Ohio entities received the Auditor of State Award for meeting high standards in financial reporting, including timely submission and clean audits with no significant findings.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a $60 billion budget, cut the top income tax rate, allocated $600 million for a new Browns stadium, and vetoed 67 provisions, including some affecting education and library content.

The CCS communications team won 18 NSPRA awards across 7 categories, marking their fifth consecutive year of national recognition for school communications.

Ohio agencies receive over 100 daily elder abuse reports. The state's Supreme Court provides tools for legal professionals, and the Elder Justice Unit addresses the issue, with resources available online.

Ohio's Northwest Local School District and City of Kettering received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for exemplary financial reporting and audit practices.

The article details how Shawn Clemmons, former head of SCOCA, was found guilty of misappropriating funds meant for school technology, with $3.2 million to be recovered following an audit.

Gahanna plans a July 3rd Independence Day celebration with music, food trucks, and fireworks at the Municipal Golf Course, followed by a July 4th parade presented by the Gahanna Lions Club.

The Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus convened for the first time under the leadership of Melanie Miller, outlining an agenda to advance anti-abortion legislation and policies.

Ohio legislators established the Appalachian Caucus, chaired by Reps. Pizzulli and Ritter, to focus on regional development and improve Ohio's Appalachian region's economy and living standards.

Upper Arlington is seeking feedback through its 2025 Community Survey to improve city services and inform council decisions. Residents can participate online until July 13.

Mayor Ginther has proposed an update to Columbus's zoning regulations, focusing on accessible housing and job creation as part of the Zone In initiative, aligning living spaces with transit and jobs.

Ohio awards $66 million in tax credits for historic building preservation, with plans to stimulate $518 million in private investments for refurbishing 47 buildings statewide.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose praised the state's budget for enhancing election integrity, including the creation of an Election Integrity Unit and Commission, plus provisions for poll worker recruitment.