Ohio
Ohio voters will once again weigh in on redistricting reform
After previous efforts to stop gerrymandering failed, Ohioans will try again—this time completely removing lawmakers and other politicians from the redistricting process.
Haitian immigrants find new footholds, and familiar backlash, in the Midwest, South
Jobs are drawing Haitians from traditional communities in Florida and New York.
Six months later, what did cities learn from the solar eclipse? Plan, plan, plan.
Communities in the path of totality look back at the lessons learned. Preparing for the worst and biggest impacts is worth it, they say.
Mayors rally to support Springfield amid 'unprecedented' situation
Local leaders have experience responding to crises that attract national attention, from natural disasters to shootings, but the politics and threats of violence in the central Ohio town make this situation different.
In an unprecedented move, Ohio is funding construction of private religious schools
The state is giving millions in taxpayer dollars directly to private schools to help them renovate and expand their campuses. It may be the next frontier in the push to increase the use of school vouchers, proponents say.
The nation’s last refuge for affordable homes is in Northeast Ohio
There are no states left where everybody could afford to buy a home.
How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism
COMMENTARY | When schools changed how they discipline students, fewer kids missed class.
So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?
Whether they use Yondr to secure devices or send students to their lockers, educators are finding that setting policy is easy. Enforcement is hard.
Using ‘mindfulness’ to train employees against cyberattacks
Ohio has launched a cyber range that promises a different curriculum for state and local employees than the standard, once-a-year cyber training most public employees get.
Report shows Ohio one of many states still prosecuting ‘HIV-related’ crimes
A new report shows more than 200 cases of "HIV-related prosecutions" in Ohio between 2014 and 2020.
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One state looks to collect multiyear data to address the mental health crisis
Ohio has launched a $20 million research project to study the social and biological factors influencing mental health. Researchers hope the study will continue for two decades and deliver actionable insights for policymakers nationwide.
Municipalities taxing stay-at-home workers during pandemic was OK, court says
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a temporary state law that allowed employers to withhold municipal income tax irrespective of where their employees performed their work. The ruling sets a precedent in the state.
Ohio voted on abortion. Next year, 11 more states might, too.
The push for sending the contentious issue to voters comes on the heels of last year’s string of ballot measure wins for abortion rights in six states.
What to watch for in Tuesday’s high-stakes elections
Abortion rights are playing a pivotal role in elections in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
How efforts to restrict democracy in Ohio also make it harder to fight climate change
Gerrymandering, voter suppression, dark money and other moves insulate policymakers from accountability when they prop up fossil fuels at the expense of clean energy.
Officials Tout Data Centers’ Economic Benefits
Amazon said its facilities in Virginia paid more than $300 million in taxes last year alone, and local leaders said the campuses contribute to economic development.
How Localities in One Midwest State are Spending New Federal Funds
Local leaders shared work they have underway using pandemic aid and infrastructure dollars during a White House visit.
Toxic Algal Blooms are Driving Up Water Costs in the Great Lakes
In Toledo, Ohio, monitoring and treating algae-contaminated water from Lake Erie costs $100 per family per year.
How a Small City Pushed Ahead with its Downtown Revival, Despite the Pandemic
Lorain, Ohio Mayor Jack Bradley describes how he worked to keep momentum going during the past two years with a downtown “renaissance.”
Is This the Year for Two-woman Tickets?
Ohio Democrats this week picked women as their nominees for governor and lieutenant governor. Other voters could follow suit in a year when more women are running to lead their states.
