Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Here's why the Ohio economy is booming but your paycheck seems punier

Ohio reported record all-time low unemployment for July: 3.3%. But as politicians crow, can Ohioans believe the hype about the economic outlook? [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Local Politics Mon Sep 4 2023 [Here's why the Ohio economy is booming but your paycheck seems punier]( [President Joe Biden is joined on stage by (left to right) Andy Bershear, Mike DeWine, Rob Portman, Sherrod Brown and Mitch McConnell as he finishes his speech during an event to give remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure law which will fund major changes to the Brent Spence Bridge and surrounding infrastructure at a lot on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.]( Ohio reported record all-time low unemployment for July: 3.3%. But as politicians crow, can Ohioans believe the hype about the economic outlook? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [A for sale sign in front of a house in the Brookside Greens development in Norton.]( [Ohio lawmakers propose tax changes as homeowners brace for big bills]( Property taxes are complicated to understand, but this explainer walks through how they're calculated and why lawmakers want to change the formula. [READ MORE]( [A doctor at the Women's Med Center in Kettering, near Dayton, Ohio, puts gloves on to prepare for an abortion, Thursday, June 30, 2022. When Roe vs. Wade was overturned a week ago by the Supreme Court, Kentucky shut down all abortions because of trigger laws. Romanos identified the amniotic sac and said the pregnancy wasn't viable. At a little over six weeks, there was no heart beat.]( [What would the Ohio measure mean for abortions later in pregnancy?]( If Ohioans approve the abortion rights amendment in November, would they have access to abortions later in pregnancy? [READ MORE]( [U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell before taking the podium to speak at the NKY Chamber of Commerce at the Madison Event Center in Covington, Tuesday, August 29, 2023.]( [McConnell's health prompts questions about fitness for some Kentucky Republicans]( Mitch McConnell faces mounting questions, from Washington, D.C. to Kentucky, about his health after he suddenly stopped speaking for a second time. [READ MORE]( [This post from Facebook shows the diversity mural in the stairwell of Nagel Middle School before and after it was painted over]( [Diversity mural painted over, sparking outcry in Anderson Twp.]( The decision to paint over the diversity mural has sparked outrage from some parents. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](