⚖️ Ohio cities win battle over local tobacco regulations. The appeals court ruled that state efforts to block cities from regulating tobacco products violate Ohio's constitution. The unanimous decision upholds cities' rights under the Home Rule Amendment to enact ordinances protecting residents' welfare, including restrictions on flavored tobacco products. Several Ohio municipalities had passed measures to curb teen nicotine use before state lawmakers attempted to nullify these efforts through budget legislation. Governor DeWine twice vetoed the state's override attempt, supporting cities' arguments that tobacco regulations help protect vulnerable populations from targeted marketing.
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🏨 Cincinnati threatens to revoke tax breaks on stalled hotel project. The city has issued a warning to the developer of a planned downtown hotel in the historic Traction Building, citing significant delays. Officials are poised to enforce repair orders on the structure and rescind previously granted tax abatements if construction doesn't begin soon. The Kimpton Hotel project has been long anticipated as part of downtown Cincinnati's revitalization efforts. Despite securing key financing earlier, the development has faced numerous setbacks, prompting the city's ultimatum.
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🏌️ Dayton school board swaps boardroom for TopGolf retreat. The Board of Education will meet Saturday at the West Chester golf entertainment complex for their annual off-site gathering. The public meeting, which begins at 9 a.m., allows board members to vote on recommendations and build rapport with district employees. Board president Chrisondra Goodwine expressed excitement about learning from department representatives while strengthening relationships among board members and staff. The retreat will be funded from the Board Service Fund, which totals $25,688 and comes from the district's general fund.
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