Dayton

The use of Flock cameras, automated license plate readers, is causing debate in multiple cities, including Dayton and St. Paul. The Dayton City Council is set to vote on pausing the program following community pushback, while St. Paul has scheduled a special public hearing regarding police surveillance technology and data privacy.

Ohio state Rep. Tristan Rader wants the Public Utility Commission of Ohio to hold local hearings before approving a $10.7 billion deal to purchase Dayton’s electric utility, AES. Rader expressed concern that the private ownership would be controlled by a group with few ties to the region and potential conflicts of interest. Despite this push for hearings, a PUCO staff review indicated the buyers were a “suitable owner” and suggested little to no foreseeable drawbacks for AES Ohio.

The article highlights a Libertarian gubernatorial candidate in Ohio calling for a moratorium on new data centers until statewide standards are established, a controversial political speech by Vivek Ramaswamy that drew backlash, and layoffs affecting over 1,300 workers in Springfield due to a business sale. It also references a 2019 mass shooting in Dayton.

Ohio is experiencing an energy affordability crisis, with electricity bills rising sharply, forcing families to choose between utilities, rent, and food. Local governments like Dayton are implementing large-scale community solar projects to provide fixed pricing and savings, contrasting with state regulators' inaction and utility rate hikes.

An Ohio governor poll shows Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by a narrow margin. A federal court ruled a Dayton ordinance requiring permits for distributing food to the homeless unconstitutional. A critique of former President Trump's influence on the U.S. 250th anniversary highlights concerns over his legal history and political impact.

A user received a suspicious medical bill from an unknown LLC in Dayton, Ohio, for a recent scan. The bill was flagged as a collection notice, which raised concerns due to its speed, but the actual bill arrived later with a $100 lower amount.

Black-owned businesses in Ohio increased payroll by 82% between 2017 and 2023, employing over 64,000 workers. While Cincinnati and Toledo saw significant growth in Black-owned businesses, Dayton and Youngstown experienced declines. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio and Brookings Institution highlighted structural barriers and policy challenges affecting Black business growth.

The article provides an analysis of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May. It references a shopper at a grocery store in Dayton, Ohio, as an example of consumer activity.