AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCapital Budget Watch: Ohio’s $3.7 billion, two-year capital budget signed by Gov. Mike DeWine is pushing new state money to local projects in Wayne and Holmes counties. Death Penalty Reversal: DeWine says Ohio should abolish capital punishment, arguing it isn’t a deterrent and citing decades of state experience. Federal Policy & Jobs: The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland will host a State of Small Business Symposium in June 2026, focusing on data-driven challenges for small firms across the region. Courts & Civil Liberties: A federal appeals court restored Ohio rules limiting minors’ social media access, keeping parental-consent requirements in place. Healthcare & Enforcement: A watchdog report alleges a major rail union leadership steered money to Democratic-aligned causes despite many members backing Trump. Public Safety & Assistance: Ohio’s Summer Crisis Program (HEAP) opens July 1 to help eligible families pay electric bills, buy cooling equipment, or repair central air. Ohio Politics in the News Cycle: A major DeWine death-penalty reversal is likely to collide with state GOP positions as lawmakers and voters weigh what comes next.
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