Ohio
After tough election, Ohio Democrats chart course for 2024
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is gearing up for a aggressive re-election effort in 2024. Photograph: Elizabeth Frantz-Pool/Getty Photographs
Rep. Tim Ryan noticed just one pathway to beating J.D. Vance and overcoming Republicans’ benefit within the U.S. Senate race.
The consequence: Ryan did slender the hole from Trump’s eight-point win in 2020 — by little greater than a single proportion level.
Why it issues: A state as soon as well-known as a purple bellwether is now firmly pink and has been all however deserted by Democrats’ nationwide equipment.
What they’re saying: Chairperson Elizabeth Walters tells Axios the state occasion was not in perfect form when she took over in early 2021.
- Regardless of additional losses in 2022 amid sagging voter turnout, Walters credit Ryan for eliciting GOP spending right here which will have aided Democrats’ success elsewhere.
- “Ohio actually was the dam that stopped the pink wave from crashing into Congress,” she contends.
- Democrats additionally picked up a congressional seat for the primary time within the state since 2008, which Walters, alluding to a well-known President Biden quote, referred to as “an enormous f***ing deal.”
Sure, however: Even that triumph could also be short-lived — Republicans’ redrawing of congressional districts forward of 2024 could put Democratic incumbents at a drawback.
The opposite facet: David Niven, affiliate professor of political science on the College of Cincinnati and former Democratic Celebration speech author, tells us that ethical victories don’t overshadow “one other disastrous consequence.”
What we’re watching: The shifting political panorama places U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, one of many occasion’s final remaining shiny spots in Ohio, in a precarious place for re-election in 2024.
- The nationwide occasion is predicted to take a extra lively function right here to defend Brown’s seat.
- A state poll situation to guard abortion rights is reportedly within the works and will likewise renew voter enthusiasm from the left.
In the meantime, Ohio Democrats are again to sq. one in recruiting a brand new crop of statewide candidates.
What’s subsequent: Walters says the occasion awaits the discharge of precinct-level election knowledge, which could give Democrats a clue of the place to achieve extra voters in 2024.
- “We now have our work reduce out for us to proceed to maneuver the battle ahead.”
Ohio
Ohio sees uptick in unemployment rate, lost jobs in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New economic data from the state shows that Ohio saw an uptick in its unemployment rate, and that it lost jobs in the month of June.
Ohio lost 2,300 jobs during June from the revised May estimate, dropping the total employment to 5,652,900 jobs, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The state also did not add as many jobs in May as previously thought.
Ohio
Northeast Ohio Weather: Dry, comfortable weekend ahead
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Big dome of high pressure is positioned over the area today. It’ll be a sunny and pleasant day with high temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree range.
Another clear and cool night in the forecast with overnight temperatures falling into the 50s.
Weekend expected to have pretty low humidity levels making it pleasant to be outside. High level clouds will start to increase Sunday. We don’t have the next risk of rain until Tuesday as we see things currently.
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Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August in Dayton area
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s in the Dayton area is getting closer to reality.
According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8.
Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and addressed potential traffic concerns and solutions.
Multiple factors are still being considered as construction progresses, but the new gas station is projected to be open by late 2025.
Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s will be located at the intersection of State Route 235 and I-70.
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