AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing & Jobs: Gov. Mike DeWine announced $26.9M in Welcome Home Ohio grants to expand safe, affordable housing in 57 counties, with 25 counties still awaiting funds. Education Policy: A Charlie Kirk–named bill letting teachers discuss religion’s influence on U.S. history has stalled in the Ohio Senate for six months after passing the House. School Culture Fight: Opposition is mounting against Ohio SB 113, which would restrict DEI in public schools, with critics calling it vague and potentially chilling. Immigration & Courts: A campaign-finance watchdog says GEO Group gave $250K to a super PAC aligned with Rep. Jim Jordan, prompting an FEC complaint. Public Health: OhioSEE is providing free eye exams and glasses to students in about 230 districts across 15 counties. Local Government: Hubbard approved a 12-month data center moratorium after residents raised concerns. Cybercrime: A Latvian negotiator tied to the Karakurt ransomware operation was sentenced in federal court in Ohio to 102 months. Elections & Voting Rights: Youngstown-area leaders protested the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act setback, arguing it pushes Section 2 closer to “life support.” Data Center Tax Breaks: Ohio approved a new $42.3M tax exemption for two Columbus-area data centers, even as the state pauses other incentives.
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