Industry & Jobs

A Columbus Firm's Analysis Indicates That Current Data Center Growth Offers Minimal Economic Benefits, Proposing Stricter Environmental Requirements or a Halt to New Development.

A New Analysis by National Fuel Network Places Indiana Ninth Nationally for Heavy-Truck Crash Rates, While Ohio and Michigan Report Lower Figures.

Employees Cite Low Morale, 16-Hour Shifts, and a Shortage of More Than 80 Officers at the Lima Facility.

The German Pharmaceutical Giant Plans a Major Manufacturing Facility in Central Ohio, Bringing Significant Investment and Job Creation to the State.

Federal Data Projects 70,000 Job Openings by 2034, Prompting Efforts to Train and Hire More Women Across Various Roles in the Automotive Sector.

A $2.2 Billion Bayer Plant Is Set for Central Ohio, While Former President Trump Campaigned on Data Centers, and Educational Service Centers Prepare to Aid Schools Facing Financial Hurdles.

Gas Prices Hit Record Highs Last Month, and Household Electricity Costs Have Climbed, with Critics Pointing to Actions by Federal and State Republican Officials.

A Recent Commitment From Jobsohio, the State's Private Economic Development Corporation, Raises Questions About Transparency and Broader Workforce Development Strategy.

A Decade Ago, Former Governor John Kasich's Administration Enacted Policies Including Significant Tax Exemptions for Tech Giants and Reforms to Economic Development, Which Critics Say Weakened the State.

Governor Mike Dewine Signed Legislation, Announced by State Reps. Santucci and Mathews, Creating a New Body to Foster Defense and Aerospace Industries and Support Veterans.

The Plant, Which Produces Synthetic Resin, Employs About 45 Individuals Who Are Expected to Continue Working Until the Site's Eventual Closure.

Official Data Indicates the Industry Contributes a Small Percentage to Ohio's Economy, with Significant Job and Wage Losses, and Persistent Challenges in Production Counties.

Future Federal Actions Regarding Medicare Eligibility, Affordable Care Act Subsidies, and Medicaid Funding Could Redefine Healthcare Access and Employment Choices for Thousands in West Central Ohio.

U.s. Sen. Bernie Moreno Calls for an End to State and Local Tax Breaks for AI Data Centers, Citing Public Backlash Over Energy Costs and Environmental Concerns, While Sen. Jon Husted Faces Political Pressure on the Issue.

Rising Electricity Rates for Residents and Businesses Are Linked to Ambitious Projections for New Data Centers, Even as the Accuracy of These Forecasts Faces Scrutiny.