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Fed Officials Deeply Split on Future Rate Moves

Minutes show disagreement over whether to cut rates further or hold steady

Wapakoneta Explains Rising Electric Rates

City officials detail how local and regional costs impact resident bills

Ohio Lawmakers Debate Repealing Tax Breaks for Data Centers

Legislators from both parties consider ending over a decade of sales tax exemptions for data centers, citing lost state revenue and resource concerns.

Cleveland Fed President Shares Insights on the Federal Reserve System

Beth Hammack, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, visited Ohio State to explain the Fed's structure and functions.

Ohio Coal Plants Receive Federal Funding to Stay Open

Two Ohio coal plants, including one previously subsidized by HB6, will get $175 million in upgrades from the Trump administration.

Sherrod Brown Warns Ohio Businesses Struggling with Cost of Living Crisis

Former senator says high prices, tariffs hurting small businesses, manufacturers, and farmers across the state

Clark Township Completes 2025 Annual Financial Report

Report available for public viewing by appointment at Township Building

Faked public comments threaten to derail Ohio solar farm

Open Road Renewables' $98 million Crossroads Solar Grazing Center project faces opposition despite evidence of fabricated comments

Cleveland Fed President Says Rates Could Stay Steady

Hammack suggests interest rates may remain unchanged for an extended period.

Fed's Hammack Says Rates Could Be on Hold for 'Some Time'

Cleveland Fed president urges patience as officials assess economic data

Fed's Hammack Says Interest Rates Could Remain Steady "For Quite Some Time"

Cleveland Fed President sees no urgency to change rates in 2023 amid cautiously optimistic economic outlook.