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CCS looks to fire HR exec after district overspends by $40 million on insurance

CCS looks to fire HR exec after district overspends by $40 million on insurance

An audit said the CCS dealings with Aon insurance consultant prompted the district to spend $40 million more than needed on health insurance.
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Hamilton County commissioners to vote on authorizing money for Bengals stadium

Hamilton County commissioners to vote on authorizing money for Bengals stadium

The Hamilton County commissioners will vote on authorizing and issuing bonds for Paycor Stadium renovations at their meeting on Thursday, July 30.
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Oklahoma's State Question 844 Could Impact School Funding

Oklahoma's State Question 844 Could Impact School Funding

Oklahoma's State Question 844, set for a vote on August 25, proposes to remove the constitutional requirement for the state to reimburse local governments and school districts for revenue lost due to a five-year property tax exemption for manufacturers. This change could significantly affect school districts, particularly those in areas with major industrial investments, such as Pryor Public Schools, which received substantial funds from the Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund. The proposal is driven by legislative leaders who argue that the reimbursements have become too costly and concentrated in certain counties.
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Chicago Public Schools Increases TIF Revenue to Avoid Furloughs Amid Budget Crisis

Chicago Public Schools Increases TIF Revenue to Avoid Furloughs Amid Budget Crisis

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has increased its projected Tax Increment Financing (TIF) surplus revenue by $85 million to prevent furloughs. This adjustment raises the district's anticipated TIF surplus to $285 million in its proposed 2026-27 budget. The decision comes after significant pressure from board members and staff unions, who criticized the original budget plan that included over 700 teacher layoffs and deep department cuts. TIF districts are special zones that pool property tax revenue increases for redevelopment, and the surplus is distributed to taxing districts like CPS.
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Ohio immigration attorneys, advocates ready for potential ICE surge as TPS ends

Ohio immigration attorneys, advocates ready for potential ICE surge as TPS ends

Immigration attorneys and advocate groups say ICE is active in Ohio, and enforcement could surge with the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants.
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Education Freedom Tax Credit Diverts Funds from Public to Private Schools

Education Freedom Tax Credit Diverts Funds from Public to Private Schools

The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025, is set to allow parents, including those with high incomes, to send their children to private schools using federal tax credits. This initiative is expected to impact approximately 18 million school-aged children across the United States. The EFTC funds are sourced from donations that are reimbursed by federal tax credits, effectively diverting money that would have otherwise been paid to the federal government. Critics argue that this move will siphon funds away from public schools, which are already struggling with fixed costs and declining enrollments. The program is similar to existing state programs in North Carolina and Arizona, where a significant portion of the funds have been used by families who were already sending their children to private schools.
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Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried

Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried

President Donald Trump says car companies are thriving due to tariffs and other key policies he's instituted as president
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Court strikes down Arizona ballot measure shielding school vouchers

Court strikes down Arizona ballot measure shielding school vouchers

A judge blocked a GOP ballot measure that aimed to shield Arizona's school voucher program from future reforms.
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What's your level of storm damage? Here's how to report it

What's your level of storm damage? Here's how to report it

Hamilton County continues to assess damage from the July 17 storm that flooded streets, homes and business and caused one death.
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Columbus' Somali community rallies in response to fraud allegations

Columbus' Somali community rallies in response to fraud allegations

With signs reading "Due Process for All" and "A Few Do Not Represent an Entire Community," Somali community members spoke out.
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Amy Acton says new data centers must pay for utilities, use union labor

Amy Acton says new data centers must pay for utilities, use union labor

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton wants to ban new data centers if they don't meet certain criteria, including paying their utility costs.
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Who are New Albany-Plain Local Schools highest-paid workers?

Who are New Albany-Plain Local Schools highest-paid workers?

District leaders and a bus driver top the list of highest-paid employees in New Albany schools. See how much they made last year in our database.