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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Cincinnati
Ohio's Universal Vouchers Reshape K-12 Education Landscape
Ohio has transformed its EdChoice program into a universal voucher system, opening private school access to every K-12 student regardless of income or location. Signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine last July, the expansion is projected to cost over $500 million annually while boosting public school funding. Critics question accountability as taxpayer dollars flow to nonpublic schools.
DeWine Pumps $50M Into Lake Erie Algae Fight as Blooms Threaten Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine has allocated $50 million through executive order to accelerate efforts combating toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie, building on his H2Ohio initiative that has enrolled 1.8 million farmland acres in pollution-reduction programs. The investment targets the western basin near Toledo, where blooms endanger drinking water for more than 500,000 people and threaten the region's tourism economy.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Miami/Galbraith Roundabout Open!
The new roundabout at Galbraith and Miami Avenue in Cincinnati is now open, completed ahead of schedule with 90% of funding from an ODOT Safety Grant.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gas Line Project Nears Completion After Construction Blitz
Cincinnati's gas line installation project is nearing completion after a successful construction blitz by Duke Energy and AMS crews this week.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026