🗳️ Ohio lawmakers plot to eliminate independent campaign finance watchdog. House Republicans inserted a provision in the state budget to dissolve the Ohio Election Commission, transferring its oversight duties to the Secretary of State and county boards. Critics argue this move lacks transparency, as it was slipped into a 5,000-page bill without public hearings. Several lawmakers pushing for the commission's elimination, including Representatives Stewart and Schmidt, have themselves faced lengthy campaign finance investigations. Government watchdogs warn the change could create partisan chaos in campaign finance enforcement.
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🧹 Columbus tackles crime and trash on Sullivant Avenue. Mayor Ginther praised the city's Clean and Safe Corridor initiative as a "great success" after a week of intensified police activity and beautification projects. The effort resulted in over 40 arrests, recovery of stolen vehicles, and confiscation of nine guns, while city workers removed nearly 18 tons of litter and planted trees. Similar initiatives are planned for Driving Park and the Short North district following a successful effort on Parsons Avenue in March. Ginther emphasized the importance of making corridors feel safe and welcoming while noting the initiative's timing was unrelated to a recent nuisance lawsuit against Sanctuary Night, a nonprofit on Sullivant Avenue.
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💔 Woman dies after being found unconscious outside South Linden home. Columbus police are investigating a suspected assault after officers responded to a call Monday afternoon on Hiawatha Park Drive. The unidentified woman was discovered on the ground around 1:15 p.m., not breathing, and was rushed to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. She was pronounced dead less than an hour later at 1:54 p.m. Police have not released information about potential suspects as the homicide investigation continues.
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