Education Law Center
Coverage of Education Law Center in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio takes best spot for business as North Carolina slips from No. 1 ranking
Ohio surpassed North Carolina as the top state for business in CNBC’s 2026 ranking, with North Carolina dropping to second place. North Carolina excelled in economy, workforce, and access to capital but declined in cost of living and quality of life metrics. Governor Josh Stein highlighted economic strengths while urging legislative action on affordability issues.
- ‘A Sea Change’: Public School Supporters See Potential in New Tax Credit
The new Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim a dollar-for-dollar credit up to $1,700 for donating to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), which can fund both private and public school scholarships. Advocates argue this could benefit public schools by attracting taxpayer support, while critics warn it may divert funds from public education to private institutions.