Akron reaches deal with EPA to forgo $300 million sewage treatment facilityThe city reached an agreement with state and federal EPA officials to forego the Enhanced High Rate Treatment facility after investing $1 billion in sewer system improvements.cleveland.com8h agoWhole story →BuildPlanetakron epa agreement
Northeast Ohio ozone attainment: What it means and what it doesn'tNortheast Ohio now meets the federal ozone standard, helping clear the way for Ohio's effort to end E-Check. But the EPA designation measures long-term air quality, not whether today's air is healthy to breathe. Here's the difference between ozone attainment and the daily Air Quality Index.cleveland.com2d agoWhole story →Planetozone attainment designation
Perry nuclear upgrades would add enough power for 150,000 homes, energy secretary saysA proposed federal loan of up to $4.2 billion would support upgrades at three Vistra nuclear plants, including Perry.cleveland.com3d agoWhole story →Planetperry nuclear upgrades announcement
Ohio gas tax holiday starts Sunday: Capitol LetterA 90-day gas tax holiday is expected to take effect on Sunday, driving down prices at the pumps and bringing some relief to customers. Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation for the gas tax holiday on Thursday.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMike DeWineS 23ohio gas tax holiday
SNAP administrative funding changes take effect, shifting more costs to Ohio, countiesFederal reimbursement for SNAP administrative costs dropped from 50% to 25%, forcing Ohio counties to cover millions in funding gaps previously paid by the federal government.cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →FoodEconomysnap funding change
Lawmakers OK bill to suspend state’s gas tax for 90 days: Capitol LetterOhio lawmakers pushed through legislation granting a 90-day gas-tax holiday in an attempt to provide consumers some price relief at the pump.cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetHR 9340ohio gas tax holiday
As special energy auction threatens higher prices, lawmakers do nothing to protect Ohioans from data centersThe clock is ticking for Ohio lawmakers to protect regular electric customers from higher bills tied to the data center boom.cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyohio energy auction
