Ohio Digital Inclusion Week aims to expand broadband access
Ohio officials press Digital Inclusion Week under the theme Building Connected Communities. Lt. Gov. Husted links opportunities to broadband access and skills, noting Ohioans still lacking reliable high speed internet. Broadband Ohio reports three years of work to close the digital divide amid gaps shown by Broadband Search.
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Jon Husted
National Digital Inclusion Alliance
Columbus
Youngstown
DeWine plan sparks clash over Ohio education oversight
Ohio debates executive control of education as the State Board sues to preserve policy power. A Franklin County judge notes potential single subject rule violations in a cabinet bill creating a Department of Education and Workforce. The piece argues for simpler judicial action and upholds constitutional limits on the board’s authority. A deadline looms for letters on the November election.
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Israel and Hamas war prompts calls for hard peace choices
Cal Thomas argues after Israel’s Gaza withdrawal and Hamas attacks that the two state formula has failed, urging a tougher approach to defeat Hamas. He cites Saudi oil leverage, U.S. trust issues with Riyadh, and Caroline Glick’s one state plan as alternatives, urging broader support for Israel’s broader security aims.
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Center reset in US House could mirror state coalitions
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Yglesias argues a bipartisan centrists coalition is possible in Washington similar to Alaska and New York models. He suggests a Republican speaker backed by minority votes and a floor vote guarantee on a few bipartisan bills to avoid further shutdowns and restore balanced governance.
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