AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFatal Crash on I-71: A 38-year-old Columbus man, Brandon Miller, was killed Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while standing in the northbound lanes of I-71 in Morrow County; the driver stayed at the scene and investigators are still determining what led to the crash. Higher Ed Funding Fight: Ohio House Bill 698 would require public colleges and universities to annually confirm compliance with last year’s Senate Bill 1, tying state money to adherence and adding reporting tied to DEI-related staffing. Data Center Tax Breaks: Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio will pause tax exemptions for new data centers, a move aimed at slowing the boom that critics say is driving up electricity costs. Southeast Ohio Home Repairs: State Rep. Kevin Ritter announced a $300,000 grant to help low-income homeowners in Hocking, Athens, and Perry counties with essential repairs and accessibility upgrades. Nonprofit Grant Rankings: New local grant-share rankings highlight which groups rely most on government funding, including top spots in Mentor, Canal Winchester, Wilmington, Hamilton, and East Cleveland. Food Recall: FDA says more than 1.7 million pounds of sugar sold in Ohio and seven other states are recalled due to possible wheat contamination. Ohio Sports: Ohio State opens Big Ten play vs. Illinois at noon, while local high school football delivered big results including Pickerington Central’s 40-7 win and Big Walnut’s 47-40 overtime victory over Ironton.
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