Ohio news

Here are some recent news stories from Ohio:

Politics

• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a plan to increase funding for the state's public schools by $200 million in the upcoming budget. (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer)
• A federal judge has ruled that Ohio's congressional map is unconstitutional, ordering the state to redraw the districts by June 2023. (Source: Columbus Dispatch)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Cleveland. (Source: Cleveland 19 News)
• A police officer in Columbus has been charged with assault and battery after allegedly using excessive force during an arrest. (Source: Columbus Dispatch)

Business

• A new Amazon fulfillment center is set to open in Columbus, creating hundreds of jobs in the area. (Source: Columbus Business First)
• The Ohio Department of Development has approved a $10 million grant to support the development of a new biotech research center in Cleveland. (Source: Crain's Cleveland Business)

Sports

• The Cleveland Browns have signed quarterback Deshaun Watson to a five-year contract extension. (Source: ESPN)
• The Cincinnati Reds have announced that they will be hosting the 2023 MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park. (Source: Cincinnati Enquirer)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of northern Ohio, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that it will be conducting roadwork on several highways in the state, including I-71 and I-90. (Source: Ohio Department of Transportation)

Other News

• The Ohio State Fair has announced that it will be returning to its traditional in-person format this year, after being held virtually in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Columbus Dispatch)
• A new exhibit on the history of the Ohio River has opened at the Cincinnati Museum Center. (Source: Cincinnati Enquirer)