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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