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While Ohio works to attract new visitors, it has a running start with efforts to attract employers. According to corporate real estate and economic developme

While Ohio works to attract new visitors, it has a running start with efforts to attract employers. According to corporate real estate and economic development

jpatterson@mariettatimes.com While Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced predicted reductions in COVID restrictions in the next few weeks and months; positive local response is still measured, in part, by increasing cases of coronavirus. Thursday saw a jump in new confirmed cases by 43 from Wednesday’s Washington County numbers. Plus, another death from coronavirus was logged in the county. So while the announcement stated and then further tweeted from DeWine concerning sporting and entertainment e...

Despite the curfew being off the table, bars can still be cited for breaking other COVID-19 regulations. Author: Amy Steigerwald Updated: 6:52 PM EST February 23, 2021 TOLEDO, Ohio — While Ohio bars and restaurants are still not allowed to operate at full capacity, they no longer have to close hours earlier than they normally would.  Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit said Tuesday that, so far, staying open later hasnt created any new problems. "Theres st...

To support Ohio’s efforts to compete for jobs, workers and the future of the auto industry, the state should reconsider its unreasonable vehicle registration fees. While a per-mile fee would be preferable, start by lowering the fee to $100 for electric vehicles, $50 for plug-in hybrids and zero for gasoline-only hybrids, writes Michael Peters, CEO of Sway Mobility in Cleveland.

While Ohio continues to vaccinate those in the 1-B group, Pennsylvanians are stuck in the first phase. Governor Wolf and his administration are taking heat over what some are calling a botched and dif

Ohio schools get some relief from cuts: Capitol Letter Updated Jan 25, 2021; Facebook Share Rotunda Rumblings Director’s cut: Gov. Mike DeWine is restoring some of the state education money that he previously said would be cut, Andrew Tobias reports. Last year, DeWine cut about $776 million from the state’s general operating budget for 2020, including $300 million in cuts to K-12 school funding and $110 million in cuts to higher education funding. But under the new order, DeWine is resto...

Senate Republicans just took two big hits to their 2022 chances CNN 1/25/2021 Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large © Tom Brenner/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivers remarks during the Weekly Senate Policy Luncheon Press Conference on June 25, 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of retaking co...

Senate Republicans just took 2 big hits to their 2022 chances Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of retaking control in 2022. “This is a tough time to be in public service,” Portman said in announcing his decision. “For many of the issues I am most passionate about, I will continue to make a difference outside of the Senate, beyond 2022.” The Portman news comes hard on the heels...

As our attention remains mostly on the coronavirus, seasonal influenza cases are down significantly in all parts of the country.