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    Economy

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    July 27, 2026

    Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.

    Facing backlash, Ramaswamy has softened his March proposal as a Scioto Analysis survey found economists split on savings but united that fewer degrees would result.

    Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
    July 27, 2026

    More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge

    AEP Ohio's disconnection rate hit 15%, quadruple FirstEnergy's, as the utility's CEO earned $36 million last year while bills climbed 53% since 2021.

    More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge
    July 27, 2026

    Landmark federal housing law tries new ways to boost local building

    The law ties CDBG funding to housing growth starting in 2029, but a 24% HUD staffing cut has officials doubting the agency can implement it.

    Landmark federal housing law tries new ways to boost local building
    July 24, 2026

    Tiffin mayor says developer turned to annexation after Hopewell Township refused to rezone 149 acres

    A 1999 sewer agreement, not zoning plans the mayor calls preliminary, is why the annexation process bars neighbors from any hearing or appeal.

    Tiffin mayor says developer turned to annexation after Hopewell Township refused to rezone 149 acres
    July 24, 2026

    US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise

    The Senate resolution failed 47-49 as two Republicans skipped the vote, while Hegseth put the war's cost so far at $37.5 billion with $67 billion more requested.

    US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
    July 24, 2026

    Ohio renters need to earn at least $23.82 an hour to afford two-bedroom rental, new report shows

    The average Ohio renter earns $19.59 an hour, $4.23 short, while the state faces a shortage of 266,000 affordable rental units.

    Ohio renters need to earn at least $23.82 an hour to afford two-bedroom rental, new report shows
    July 23, 2026

    Ramaswamy blamed American 'mediocrity' for tech firms hiring foreigners. His own company filed 29 H-1B visas.

    Federal records show Roivant, the company Ramaswamy founded, had 29 H-1B visas approved from 2018 to 2023, even as he calls the program badly broken.

    Ramaswamy blamed American 'mediocrity' for tech firms hiring foreigners. His own company filed 29 H-1B visas.
    July 23, 2026

    Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states

    Advocates say 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have already lost SNAP benefits, with states like Alabama weighing cuts to the program entirely.

    Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
    July 22, 2026

    Republicans in US House approve stopgap spending bill ahead of Oct. 1 deadline

    DeLauro says the bill lets DHS shift billions to Border Patrol without reform, while Senate leaders Collins and Murray plan to rework it before Oct. 1.

    Republicans in US House approve stopgap spending bill ahead of Oct. 1 deadline
    July 22, 2026

    Private investment in youth sports draws state, federal scrutiny

    Michigan and Texas attorneys general are probing hockey rink consolidators as Congress weighs a bill banning predatory private equity in youth sports.

    Private investment in youth sports draws state, federal scrutiny
    July 21, 2026

    Trump proposal will turn federal grants into a system of political favors, Democrats warn

    Even Republican Sen. Susan Collins wants OMB to withdraw parts of the rule, warning it could harm rural communities and biomedical research funding.

    Trump proposal will turn federal grants into a system of political favors, Democrats warn
    July 21, 2026

    Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs

    Trump invoked a dormant 1930 tariff law never before enforced, after his prior Canada tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court and $166 billion had to be refunded.

    Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs
    July 21, 2026

    Tax change would spur Ohio development — and help low-income families most, new study says

    Notre Dame researchers found Cincinnati parking lots pay far less tax per square foot than nearby apartments, while a proposed land-value shift would cut costs 17% for poorest neighborhoods.

    Tax change would spur Ohio development — and help low-income families most, new study says
    July 20, 2026

    Cleveland Fed: Business activity up, but high fuel costs are increasing prices, hurting consumers

    Retailers told the Cleveland Fed that low-income shoppers are cutting spending while auto dealers report softer sales tied to high vehicle prices and interest rates.

    Cleveland Fed: Business activity up, but high fuel costs are increasing prices, hurting consumers
    July 17, 2026

    US House panel approves $95B GOP-only budget blueprint

    The 20-14 party-line vote rejected all Democratic amendments and sets up $60 billion for defense, $12 billion for farmers and $10 billion for voter ID grants.

    US House panel approves $95B GOP-only budget blueprint
    July 16, 2026

    CNBC rated Ohio ‘Top State for Business.’ Here’s what that means — and what it doesn’t.

    CNBC's own reporter says the ranking measures state marketing pitches, not worker wellbeing, where Ohio ranks 35th for workforce and last for cost of living.

    CNBC rated Ohio ‘Top State for Business.’ Here’s what that means — and what it doesn’t.
    July 16, 2026

    PJM Interconnection electricity price hits cap again in latest auction

    Data center demand and a widening supply shortfall are driving the $16 billion cost increase, adding up to $320 a year to some residential bills.

    PJM Interconnection electricity price hits cap again in latest auction
    July 15, 2026

    US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms

    The $95 billion package also includes $10 billion for state voter ID grants, and Senate Republicans remain divided over using reconciliation a third time.

    US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms
    July 15, 2026

    Vivek Ramaswamy says he’ll never quit on Ohio. His record tells another story

    A jet-fueled record of drug failures, pandemic profits, a relocated firm and data-center investments raises questions Ohio voters must weigh before Nov. 3.

    Vivek Ramaswamy says he’ll never quit on Ohio. His record tells another story
    July 15, 2026

    Ohioans received $182.5 million from the state’s unclaimed funds during 2026 fiscal year

    Payouts nearly tripled after DeWine tapped $1 billion in unclaimed funds for stadiums, with 14 facilities still competing for a remaining $400 million.

    Ohioans received $182.5 million from the state’s unclaimed funds during 2026 fiscal year
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