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Greater Dayton PodcastE26 - "Turkey Day 2025!"Ohio NewsProperty Tax Relief: The General Assembly passed a package of four bills providing approximately $3.8 billion in tax reductions and credits to curb soaring property valuations. The legislation awaits Governor DeWine's signature.High School NIL: OHSAA member schools voted to allow high school athletes to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness effective immediately. Restrictions: No pay-for-play, no school logos, no boosters, and deals must be reported within 14 days.AES Donation: AES Ohio donated $1 million to the Salvation Army’s "Gift of Power" program. Funded by shareholders, this allows for emergency electric bill assistance ($300–$500) for those inel...
2025-11-271h 01
Greater Dayton PodcastE25 - "OHH SHEETZ"Ohio NewsTicket Sales Reform (HB 563): Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub. Key provisions include "all-in pricing" (upfront disclosure of total costs), banning "speculative" selling of tickets the seller doesn’t possess, and prohibiting lookalike sites that mimic official venues. Violations could result in $15,000 daily fines.Mail-in Ballot Deadline (SB 293): A bill eliminating the four-day grace period for mail-in ballots passed the House committee on Nov. 18. If enacted, ballots must be received by county boards by the time polls close on Election Day to be counted.Dayton NewsWater Ra...
2025-11-2150 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE24 - "Dayton Pizza Week!"Government is back open. 44 Days - (47th President Joke)Ohio newsOhio lawmakers are rushing to pass a permanent solution for regulating intoxicating hemp (delta-8 THC) before a court order blocking the governor's ban expires Dec. 2. Both House and Senate agree on age restrictions and testing but split on sales: The Senate wants sales in licensed marijuana dispensaries, the House wants a new license for hemp retailers. Lawmakers are also adding a public smoking ban and expungement process to the state's recreational marijuana law. A key disagreement is tax revenue, with...
2025-11-1440 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE23 - "Wendy's Lines"The Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously approved a new congressional map for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. The bipartisan compromise creates a 12-to-3 Republican advantage; Democrats voted for the map to prevent the legislature from passing a more lopsided 13-2 map.-OH-10 (Mike Turner): Maintains a 10-point GOP advantage. It will lose Springfield but gain parts of Butler County.-Springfield: Moves from OH-10 into OH-4 (Jim Jordan).-Troy & Tipp City: Move into OH-8 (Warren Davidson).Governor Mike DeWine authorized up to $25 million in state-level food assistance as the federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits. The...
2025-11-0754 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE22 - "Bazaar Support"Dayton NewsThe Purple Pig Cafe, a new coffee shop by owner Michelle Jackson, opened at 751 Dayton Oxford Road in Carlisle. Its name honors her late stepfather's 1938 Oldsmobile.The Wright Brothers Institute (WBI), a Riverside nonprofit supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has suspended operations.The Dayton Daily News, Journal-News, and Springfield News-Sun seek local WWII veterans to share their stories for an upcoming Veterans Day article.Overbrook Landing, a new 99-bed skilled nursing home, has opened on Overbrook Drive in Beavercreek Township.Georgia-based Hull Property Group has acquired the Dayton Mall in Miami Township...
2025-10-3053 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE21 - "Put the Fun in Funeral"Here is a more condensed summary of the news.USA NewsMTV channel shutdowns are only happening in the UK; all US MTV channels remain unaffected.Ohio NewsThe Ohio Redistricting Commission meets Oct. 21, facing an Oct. 31 deadline to pass congressional maps before the process moves to the General Assembly (Nov. 30 deadline).ODOT is prepping its snow fleet; in District 7 (including Montgomery Co.), 1,700 plow trucks are undergoing 150-point inspections.Six Dolly's Burgers & Shakes locations are closing on Oct. 23; 19 Frisch's Big Boy restaurants are not affected.The Ohio Senate passed S.B. 55 to reform marijuana...
2025-10-2453 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE20 - "Spooky Season"Here is a more condensed summary of the local news.Ohio & USA NewsSkyline Chili: The Skyline Spice ice cream with Graeter's and the Skyline Dip pizza with Dewey's are back for a limited time.AES Ohio: Plans to file for an electricity rate hike in November, with proposed annual increases under 3% for 2027-2029.Property Tax: The Ohio House passed property tax relief bills, which now head to the Senate.Hemp Ban: A judge has temporarily blocked Governor DeWine's executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 THC.
2025-10-1753 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE19 - "Question Mark People"Statewide NewsBengals: Signed veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Browns.New Driving Laws: Driver's ed is now required for all applicants under 21, who must also submit detailed 50-hour practice logs. A new state app helps track hours.Greene Co. Tax Refund: A $3.2M tax refund will be issued via a temporary tax reduction in 2025, saving the average homeowner about $112.Drought & Burn Ban: Southwest Ohio is in a moderate drought, increasing wildfire risk. The seasonal open burn ban (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) is in effect for October and November.Pest Alert: The invasive Boxtree moth, which destroys...
2025-10-101h 01
Greater Dayton PodcastE18 - "Pencil Collector"Ohio NewsState legislators are advancing a bill (HB 186) to give property taxpayers an estimated $1.7 billion credit over three years. The proposal is a response to soaring tax bills and would be calculated based on the difference between recent property value spikes and the rate of inflation.The Cincinnati Reds have clinched the final National League wild card spot and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-three playoff series. All games will be played in Los Angeles, marking the Reds' first full-season playoff appearance in 12 years.A new state law requiring age...
2025-10-0358 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE17 - "Airbnb Caboose"Ohio NewsAI Regulation: Ohio lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 163 to regulate AI "deepfakes." The bill would require watermarks on AI images, make creating or sharing obscene AI material of minors a felony, and expand identity fraud to include AI-generated replicas of a person's voice or image.Flea Market Closing: The Caesar Creek Flea Market is closing after nearly 50 years; its storage business will remain open.Dayton Area NewsHospital Levy (Dayton): Voters will decide on a 1-mill, 10-year public hospital levy on the November ballot. It would generate $2M annually as seed money for a...
2025-09-2654 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE16 - "Whoops, forgot a title"Ohio NewsICE arrests and deportations in Ohio soared in the first six months of 2025. Apprehensions (1,546) nearly doubled the total for all of 2024, with much of the enforcement occurring through detainers at local jails in Butler and Montgomery counties.Ohio's latest school report cards show top 5-star ratings for Oakwood, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek, Mason, Centerville, Miami East, and Wayne Local. Dayton Public Schools received a 2-star rating, while Jefferson Twp. and Springfield saw improvements.At the Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum, leaders stressed the Dayton region's vital role in national security, particularly in space. Defense firms like...
2025-09-1958 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE15 - "It's Haunt Season!"Ohio NewsU.S. Senator Jon Husted has proposed a law to exempt income earned by students in career-tech programs from being counted against their family's eligibility for benefits like SNAP or school lunches. The goal is to encourage participation in paid internships without jeopardizing a family's benefits.The new "Passport of Terror Tour" features 10 haunted houses in southwest and central Ohio. For $5, participants can buy a passport and collect stickers at each location to earn a free hoodie. Locations include Blood Prison (Mansfield), Brimstone Haunt (Wilmington), Cincinnati Fear Fest (Williamsburg), Dayton Scream Park (Dayton), The Dent Schoolhouse...
2025-09-1157 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE14 - "S.U.P."Ohio NewsA new state law will force dozens of small villages to hold a vote on dissolving their government if they fail a state audit; at least 27 southwest Ohio villages already face this vote after 2030.The number of Ohio schools allowing armed staff has grown to 97, which remains a small minority of schools statewide.Chick-fil-A plans to open 25-30 new Ohio restaurants by the end of 2027.Dayton Business & GovernmentPSA Airlines is laying off 157 Dayton employees as it relocates its HQ to Charlotte. The city continues to grapple with homeless encampments as advocates...
2025-09-0555 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE13 - "Wocka Wocka"World• A mischievous male guinea pig named Randy escaped his enclosure at an English adventure park and impregnated nearly 100 females. Worn out from his adventure, Randy is expected to father up to 400 babies.Ohio News• The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against AES Ohio over $61 million in "overearnings." The case returns to regulators, where the Ohio Consumers' Counsel will push for refunds of about $125 per customer.• Voting rights groups are suing Ohio over a new rule requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote at the BMV.Dayton Area News•...
2025-08-2950 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE12 - "Windshield Washer Drive-By"National & State NewsThe Trump administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, a move initiated by the Biden administration. While this would not legalize recreational cannabis nationally, it would significantly impact Ohio's market by allowing dispensaries to take normal business tax deductions, potentially lowering consumer prices. The change would also remove major barriers to medical cannabis research.In Vernon, Connecticut, fire crews rescued a 40-year-old man stuck in a playground tube slide. Responders freed him within 30 minutes; he refused further medical treatment.Ohio & Dayton Area NewsJungle Jim’s (Fairfield): Celebrating it...
2025-08-2251 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE11 - "School is Back!"National & State NewsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers raised the Little Miami River for VP JD Vance's 41st birthday kayak trip at the Secret Service's request, sparking criticism over the use of taxpayer funds. A spokesperson said Vance was unaware of the action, which drew comparisons to a similar 1999 incident involving Al Gore.Ohio lawmakers face a November 30 deadline to redraw the state's congressional maps. The process comes amid a national debate over gerrymandering, as some Republicans are pushing for a new map that would give their party a 12-to-3 advantage.
2025-08-1553 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE10 - "Matilda"Top StoriesDayton Public Schools Transportation: For the 2025-2026 school year, Dayton Public Schools will not provide transportation for high school students. The decision follows a new state law that prohibits students from using the downtown RTA hub for transfers, making the district's previous bus pass system unusable. Officials state that creating a yellow bus system is not feasible in the short term due to a lack of buses and drivers.UDRI Air Force Contract: The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) has secured a U.S. Air Force contract worth up to $98.5 million. The contract focuses on...
2025-08-0852 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE09 - "Chewbacca at the Bigfoot Festival"USAHappy 45th birthday to Harry Potter (7/31). Time has been unkind, with new adventures like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Alimony and Harry Potter and the Order of the New Balances. In other news, High Noon has voluntarily recalled its Beach Variety 12-packs after its supplier accidentally labeled some alcoholic seltzer cans as non-alcoholic Celsius energy drinks, creating a risk of "unintentional alcohol ingestion." After a decade of requests, Oreo and Reese’s have released a mashup product.Ohio NewsSales Tax Holiday: Ohio's annual sales tax holiday has been expanded to 14 da...
2025-08-0157 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE08 - "Homemade Bagpipes"Ohio NewsNew School Laws: Ohio now requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during class by January 2026. The law aims to reduce distractions but allows for exceptions for learning and health monitoring. A separate law requires schools to create policies on Artificial Intelligence by July 2026.Dayton & Regional NewsDayton Public Schools (DPS) Event: DPS is holding a free back-to-school fair on Saturday, August 2, at Welcome Stadium from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will provide students with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, physicals, and...
2025-07-2558 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE07 - "18 Pet Chickens"Statewide NewsProperty Tax & Utilities: Governor DeWine has created a workgroup to deliver "concrete proposals" for property tax reform by a September 30 deadline. Meanwhile, Dayton-area utilities AES Ohio and CenterPoint Energy are seeking state approval for significant rate hikes, with residential bills potentially increasing by 14% and 25% respectively. Public hearings are scheduled for late July and August.Amtrak Rail Plan: A proposal to connect Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton via passenger rail is advancing as a high priority. The "3C+D" route would include new stations in Dayton and Springfield, with a target launch of 2035.
2025-07-1853 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE06 - "Violence Interrupters"Ohio State NewsK-12 Education Budget: Ohio's new two-year budget increases school funding to over $8.2 billion for the next school year, though some say it still falls short of the Fair School Funding plan. Funding for private school vouchers and charter schools was significantly increased. Governor DeWine vetoed measures that would have forced schools with large surpluses to return money to taxpayers and made school board elections partisan. However, a law was passed that reduces the number of elected educators on the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) board.Dayton Student Transportation: The new budget includes a provision that...
2025-07-1153 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE05 - "Fireworks and Leaf Blowers"Ohio NewsState Budget Signed: Governor Mike DeWine signed the new two-year, $60 billion state budget after issuing 67 line-item vetoes. The budget establishes a flat 2.75% income tax and allocates $600 million from unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. Key vetoes included measures that would have made school board races partisan and a ban on using food stamps for sugary drinks.DEI Ban in Effect: Senate Bill 1 is now law, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and faculty strikes at Ohio's public colleges. An effort to repeal the law via a public referendum failed to get...
2025-07-0356 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE04 - "626"Ohio NewsLegislation: The Ohio Senate passed a bill to block local protections against immigration-related arrests. Separately, lawmakers are considering removing the majority of educators from the retired teachers’ pension fund board and may sunset the state's historic preservation tax credit.Larry Henderson Act: A new bill was introduced that would mandate the death penalty or life without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.License Suspensions Reversed: A new law, House Bill 29, has restored driving privileges for over 170,000 Ohioans (including 40,000+ locally) whose licenses were suspended for inability to...
2025-06-2756 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE03 - "Oingo Boingo"USA The Juneteenth holiday is observed nationwide.Ohio Key PointsOfficial Plane: The 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, is now Ohio’s official state plane.Statehouse Legislation:The House passed a bill to mandate clear labeling on imitation meat and egg products.To address declining math scores, the Senate proposes creating a list of state-approved curricula and increasing student intervention.A bill to restrict foreign ownership of land, especially near military sites, is being considered in a Senate committee.The House passed a bill to increase the penalty for obstructing first responders to a...
2025-06-1943 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE02 - "It's Pronounced 'byoo-sai-ruhs'"This weekend, the nation celebrates two key events. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Washington D.C. will host the United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade. Commemorating the founding of the oldest U.S. military branch, the event is part of the larger United States Semiquincentennial celebration. The parade will feature 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters. The following day, Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day.Ohio NewsStatewide, several key developments are unfolding. In Middletown, the former Towne Mall site received a $2.5 million state grant for cleanup, paving the way for a major redevelopment. The Ohio House unanimously passed a...
2025-06-1347 min
Greater Dayton PodcastE01 - "Why Are There So Many Strawberry Festivals?"Ohio News Cannabis UpdateIn a major update for cannabis consumers, Ohio has now doubled the daily purchase limit for flower to 2.5 ounces. Meanwhile, state legislators continue to consider new rules for the recreational program.DaytonNew Restaurant: Teary Drops Steakhouse opens today, June 6th, in downtown Dayton.Kettering Health Cyberattack: A ransomware group now claims to have stolen over 730,000 files from the Kettering Health network.Meet the Mayor: Mayor Mims' neighborhood tour continues on June 10, 17, 24, and July 8.Age-Friendly Dayton: The city is developing a plan to improve quality of life for residents 55 and...
2025-06-0652 min