Ohio State and Regional News

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to make academic and financial comparisons between public and private schools more accessible to the taxpayers. Additionally, the state launched a new data dashboard to track chronic absenteeism. However, many districts are warning of looming property tax levies as they face a financial crisis caused by the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds and rising operational costs.

Dayton City Development and Modernization

The City of Dayton released two major reports on April 8, 2026, outlining a surge in neighborhood investment and internal system reforms.

2025-2026 Development Update In 2025, the city leveraged $19.2 million in public funds to drive $387.7 million in private investment. Key highlights include:

• Greater Downtown:  ...