economy

Career and technical education programs expanded in the state after a big investment. The Fordham Institute hopes to see more growth.

Tariffs on aluminum and steel are making it harder to produce a can of beer. Ohio’s breweries are bracing for impact.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions is searching for a buyer for its Chillicothe paper mill.

Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products have some Ohio soybean farmers concerned.

Tipp City, north of Dayton, recently purchased a struggling shopping plaza — with hopes of turning the half-vacant strip mall into a thriving multi-use space. Cities across the state are making similar investments.

The Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen recently announced plans to open the state’s first river maritime academy in eastern Ohio’s Monroe County. It’s an effort to address a need for tug boat operators and deckhands.

Richland and Ashland counties in north central Ohio have long had economies dominated by manufacturing. Local educators and employers are trying to prevent a loss of workforce.

Many Ohio counties saw drastic increases in eviction filings last year. The trend is continuing into 2024, as communities run out of pandemic-era emergency rental assistance.

In Ohio, your license can be suspended for an inability to pay court-mandated fines and fees. These debt-related license suspensions can trap low-income Ohioans in a vicious circle.

A study conducted for the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants says spending this holiday season will increase over the previous year, for the 11th consecutive year.