Ohio’s ‘Black Laws’ stripped free Black residents of rights in a so-called free state

In 1804, Ohio passed “Black Laws” that barred testimony, schools, and jobs for Black residents—proving freedom in the North ...

Lawmakers fear Ohio lacks legal recourse when AI chatbots suggest harmful behavior: Capitol Letter

Ohio lawmakers are worried the state lacks clear, legal recourse against artificial intelligence chatbots that suggest ...

Columbus voters would consider eliminating Ohio's property taxes, but they want more info

The Dispatch asked voters across Columbus for their thoughts on property taxes and how they might vote on a proposal to ...
Opinion

Ohio House makes a start on property tax reform, but it’s not enough - not by a long shot: editorial

If frustrated voters don’t see Ohio legislators crafting durable property tax reform rooted in fairness (including in fair school funding), it's very possible that all property taxes – for all ...
The Bond Buyer

Kutak Rock adds four attorneys, opens Ohio offices

Kutak Rock has added four veteran public finance attorneys and opened offices in Columbus and Cleveland, the firm said ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Big changes coming for Ohio property taxes?

PARMA, Ohio (WJW) — Parma City Schools will be back on the ballot on November fourth hoping voters will pass a school levy there for the first time since 2011. “One of the questions that I was asked ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ohio House votes to cut property taxes by more than $2 billion. Here's how

The legislation aims to tie future property tax increases to the rate of inflation. Lawmakers hope the bills will reduce support for a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes ...