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Muscogee County School District Implements New Operational and Safety Standards
New district-wide start times, cell phone restrictions, and safety protocols go into effect for the upcoming school year.
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Columbus Moves Forward With $1.2B Infrastructure Plan for Utilities, Transit
The municipal government is currently implementing comprehensive updates to regional transit, water, and judicial facilities funded by various public revenue streams and intergovernmental partnerships.
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Health Policy Changes Impact Local Service Access in Columbus
Recent federal and state policy updates are shifting the landscape for health care eligibility and community-based services in Columbus.
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Ohio's New Budget Formula Changes Columbus Property Tax Calculations
The revised state distribution method changes how much Columbus can offset local levies, producing different outcomes for Franklin County property owners than those in Cuyahoga and Hamilton counties.
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Ohio Equal Candidate Coverage Act Shapes Columbus Media Access Compared to Peer Cities
Columbus voters gain required candidate profile segments on local broadcasts under the new state rules that already apply in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
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Columbus Planning Commission Updates Commercial Zoning and Development Standards
Recent updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and commercial site approvals define the latest shifts in local land use policy.
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Columbus Redirects Tax Revenue to Expand Community Services Programs
The approved 2026 fiscal year budget directs portions of local income and property tax collections to expanded funding for neighborhood centers and assistance programs that serve Columbus households.