(The Center Square) – The Cleveland Browns plan to build a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park with state and city public funding but will do it regardless of if they receive assistance from Cuyahoga County, Haslam Sports Group Chief Operating Officer Dave Jenkins wrote in a letter to the county.
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Ohio new energy policy signed into law
Thu, 15 May 2025(The Center Square) – Ohio’s energy plan for the 21st century is now law.
Gov. Mike DeWine signed the legislation Thursday, and energy producers are calling it a road map for other states that brings together nearly every special... Read more
PJM power surge inevitable, but not insurmountable
Thu, 15 May 2025(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s ability to remain a net electricity exporter may hinge on how it balances surging demand from data centers and other large energy users with investments in new generation and infrastructure upgrades.
That was the... Read more
Property tax ban in Ohio moves forward
Thu, 15 May 2025(The Center Square) – Lawmakers and government leaders are voicing concern over a potential constitutional amendment that would end property taxes across the state.
After the proposed amendment took its second step toward reaching voters in November, alarms began... Read more
Push to make contractors verify immigration status returns
Wed, 14 May 2025(The Center Square) – Ohio lawmakers are taking another swing at forcing contractors to verify immigration status of their workers.
House Bill 246, scheduled for its second hearing Wednesday in the House Commerce and Labor Committee, would require contractors... Read more
(The Center Square) – Citing his state as an example, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday urged lawmakers in Ohio to pass a joint resolution calling for congressional term limits.
Ohio's House Joint Resolution 3 would call... Read more
Ohio voters closer to deciding on ending property taxes
Tue, 13 May 2025(The Center Square) – Ohio voters could get the chance to end property taxes in the state once and for all.
The Ohio Ballot Board meets Wednesday to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment to ban current and future property... Read more
School funding back in front of Ohio Senate committee
Mon, 12 May 2025(The Center Square) – An Ohio budget that ends the three-year-old Fair School Funding Plan and ties school money to enrollment numbers was in front of a Senate Education Committee for the fifth time Monday.
Public school districts and... Read more
Big tech giants battle over competing age verification bills
Fri, 09 May 2025(The Center Square) — A feisty battle is happening in states between app stores like Google and Apple and app developers like Meta. Both are spending and lobbying fiercely.
Currently, there are bills around the country working in favor... Read more
Push on again to test Ohio gasoline for quality
Fri, 09 May 2025(The Center Square) – The minds of drivers across Ohio, worried about the quality of gas they are pumping into their cars, could be eased if a program to test the fuel quality at the gas pumps takes effect.
... Read moreLaRose wants to strengthen election commission, not kill it
Thu, 08 May 2025(The Center Square) – Ohio Senate President Rob McColley doesn’t share the same concerns about the Ohio Elections Commission as Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
The Napolean Republican has little concern after LaRose sent a letter asking lawmakers to... Read more
ACLU-Ohio urges higher ed leaders to not help immigration officials
Wed, 07 May 2025(The Center Square) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio wants state college and university leaders not to help federal officials enforce new immigration policies.
In a letter to Ohio’s public college and university presidents released Wednesday morning,... Read more
Court upholds Householder, Borges convictions
Tue, 06 May 2025(The Center Square) – Ohio’s former House speaker and ex-leader of the state’s Republican Party will remain in prison after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld their convictions Tuesday.
Former Speaker Larry Householder received a maximum of... Read more
Push on to stop higher ed overhaul in Ohio
Tue, 06 May 2025(The Center Square) – A little more than a month after becoming law, Ohio’s higher education overhaul is under fire.
Organizers have moved into the signature-gathering phase to allow voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would amend... Read more
Proposed commission could set policy on taxpayer-funded stadiums
Mon, 05 May 2025(The Center Square) – As the debate continues to use $600 million in taxpayer funds to help the Cleveland Browns build a new stadium outside of the city of Cleveland, a new statewide sports commission is on the table.
... Read moreLocal questions dominate Ohio’s Tuesday primary
Fri, 02 May 2025(The Center Square) — Ohio voters have two days of early voting remaining for a locally focused primary election day after today.
Early in-person voting continues today, Saturday and Sunday. Polls open around the state Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.... Read more
Ohio’s future energy plan waiting on DeWine’s signature
Thu, 01 May 2025(The Center Square) – After five years and several federal convictions, the last remaining tie to House Bill 6 in Ohio is closer to ending.
What’s left is for Gov. Mike DeWine to sign House Bill 15, which supporters... Read more
East Palestine schools sue Norfolk Southern for $30M
Wed, 30 Apr 2025(The Center Square) – Citing broken promises and unpaid response costs, the East Palestine City District Board of Education sued Norfolk Southern on Wednesday.
The board’s lawsuit wants $30 million to recover losses it says it incurred as a... Read more
(The Center Square) – The Haslam Sports Group’s proposal for $600 million in bonded subsidy from the state of Ohio for a new $2.4 billion roofed Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park was filled with inconsistencies and incorrect information, according to a memo from Ohio’s Office of Budget Management.
... Read moreCourt lets ban on minor puberty blockers stand during appeal
Tue, 29 Apr 2025(The Center Square) – The Ohio Supreme Court will let stand the state’s plan on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors while the state continues its appeal of a lawsuit.
The court ruled Tuesday morning it would grant the... Read more