Category: Ohio economy

With summer in full swing and Independence Day approaching, people are getting ready to travel. For the past two plus years, people have put their trips on hold due to

WASHINGTON (AP) — Angered by soaring prices at the gas station and supermarket, many consumers think they know exactly where to lay the blame: on the greedy corporations that relentlessly

June 24, 2022 | Portman Difference Senator Portman joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the need for bipartisan legislation to make the US economy more competitive with China, as well as

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Stephen MacKenzie, President and CEO of Invest WindsorEssex, is pictured at his town center office on Wednesday May 19, 2021. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor

By Katelyn SattlerPersonal editor The Obetz City Council approved changes to the city’s 2022 appropriations. At the June 13 council meeting, Obetz City Administrator Rod Davisson said the changes were

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that she expects the U.S. economy to slow in the coming months, but that a recession is not inevitable.

ASHTABULA — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted visited Ashtabula Thursday afternoon and touted Gov. Mike DeWine’s work to grow the state’s workforce and economy. “We’re trying to make Ohio the

YOUNGSTOWN — The two charities Boardman animal lover Dolores Falgiani left in her will before her death in 2016 are set to split nearly $100,000 an Ohio Supreme

If it looks like Ohio’s economy is slowing down, you know it. Among other indicators, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released data that shows new business filings

Many thanks to Senator Joe Manchin for his efforts to find bipartisan solutions on climate legislation. So far, these efforts have not been successful, but the importance of

I’ve always been fascinated by small towns and town names. All the history that accompanies them. Every structure in a small town that seems to have seen better days has

It’s a basic fact: you can’t take gimmicks out of presidential politics. Because, like it or not, gadgets work. One of the greatest of all time was in 1840. A

As we move into summer and its promise of increased travel and outdoor activities, Ohioans have seen their plans thwarted at every turn by soaring gas prices. Reductions in foreign

Texas took top honors in Uber’s 2022 Lost & Found Index, which found three Lone Star cities have the most forgetful passengers who leave everything behind, from their phones and

Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners Investment Supports FirstEnergy’s Capital Growth Program and Strengthens Balance Sheet Akron, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that its subsidiary

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Citing slowing consumer demand due to economic strains, the Top 100 Big Lots retailers announced a net loss in the first quarter of 2022 compared to skyrocketing

The Republican lieutenant governor of Ohio is taking some heat for taking paid outside work on top of the job he already does as the state’s second-in-command to Gov. Mike

Wall Street loves acronyms and nicknames. Consider the “TINA trade,” which came into effect as governments struggled to mitigate the fallout from COVID-19. With interest rates low, the Federal Reserve

Staff Photo / Allie Vugrincic ATHENA Award recipient Dawn Ochman, owner of Dawn Incorporated, left, celebrates with employee Ashley Swipas, who nominated Ochman for the award, during

A new Columbus-area program seeks to address the area’s affordable housing shortage by helping minority and women’s developers build more homes. The program, called the Emerging Developers Accelerator Program, will

Meet the man whose primary focus is keeping our children safe as they travel to Ellensburg to attend Central Washington University (CWU). The head of the campus police department is

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Trumbull County a $2.7 million grant to improving road and sewer

Columbus, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Strive Asset Management (“Strive”) launches with a mission to give back a voice to ordinary citizens in the American economy by getting companies to focus on excellence

In an encouraging example of cross-cutting cooperation to benefit Ohio, U.S. Senator Rob Portman, a Republican from suburban Cincinnati, says he is joining Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Cleveland,

The U.S. economy continued to add jobs at a rapid pace last month, even as employers grappled with a shortage of workers and demands for higher wages, giving the Federal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California, which would have the world’s fifth-largest economy if it were a country, on Wednesday became the first U.S. state to officially begin examining how to broadly

Here in the upper Ohio Valley, we know there has been a dramatic improvement in the amount of air and water pollution we are exposed to, compared to

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Midterm elections won’t be held until November, but the primaries that begin in earnest on Tuesday will frame Americans’ choices about where the country

Welcome to the 2022 Voter’s Guide produced by the League of Women Voters and Akron Beacon Journal with funding from the Knight Foundation. This dossier focuses on Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

Did you know that Monday is National Hug A Plumber Day? If you have a good one, embrace this plumber and never let go! 🚰 🌤️ Weather: Partly sunny and

The race for the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 12th congressional district (contains part of Delaware County east of Interstate 71) is between Michael Fletcher and Amy Rippel-Elton. Early voting began

BEIJING — China’s economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the first three months of the year, beating market expectations amid the largest national COVID-19 outbreaks in two years disrupted business operations

The City of Worthington is less than a year away from the current term of its Economic Electricity Aggregation Program, but city officials have begun considering the program’s next term

Many of us remember drug education programs from the 1980s. DARE, “Just Say No.” There’s been mixed data as to whether it’s done much good, but lessons from

FFormer President Donald Trump sent America a wake-up call when he stood up to China, called it a threat to the international community and demanded better deals to protect American

Cincinnati Innovation District, Lightship Foundation, Mortar, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. and Cincinnati Regional Chamber cited as leading the way CINCINNATI, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cincinnati was recognized today

Published on: 04/04/2022 – 06:36Amended: 04/04/2022 – 06:34 San Jose (AFP) – Right-wing conservative Rodrigo Chaves entered politics like a race car. At high speed, he dodged accusations of sexual

Wednesday’s news that PTT Global Chemical was forced to pay back $20 million to Ohio’s private economic development office hit our region, as the company has spent the

News The 333,980 square foot building will allow the company to enter the aluminum extrusion market A Pittsburgh-based manufacturer has announced plans to create 79 new jobs in Lawrence County.

Ohio has recently seen a surge in the growth of its industries. There are many reasons for this, with the economic recovery being one of the main drivers. We’ve looked

The politicians abandoned the manufacturers The full-page ad on page A6, in the March 23 edition, says GE lighting plants in Logan and Bucyrus are closing. The ad also indicates

The post-pandemic geographic realignment has been good for Columbus, Ohio. The state capital of Buckeye recently struck a $20 billion deal with Intel to house a semiconductor factory, and Chipotle

State Representative Sara Carruthers recently presented House Bill 595legislation to exempt memberships to gyms or other recreational facilities operated by 501(c)(3) organizations from state sales tax. Tax exclusions are not

Texas won the Governor’s Cup for the 10th consecutive time. Site Selection The magazine awards the cup each year to the state with the most business locations and expansions. To

“Addressing the transition of the economy as it grapples with the effects of climate change is critical to the future of American prosperity,” Raskin wrote. “I stand with the vast

NEW YORK — A rivalry with Russia. A proxy battlefield. Nuclear trickery. For many generations of Americans, it’s like the good old days. The invasion of Ukraine soon sent echoes

OHIO — The United States and its allies took steps Friday to isolate and further sanction Russia for its war on Ukraine, revoking “most favored nation status” and cutting off

Although President Biden has just announced an executive order on cryptocurrencies, states still have little guidance on how to respond to the growing popularity of digital currencies. So, a number

Owensboro probably wouldn’t exist today without the Ohio River. Legend has it that Bill Smeathers came to what was then called Yellow Banks in the late 1790s and opened a

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited Ukraine to observe their 2019 presidential election, one of the main concerns they had in the country was

In a recent opinion piece, the author claimed that the fossil fuel industry has a positive impact on job creation and the economy. This claim was made without

Funding could support training or help purchase lifesaving equipment. Nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies from across the state can apply. GREENVILLE, SC

The ISM manufacturing index rises to 58.6 in February The new orders index stands at 61.7; jobs gauge drops to 52.9 Construction spending increases by 1.3% in December WASHINGTON, March

DILLES BOTTOM — An air pollution permit issued for the PTT Global Chemical America ethane cracker project in Belmont County expired Thursday, but the company is applying for

CLEVELAND, Ohio – From the queen testing positive to news about the “freedom convoy” and the number of cases from Ohio to Hong Kong, here is our regular roundup of

Click to enlarge Photo: Los Muertos Crew, Pexels A report shows an increase of nearly 12% in the number of Ohio children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP between February 2020

Mr Dutey, who has led Portsmouth City Schools since 2011, has a long history of education leadership as a teacher, principal, deputy superintendent and superintendent. With this appointment,

“Red, White, and Bill” available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify MARIETTA — U.S. Representative Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, launched his new podcast, “Red, White, and Bill with Congressman Bill Johnson” on

“There is no national economy.” It was insight that prompted Bill Fruth, Mayor of Tiffin from 1980 to 1983, to create a company dedicated to measuring and improving the performance

Living in Twin Falls has been wonderful for me. I truly believe that I am where I am supposed to be for the rest of my life. Some people say

The second powerful winter storm of 2022 hit much of the country in early February. It dumped over a foot of snow in parts of New York and New England,

The energy sector is fundamental to our nation’s economy, creating good jobs for American workers and providing innovative solutions to modern challenges. As one of the top five

The Cincinnati skyline is visible on the banks of the Ohio River. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) It’s a classic Super Bowl script. The big city’s favorite team has an obstacle

Later during that same hearing, Dr. Fauci muttered under his breath that Mr. Marshall was “a moron” – a comment caught in an open microphone – after the senator posted

For a generation that has lived through two recessions so far, it’s no secret that many millennials have been under a heavy financial burden. According to a new survey from

On a snowy week in February, it might seem too far away to think of the green grass, blue skies, and metal music that rocks an outdoor venue. But the

The legislation would provide $52 billion to support national chip research and $45 billion to improve supply chains. Through Billy House and Daniel FlatleyBloomberg Posted on February 2, 2022February 2,

The following article originally appeared in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. So how long does it take for the paint to dry? A

The Federal Reserve’s focus has shifted away from the labor market. Investors’ attention should remain, however, when the January jobs report is released on Friday in the coming week. The

Staff report Two new projects announced Thursday will bring a combined investment of $122 million and 425 new jobs to Northern Kentucky. Agritech 80 Acres Farms plans to locate a

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cleveland Clinic has found a silver lining. Because it served more patients than ever in 2021, the clinic had

Three towering double-jib cranes have dominated Ohio State University’s West Campus for the past year. The building signals sky-high expectations for the new health-focused research activity that will soon take

The stock market crisis at the beginning of the year does not really concern investors who are reassessing the economy, geopolitics in Ukraine or even the earning capacity of companies.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars

Partnering to develop new academic programs and course offerings in response to student interests and workforce development needs helps create a culture of accountability that meets the schools’ best academic

WESTLAKE, Ohio — The West Shore Chamber of Commerce distributes a survey to its members in Westlake and Bay Village. The survey is an effort to find out what the

The demand for labor is so strong now that there are more job openings than workers officially listed as unemployed in Ohio and across the United States Nationally, there were

While large-scale semiconductor factories typically evoke the kind of innovation that happens in Japan and Taiwan, residents of Ohio may soon see millions of semiconductors made in their own state.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A record number of people quit their jobs just before the holidays. What would you like to know Record numbers quit their jobs just before the holidays

West Virginia lawmakers are looking to use their next regular session to craft laws that aid economic development efforts statewide. Some lawmakers say the solution lies in producing sites that

BERLIN – With the retirement of Dave Schlabach, longtime Hiland Girls coach, and the passing of Tom Jenkins last year, the future of the Classic in the Country, an event

ALLIANCE – Mount Union University and Cleveland State University have announced a partnership that will help engineering and physics graduates gain admission to CSU’s master’s programs. The articulation agreement will

“Employers see a lot of workers applying for jobs. And in many cases, they don’t see them accepting the jobs that are offered to them. “ LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio –

Carol Davis has noticed that the West is drying up. Where she lives, in the Four Corners area of ​​New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, years of drought have left

The new year brings new wage increases for hundreds of thousands of workers earning less than local minimum wages legally allow, with a record number of cities, counties and states

New programs explored to reach at-risk youth beyond incarceration Logan County leaders made a formal decision in October to close its local juvenile detention center at 104 S. Maddriver St.

In 2021, Northeast Ohio saw the creation of a new start-up venture capital fund, the launch of its first PSPC, a leadership transition at Premier Bank, a shortage of talent

Why this game is different Monopolies have changed, as well as this larger companies buy. Google and Facebook don’t charge consumers money for their most popular services, but rather collect

WASHINGTON – Fears over the economic fallout from the omicron variant pushed US long-term mortgage rates down this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year average benchmark

CALDWELL, Ohio, 23 December 2021 / PRNewswire / – Double Bottomline Corp. (“Double Bottomline”) completed the purchase of Community Savings Bancorp, Inc. (“CCSB”) (OTC: CCSB) and its wholly owned subsidiary,

On December 16, Senator Amy Klobuchar posted on Instagram: “I’m not afraid to take on Big Pharma,” implying that the US pharmaceutical companies are the Big Bad Wolf. Three days

CINCINNATI – The Duke Energy Foundation today awarded five grants totaling nearly $ 25,000 to help agencies in northern Kentucky and Cincinnati meet their food and shelter needs. “The increased

Inflation hit 6.8% in November, its highest level since the long era of Reaganomics and the United States’ war on inflation. If prices continue to skyrocket, mortgage rates will also

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Jane Timken released a new statewide ad on Friday touting her ties to the former President TrumpDonald Trump More than 100 House Democrats urge Biden to

Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, is not convinced that stablecoins will deliver what they intend, expressing concerns that lax oversight could result in a repeat of

U.S. Home Secretary Deb Haaland has pledged federal resources and cooperation with the governors of 19 western states to tackle wildfire resilience, drought management, oil and gas clean-up efforts. gas

Over the ages, central bankers have been keen to get inflation out of the system, but Paul Volcker is in a class of his own. Appointed by Jimmy Carter in

PORT CLINTON – Ohio, home of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright, recently proclaimed December “General Aviation Appreciation Month” to recognize the importance of the industry across the state, bringing

The bipartisan infrastructure bill that became law last month provides billions of dollars for roads, bridges, airports and transit systems in the Ohio Valley. The law also addresses some of

Two prominent immigration groups – the New American Economy and the American Immigration Council – are merging, in part, to prepare for a possible Republican takeover of Congress, Axios has