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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’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

Hamilton County Republicans gather for a party meeting and chairman election in Cincinnati as members discuss the future of the HCGOP.

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Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” That statement rings so true, and the problem is, it’s getting harder to tell them apart within the Hamilton County Republicans. I walked into a room filled with people of the same party affiliation, same values, same goals, but with differing ways of achieving those goals, much…

ByCherise WilsonJune 8, 20260Comments

Students walking into school as Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program faces a major legal challenge over school choice and education funding.

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Why Ohio’s EdChoice Lawsuit Could Change Education Across the State

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals is hearing arguments today in a major legal challenge that could reshape education options for tens of thousands of Ohio families. More than 300 public school districts, including several in Greater Cincinnati, are trying to dismantle the EdChoice voucher program, which currently serves roughly 150,000 to 166,000 students…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 12, 20260Comments

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Ohio primary race heats up for state Supreme Court seat

The contest features four candidates with judicial experience, reflecting a competitive and closely watched Republican primary. Judges Andrew King, Jill Flagg Lanzinger, and Ronald Lewis are all serving on Ohio appellate courts, while Colleen O’Donnell brings experience as a former common pleas and immigration judge. According to the State News Bureau, the absence of a…

ByNina OliverioMay 4, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police chief firing shows tension between city manager and police leadership

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Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 24, 20260Comments

Alt Text: 3D illustration for a news article about the Ohio governor race, featuring a massive stack of $25,000,000 cash on a framed topographic map of Ohio, representing Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign funding. A deep shadow is cast over the Cincinnati area.

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Ramaswamy funding reshapes Ohio governor race with $25M personal investment

The Ohio gubernatorial contest has taken a major turn after Vivek Ramaswamy invested $25 million of his own money into his campaign. The move has rapidly expanded his campaign’s financial resources compared to competitors. According to reporting by Fox News, the Trump-endorsed candidate now holds roughly $30 million in cash on hand. Ramaswamy funding has…

ByNina OliverioApril 21, 20260Comments

A hand holding a manila folder labeled "HOUSE BILL 249" in front of the Ohio Statehouse building.

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Ohio clothing bill sparks debate over public attire rules

The legislation at the center of the debate is Ohio House Bill 249, which recently passed the Ohio House and now awaits further action. Lawmakers introduced the measure to update and expand the state’s indecent exposure laws. Supporters say it focuses on restricting explicit performances in front of minors. Critics argue the wording could unintentionally…

ByNina OliverioApril 20, 20260Comments

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Sports wagers fee proposed to fund Ohio stadiums and schools

Ohio lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would add a new cost to sports betting activity across the state. Republican State Senator Louis Blessing III introduced the legislation, which would impose a two-percent fee on sports wagers placed through licensed operators. The proposal builds on earlier discussions led by Mike DeWine during the state’s previous…

ByNina OliverioApril 15, 20260Comments

Freight rail yard in Cincinnati with Norfolk Southern trains and multiple tracks at sunset

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The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati began seriously pursuing the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway in late 2022. The deal closed on March 15, 2024, for $1.6 billion. Today, more than two years later, the trust fund created from that sale, known as the Cincinnati rail fund, is approaching $2 billion. On the surface, that looks like a success.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 23, 20260Comments

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

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

Why Ohio’s EdChoice Lawsuit Could Change Education Across the State

Ohio primary race heats up for state Supreme Court seat

Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Ramaswamy funding reshapes Ohio governor race with $25M personal investment

Ohio clothing bill sparks debate over public attire rules

Sports wagers fee proposed to fund Ohio stadiums and schools

The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

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