cities that move early tend to define their role in the new economy, while cities that hesitate adapt later, on someone else’s terms. When…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 24, 20260Comments

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Featured Politics

Where America Is Right Now: What the Economy, Crime, and Institutions Actually Show

Article Summary Public debate often frames the United States as either in crisis or in comeback mode. Economic data from late 2025 and early 2026 suggests a more grounded reality: inflation has cooled, growth rebounded, interest rates eased from their highs, and violent crime declined in many major cities. At the same time, deeper structural…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 1, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

Record diesel prices raise costs for Cincinnati businesses and consumers

Republican Women Ohio: A First District Shift

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

Cincinnati Growth Strategy: Is the City Thinking Big Enough for AI?

Where America Is Right Now: What the Economy, Crime, and Institutions Actually Show

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