Politics

Granville, Ohio, village residents will vote on a proposed charter amendment to prohibit data centers exceeding 25 megawatts, amid rising statewide pushback against heavy utility use and tech development.

Columbus City Council is reviewing a decade of police and fire overtime data after spending exceeded budget targets by nearly $15 million, with projections showing year-end overages topping $20 million.

State lawmakers and preservation advocates in Ohio are calling on Congress to reject proposed federal permitting reforms that would limit public oversight on historic sites.