🔊 Civic power works

🗣️ Democratic Rep fights for Ohio's vulnerable amid Republican resistance. Rep. Dani Isaacsohn shared his legislative battles at the Highland County Democrats' annual picnic, emphasizing small victories like securing $4 million for school meals that now feed 70,000 underprivileged children. The Cincinnati lawmaker criticized the state's education funding priorities, noting $2.5 billion goes to private school vouchers while public schools struggle and 400,000 students can't afford meals. Isaacsohn encouraged civic engagement, revealing that public pressure recently blocked harmful budget measures, proving that "paying attention works, calling your legislator works."

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🚔 Highland County deputies tackle theft, assault, and mailbox tampering. A Greenfield woman was charged with domestic violence after an assault report on Cameron Drive. Theft of wheels and tires from a vehicle on Flat Run Road remains under investigation. Two juveniles were identified for tampering with a mailbox, but no charges were filed. The sheriff's office handled 123 calls for service over two days, with the jail housing 42 inmates (34 males, 8 females).

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🏭 Intel's Ohio project hits another roadblock, raising local concerns. The semiconductor giant announced another slowdown in construction of its $28 billion New Albany facility, escalating worries about the project's future. Ohio has invested millions to position itself as the "Silicon Heartland," but Intel continues to struggle financially. The setback raises questions about promised economic benefits for central Ohio residents, even as local officials and policy experts weigh in on the implications. Intel's ongoing challenges threaten to undermine the state's tech manufacturing ambitions.

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