Ohio data center bill would require voter approval for major projects

Two Republican state representatives have introduced legislation that would place new restrictions on the development of large-scale data centers in Ohio. House Bill 983, known as the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, would require voter approval before major data center projects or expansions could move forward. State Reps. Jennifer Gross of West Chester…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati congressional candidate’s hit‑and‑run case puts campaign under scrutiny

Cincinnati Libertarian candidate John David Hancock faces a hit‑and‑run case after prosecutors say he failed to stop for a seriously injured pedestrian. The hit‑and‑run case has put the campaign of the 31‑year‑old hopeful in the spotlight as he continues his bid for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District seat. Hancock’s indictment on a felony charge stems from…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 19, 20260Comments

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U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

The Cincinnati police camera funding measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. It sends more than $1 million in federal dollars to bolster local public safety efforts. The funding would enhance camera technology used by the Cincinnati Police Department. Additionally, it will expand mental health and crisis response services, according to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

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Eric Conroy’s Congressional Bid: A Profile in Service, Strategy, and Stakes

When a candidate like Eric Conroy runs for Congress in 2026, the stakes are high: The map is shifting (redistricting forthcoming), voter alignment is volatile, and incumbents are more vulnerable than ever. Into this environment steps Eric Conroy , a Cincinnati native, Air Force veteran, former CIA case officer, and now Republican challenger to Democratic…

ByCincinnati ExchangeOctober 15, 20250Comments

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