AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBusiness Ranking: Ohio landed CNBC’s No. 1 state for business in 2026, with DeWine pointing to low costs, infrastructure, market access, reliable power, and affordable housing. Public Health: Ohio’s cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to explosive diarrhea is surging, with the Ohio Department of Health reporting 364 cases across 51 counties as of July 9—up from 177 the week before—plus 46 hospitalizations; officials still haven’t confirmed a source. Elder Safety: Ohio AG Andy Wilson announced a statewide romance-scam forensic initiative for older adults, including a dedicated hotline and digital forensics support. Workplace: Ohio employers are getting another workers’ comp rate cut—an average 1% reduction for private employers effective July 1, adding about $10 million in savings. Local Economy: RecoveryOhio launched RecoveryRachelOhio.org, a statewide treatment finder meant to make mental health and substance-use care easier to locate. Crime & Courts: The Siders “house of horrors” case continues to unfold as family members face major prison exposure after 16 children were found living in horrific conditions. Sports/Community: Orkin named Cleveland and Columbus among the nation’s bed bug hotspots, while Ohio’s summer calendar also includes major local events like Inkcarceration headlined by Disturbed.
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