Columbus City Council
Coverage of Columbus City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Catching Our Eye News Roundup, July 24, 2026
The U.S. Senate confirmed Benjamin Flowers to a lifetime seat on the Sixth Circuit Court over Democratic objections to his refusal to acknowledge the 2020 election result. Columbus Police used the Flock AI surveillance system to monitor ICE during immigration arrests, and Columbus City Council proposed data center regulations instead of a ban despite community demands.
- Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center
The Ohio Supreme Court is deciding whether cities can ban flavored tobacco products under the state's home rule amendment, with Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo among the 21 cities challenging a state law that overrides local bans. The ruling could determine the extent of municipal authority to regulate issues like tobacco sales without conflicting with state laws.