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Cincinnati Public Schools levy faces support and opposition ahead of Election Day

Cincinnati Public Schools’ proposed levy is drawing support and opposition as voters prepare to decide Issue 4 on November 3, 2026. The five-year, 7-mill property tax proposal would generate an estimated $66.3 million annually for the district, but concerns about affordability, spending transparency and the timing of the request have fueled opposition. Issue 4…

ByNina OliverioOctober 29, 20260Comments

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Ohio surpasses 1 million early ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

Ohio has surpassed 1 million early ballots ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm election, according to election-tracking data cited in local reporting. The milestone highlights early voting activity across the state as candidates compete for key offices, including governor and a U.S. Senate seat. The latest figures also show differences in early-voting patterns among…

ByNina OliverioOctober 26, 20260Comments

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Ohio voter-roll removals: 74 noncitizens reportedly removed in Greater Cincinnati

Ohio’s voter-registration reviews have drawn attention to citizenship verification and election-record accuracy. This includes a report that 74 noncitizens were removed from voter rolls in Greater Cincinnati this year. However, the local figure and the separate claim that tens of thousands of Ohio voters were removed require additional verification. This must be done through official…

ByNina OliverioOctober 22, 20260Comments

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FBI investigates suspicious powder mailing to Ohio secretary of state’s office ahead of election

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a suspicious mailing containing a white powdery substance that was sent to the Ohio secretary of state’s office. This has raised security concerns ahead of the November 3 general election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the U.S. Postal Service intercepted the letter before it reached…

ByNina OliverioOctober 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati business leaders are urging Cincinnati Public Schools to pause its proposed property tax levy, citing concerns about transparency, timing and community support. The five-year, 7-mill measure is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot and would generate approximately $66.3 million annually if approved. Letters from Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon…

ByNina OliverioOctober 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders met with residents Tuesday, October 13, to discuss a proposed property tax levy that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The town hall gave community members an opportunity to learn about the district’s financial challenges, the proposed funding measure and its potential impact on local taxpayers. The meeting…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

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November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools will host two town halls in October to explain Issue 4, a proposed property tax levy that voters will consider in the November 3, 2026, election. Superintendent Shauna Murphy and Treasurer Michael Gustin will lead the meetings to discuss the proposed five-year, 7-mill operating levy, its estimated cost to homeowners, and the…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Ohio voter ID bill vetoed by DeWine, setting up potential legislative showdown

Ohio voters will not face new photo ID requirements for mail-in ballots after Gov. Mike DeWine rejected House Bill 472 on June 24. The legislation would have expanded Ohio’s existing voter identification requirements by requiring absentee voters to provide a photo ID when voting by mail beginning in 2027. DeWine said the proposal would create…

ByNina OliverioJune 25, 20260Comments

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Ohio voting rights group raid sparks scrutiny after FBI searches voter advocacy organization

Federal agents executed searches tied to the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a nonprofit organization known for voter registration, civic engagement, and community organizing efforts across Ohio. Reports of the searches emerged on June 12 after multiple news outlets reported that FBI agents entered the organization’s Cleveland office and visited the homes of several staff members and…

ByNina OliverioJune 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools levy faces support and opposition ahead of Election Day

Ohio surpasses 1 million early ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

Ohio voter-roll removals: 74 noncitizens reportedly removed in Greater Cincinnati

FBI investigates suspicious powder mailing to Ohio secretary of state’s office ahead of election

Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Ohio voter ID bill vetoed by DeWine, setting up potential legislative showdown

Ohio voting rights group raid sparks scrutiny after FBI searches voter advocacy organization

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