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Enough is enough in Ohio on polluting data center gas power plants
Today, on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at the New Albany High School, the Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing for the PowerConneX New Albany 3 Energy Center, the third major gas combustion plant to power an EdgeConneX data…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.
Ideastream Public Media ·Ohio 13th Congressional District candidates answer voter questions ahead of midterms
The Akron Press Club held forums with the major party candidates running for Ohio's 13th District — incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Emilia Sykes and Republican Carey Coleman — to learn their views on topics from AI to data centers to…
Ideastream Public Media ·Cleveland extends data center moratorium
Cleveland extended its data center moratorium Monday night as it continues to work on new regulations that govern the facilities.
Ideastream Public Media ·Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda discusses plans for new Timoshev Technology Tower
Ohio State is building the Timoshev Technology Tower, a planned multi-story innovation and research facility.
WOSU ·The summer we lost AI containment: A survey shows Ohio citizens’ thoughts and concerns
In July of 2026, OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents went rogue during an internal test of cyber capabilities. They broke containment, hacked into a machine learning company, and stole private information. OpenAI later disclosed that its…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Elon Musk donates $7 million to help incumbent Ohio Republican US Sen. Jon Husted
As part of unprecedented spending on U.S. elections, the world’s richest man Elon Musk is funneling more than $7 million to try to reelect incumbent Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, according to an analysis of federal election data by…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Data centers are now the largest financial bet in US history
The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures. Until now, no industry had driven the U.S. economy with such force since the…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Could data center opposition boost Democrats in Indiana House races?
Democrats are looking to ride a wave of widespread opposition to big data center projects across the state as they aim to pick up seats in the Indiana House. Data center worries are a prominent part of attacks against Republicans on…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Flock misuse, bus strike ends and the data center factor this election
On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.
WVXU ·Ohio data center legislation attracted hordes of lobbyists, records show
Ohio politics news and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, why a mysterious $400,000 push for a socialist could matter in Ohio’s Senate race. The post Ohio data center legislation attracted hordes of lobbyists, records show…
Signal Cleveland ·Vivek Ramaswamy talks gun control, death penalty, data centers and more
The Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate responded to questions on top issues during a Columbus public forum. The post Vivek Ramaswamy talks gun control, death penalty, data centers and more appeared first on Signal Cleveland .
Signal Cleveland ·How to tell Cincinnati officials your input on regulating data centers
The city's Planning Department is collecting public input as it prepares recommendations for regulating data centers in city zoning.
WVXU ·Meta to build data center outside Maysville, Kentucky
The proposal has been in the works for almost two years, but the identity of the company looking to buy 2,900 acres in Mason County has been shrouded by non-disclosure agreements.
WVXU ·GOP candidate for governor opposes data center tax break, would resume executions in Ohio
The Republican candidate for governor talked about a sales tax break for data centers, the death penalty and the Second Amendment, among other issues.
Statehouse News Bureau ·Vivek Ramaswamy opposes data center tax break, would resume executions in Ohio
The Republican candidate for Ohio governor talked about a sales tax break for data centers, the death penalty and the Second Amendment, among other issues.
WOSU ·Can a high school open house persuade Akron families to stay in the district?
JaKayla Martin (right), 17, a junior at East CLC, claps a beat while Neveah Evans, 14, an eighth grader at NIHF STEM Middle School, practices CPR on a dummy as Evans mom, Ashley Seligman looks on, during East CLC s showcase on Friday, Oct.…
Signal Akron ·House District 13 challenger Coleman wants Akron area to thrive
Republican candidate for Ohio s 13th U.S. House district, Carey Coleman, answers a question during an Akron Press Club event on Tuesday, Oct. 13. (Carissa Woytach / Signal Akron) " data-large-file="ht…
Signal Akron ·Despite withdrawal of data center proposal, Etna and Violet Twp. residents worry about future
Etna Township Trustees and the Etna Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday night to discuss a plan for future land use.
WOSU ·Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who…
Ohio Capital Journal ·How could data centers impact the midterm elections in Ohio?
Data centers have become a major Ohio campaign issue, with related ballot measures in 18 counties, polls showing broad local opposition, and both governor candidates calling for limits.
WVXU ·AgrAbility keeps aging and injured Ohio farmers in the field
AgrAbility connects aging and injured Ohio farmers with the free assistive technology they need to stay out in the fields.
WOSU ·Cleveland readies to extend data center moratorium
The city needs 90 more days to craft proposed regulations for data centers, a Cleveland City Council member says. The post Cleveland readies to extend data center moratorium appeared first on Signal Cleveland .
Signal Cleveland ·ABC22/FOX45: Wright State celebrates innovation at annual Wright Brothers Day event
Wright State University marked Wright Brothers Day with an event focused on innovation, research, and artificial intelligence. The university’s annual celebration took place today in its Student Union Atrium. Faculty, students, and local…
Wright State University ·Data centers are on the ballot in Trenton. Here’s what to know about Issue 17
The ballot measure seeks to prohibit the construction of any data center over 25 megawatts within city limits.
WVXU ·Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Rev1 Insider Insights: Greg Pugh
Great companies take more than a great idea. Through Rev1 Insider Insights, we introduce Rev1 team members, advisors and partners who work alongside entrepreneurs as they validate markets, solve early challenges, make connections and turn…
Rev1 Ventures ·Ohio college students gain real-world AI research experience through summer AIRE program
An NSF-funded nine-week AI research program placed students from Sinclair, Tri-C, Ohio State and Northwest State on projects with CWRU, Ohio State, UC and OSC mentors.
Ohio Supercomputer Center ·A construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than the status quo, study says
A Scioto Analysis cost-benefit study ranked a mostly-renewable power requirement first and a construction ban second for new Ohio data centers, with current policy barely breaking even.
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