Ohioans
Coverage of Ohioans in the Nexus archive.
- Ohioans to fight against data centers at Statehouse Monday
Ohio residents are testifying against data centers at a Statehouse committee hearing, citing concerns over environmental impact, energy use, and tax exemptions. Lawmakers are pushing to end state tax breaks for data centers, which provided $1.57 billion in exemptions last year, nearly 12 times initial estimates. Governor Mike DeWine halted new tax incentives pending a legislative review.
- Ohio Supreme Court hears second round of arguments over pandemic-era unemployment benefits
The Ohio Supreme Court is hearing a second case over pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with arguments centered on whether Gov. Mike DeWine had legal authority to withdraw Ohio from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program in 2021. Opposing attorneys argue over litigation waste versus the governor's compliance with federal law, following a 2021 lawsuit by Ohioans who claimed the state lost benefits by exiting the program early.