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Federal audit questions $20.9 million in Ohio manufacturing program spending
August 27, 2026

A federal audit questioned $20.9 million in Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership costs as NIST weighs recovery, stronger oversight and a new award for the statewide network.

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Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation | Local Headlines

Ohio seeks approval for $2 million roadwork grant tied to Rossford OPmobility project
August 10, 2026

The Ohio Department of Development has requested approval to release $2 million in FY2026 roadwork grant funds for an OPmobility project in Rossford.

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Business & Economy

Ohio ranked No. 1 state for business in CNBC’s 2026 assessment
August 2, 2026

CNBC placed Ohio first in its 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, the state’s first time at the top of the ranking since the study began in 2007.

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