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Report: Ohio wage hikes can’t keep up with inflation
(The Center Square) – A new report shows a massive dump of federal taxpayer dollars into Ohio following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 recession led to the largest wage increase in more than 40 years, but it wasn’t enough for workers to keep up with the “effective” rate of inflation. Policy Matters Ohio’s State of Working Ohio report, scheduled to be released Tuesday afternoon, showed the federal COVID-19 recovery plan put Ohioans back to work at a level with prerecession numbers and gave jobseekers...
Election 2024: Endorsements on abortion issue could shed light on Ohio Supreme Court races
Within months of voters approving a reproductive rights amendment to the state constitution in November, legal challenges to Ohio's multiple laws restricting abortion started. There is no doubt that those legal fights will be decided by the Ohio Supreme Court, the ultimate arbiter of constitutional questions. ...
Massive Ohio solar farm could see decision from state Supreme Court
View a previous report on the Oak Run Solar Project in the video player above. LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite opposition from local leaders, one of the largest solar farms in the country is set to be built in central Ohio. But that decision could make its way to the Ohio Supreme Court. The Ohio […]
Ohio ranks in top 10 states with highest obesity rates, analysis finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A study by U.S. News & World Report found Ohio ranks in the top 10 states with the highest obesity rates. The American obesity epidemic is estimated to cost the U.S. healthcare system approximately $173 billion each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition is also […]
Ohio GOP legislator could be disqualified under law used to target trans candidates
Watch a previous NBC4 report on Ohio’s name-change law in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Republican running to keep his Ohio House seat could be kicked off the ballot by a state law that also disqualified a transgender candidate for omitting their former legal name. The Mahoning County Board of Elections […]
New study finds record number of jobs in Ohio, but disparities continue
A new analysis of the working world in Ohio credited federal investment and wage improvement with record job numbers in the state, but said barriers still exist for some workers. Findings from the “State of Working Ohio” report by Policy Matters Ohio showed better recovery compared with previous post-recession times, and the thinktank said the […]
Ohio has mandated schools follow the science of reading. Many southeast Ohio schools were one step ahead
JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Sommer McCorkle knew early on that her son was behind in reading. “We had been working with a tutor, and I was working with him at home,” McCorkle recalled. As a curriculum director, she knew the importance of the upcoming third grade reading test. She wanted her son to do well.
Hungarian Festival returns to Parma: Sun Postings
PARMA, Ohio -- Hungarian culture will come alive at Ohio’s largest Hungarian festival. The one-day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 1) at German Central Park. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
State Senate candidate back in race after previously dropping out
After previously withdrawing from the Ohio state Senate race, Paloma De La Fuente has announced she is “ready to fight.” On Monday, the 19-year-old candidate from Perrysburg posted on the social media app X, formerly known as Twitter, that she made changes to her leadership and campaign method. “I am confident that I have found the way I can best tackle the area that makes up my district; revamp my efforts; and win this race,” the post said. She posted earlier this month that she was dropping out of the race to prioritize the health of her family.
Hypocrisy? In 2022 Mike DeWine favored ousting lawmakers from legislative mapmaking. Now, he says the opposite. Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine said multiple times during his last campaign for governor that politicians should be removed from the process of redistricting. But he’s raising money to defeat a ballot measure that would do just that. We’re talking about DeWine and Republicans’ push to defeat Citizens...
Congressman tours Discount Drug Mart store and pharmacy
PARMA, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's seventh district toured Discount Drug Mart's store and pharmacy in this city south of Cleveland. Miller spoke with pharmacist Jackson Gilbride and pharmacy supervisor Bill Martin. He also met with Discount Drug Mart government and public affairs director Steve Ferris.
National Dog Day: Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces adult dog adoption fees to $20
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- Are you hoping to celebrate National Dog Day by adopting a new pup? Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter has reduced adoption fees for adult dogs to only $20 through Sept. 1. All available and lost pets can be viewed here. Adoptions include spay/neuter services, vaccinations, a 2024...
North Royalton School District finds buyer for former Albion Elementary property
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio -- A Medina attorney who represents real estate developers is helping one of his clients purchase the former Albion Elementary School property on Albion Road. Phillip A. Helon, through his company West Market Business Services, is the registered agent for GreyFoxRE LLC, a limited liability company his...
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