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Energy costs up, reliability down as Ohio families pay big priceSpencer Dirrig
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Spencer Dirrig is the Vice President of Government Affairs at the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund. Ohioans know how to build things. For generations, we have powered America’s growth from steel to solar, from airplanes to advanced...
Ohio’s TechCred Program Set Another Record in May
Business Journal - Ohio
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July 18, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio – During the May application round of Ohio’s TechCred program, more than $9.9 million in funding was awarded, representing the highest total amount from any round of the program since it was launched in September 2019. A total of...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Port Clinton News Herald - Ohio
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State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.05 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $2.85 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state slightly...
Ohio County Commission Meeting Today on How To Direct Funds From Canceled Fireworks Show
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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WHEELING — Ohio County commissioners meet on a different day this week, and a discussion about how to direct money earmarked for flood assistance will likely occur. The commission meeting slated for Tuesday night was postponed until 6 p.m. Friday....
Southwest Ohio to lose two health clinics over federal, state budget Medicaid cuts
Ohio Capital Journal
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July 18, 2025
Southwest Ohio is going to lose two reproductive health clinics due to the federal budget changes to Medicaid, a loss that could mean more abortions will happen, according to the leader of the clinics. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region...
Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:IIIN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:IIIN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 17, 2025 Insteel Industries, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.776, expectations were $0.68. Operator: Hello, and welcome, everyone, to the Insteel...
Talen Energy Stock Soars After-Hours On $3.5B Purchase Of Gas-Fired Power Plants Eyeing AI Demand
myMotherLode - California
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The two assets will increase the company’s annual output by nearly 50%, from approximately 40 terawatt-hours to 60 terawatt-hours. Talen Energy stock jumped 16% in extended trading on Thursday after the company said it will buy two gas-fired power...
Getting There: It's about to get more expensive to drive a car in Ohio
The Daily Record - Ohio
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It's about to get more expensive to drive a car in Ohio. Tucked away in the 3,000-page state budget recently passed by state lawmakers are a few fee increases for interactions with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the fee...
AI is here. Why haven't consumer protections come with it?
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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As artificial intelligence advancement hurls toward us, it’s encouraging to see state lawmakers preparing for its impact on society through regulation. We need even more – and we need it quickly. AI-generated content, also known by some as...
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Maumee recall election
WTVG - Ohio
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July 17, 2025
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Maumee recall effort was squashed by a ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday. The filing from the high court on July 17 determined that the Maumee Charter doesn’t provide a recall as an option to remove elected...
Ohio PUC Sets New Rules For Data Centers
CleanTechnica
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July 18, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg said this week that Meta, the parent company of Fakebook, Instagam, and Wazzup, has found a way to juice advertising revenues even more than it already had. When you are one of the wealthiest people in human history, naturally, you...
Ohio State Fair 50-Year Club celebration honors ADA Mideast and the Butter Cow
Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal
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July 17, 2025
Did you attend the Ohio State Fair 50 or more years ago? If so, you are part of a proud Tradition, and we invite you to celebrate that legacy with fellow longtime fairgoers at this year’s 50-Year Club Celebration! This event is a joyful reunion...
Ohio budget includes historic airport funding increases
AOPA - Maryland
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July 17, 2025
Collectively, the state is investing more than $22 million into airports in fiscal year 2026, more than double the previous year and up from just $800,000 in 2010. The largest amount—$10 million—was allocated for airport improvements and is the...
Behind closed doors, campaign to whip crucial votes before Ohio House veto override session
Statehouse News Bureau - Ohio
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July 18, 2025
The Ohio House is scheduled to be back in session Monday to override three of Gov. Mike DeWine’s four budget vetoes related to property taxes. And in Washington D.C., members of Congress are in the process of getting enough votes to pass...
CenterPoint Energy remains vigilant and continues to assess progress of Invest 93L in northeastern Gulf
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 16, 2025
Current projections indicate low potential development into a tropical depression or tropical storm No significant impacts expected in CenterPoint's Greater Houston service area beyond scattered thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday Customers and...
Kaptur secures federal funding for northwest Ohio airport upgrades
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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July 17, 2025
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced nearly $400,000 in federal funds to enhance infrastructure in three northwest Ohio airports. TOLEDO, Ohio — U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) has announced nearly $400,000 in new federal funding aimed at...
Putnam County Fair joins competition to support local food banks and encourage youth leadership in agriculture
Banner Graphic - Indiana
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The Putnam County Fair is joining a growing statewide effort to fight hunger and give back to local community food banks by participating in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest — presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by...
Proud homeowner shares inside look at incredibly efficient house that supplies all its own energy: 'A personal triumph'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
The energy saved makes them cheaper to live in, all without substantially raising building costs. by Laurelle StelleJuly 17, 2025 Photo Credit: Clintonville Passive House Certified passive house consultant Steven Rhodes put his money where his...
Avian flu exacts heavy financial toll on dairy industry, report says
CIDRAP
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July 17, 2025
Decreased milk production, death, and early removal from a single herd of adult dairy cows infected with the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cost an estimated $737,500, even before considering ongoing altered herd dynamics...
Planned Parenthood Will Close Two Abortion Centers in Ohio
LifeNews
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July 17, 2025
Thanks to the new federal law defunding America’s biggest abortion business, Planned Parenthood has announced it will close two abortion centers in Ohio. “Today, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region announced the upcoming closure of its health...