economy /tags/economy economy en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT Ohio bet big on career technical education. Advocates say it’s just the start /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-07/ohio-bet-big-on-career-technical-education-advocates-say-its-just-the-start Career and technical education programs expanded in the state after a big investment. The Fordham Institute hopes to see more growth. Wed, 07 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-07/ohio-bet-big-on-career-technical-education-advocates-say-its-just-the-start Kendall Crawford Tariffs leave a bitter aftertaste for Ohio brewers /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-30/tariffs-leave-a-bitter-aftertaste-for-ohio-brewers Tariffs on aluminum and steel are making it harder to produce a can of beer. Ohio’s breweries are bracing for impact. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:21:22 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-30/tariffs-leave-a-bitter-aftertaste-for-ohio-brewers Kendall Crawford, Anna Huntsman The paper mill is a Chillicothe icon. How would its closure impact the local economy? /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-23/the-paper-mill-is-a-chillicothe-icon-how-would-its-closure-impact-the-local-economy Pixelle Specialty Solutions is searching for a buyer for its Chillicothe paper mill. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:11:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-23/the-paper-mill-is-a-chillicothe-icon-how-would-its-closure-impact-the-local-economy Erin Gottsacker How tariffs could impact Ohio’s soybean growers /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products have some Ohio soybean farmers concerned. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:50:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Erin Gottsacker How some Ohio cities are bringing new life to old malls /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-02-07/how-some-ohio-cities-are-bringing-new-life-to-old-malls Tipp City, north of Dayton, recently purchased a struggling shopping plaza — with hopes of turning the half-vacant strip mall into a thriving multi-use space. Cities across the state are making similar investments. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-02-07/how-some-ohio-cities-are-bringing-new-life-to-old-malls Erin Gottsacker Sea legs for landlubbers: Ohio will soon have its first river maritime academy /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-12-12/sea-legs-for-landlubbers-ohio-will-soon-have-its-first-river-maritime-academy The Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen recently announced plans to open the state’s first river maritime academy in eastern Ohio’s Monroe County. It’s an effort to address a need for tug boat operators and deckhands. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:48:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-12-12/sea-legs-for-landlubbers-ohio-will-soon-have-its-first-river-maritime-academy Erin Gottsacker How two Ohio counties are working to train and retain their workforce /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-05/how-two-ohio-counties-are-working-to-train-and-retain-their-workforce Richland and Ashland counties in north central Ohio have long had economies dominated by manufacturing. Local educators and employers are trying to prevent a loss of workforce. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:09:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-05/how-two-ohio-counties-are-working-to-train-and-retain-their-workforce Erin Gottsacker Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down Many Ohio counties saw drastic increases in eviction filings last year. The trend is continuing into 2024, as communities run out of pandemic-era emergency rental assistance. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down Kendall Crawford Debt-related driver's license suspensions have ‘snowball effect’ for low-income Ohioans /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-10/debt-related-drivers-license-suspensions-have-snowball-effect-for-low-income-ohioans In Ohio, your license can be suspended for an inability to pay court-mandated fines and fees. These debt-related license suspensions can trap low-income Ohioans in a vicious circle. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:05:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-10/debt-related-drivers-license-suspensions-have-snowball-effect-for-low-income-ohioans Kendall Crawford Study says Ohio's retailers should expect slight Christmas spending bonus over last year /government-politics/2023-11-20/study-says-ohios-retailers-should-expect-slight-christmas-spending-bonus-over-last-year A study conducted for the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants says spending this holiday season will increase over the previous year, for the 11th consecutive year. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:02:29 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-20/study-says-ohios-retailers-should-expect-slight-christmas-spending-bonus-over-last-year Karen Kasler