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This week in Cincinnati was a good reminder that through plagues and pandemics, through economic recession and even Depressions, the inexorable march of politics goes on.

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'Out Of Prison But Not Really Free': Getting Exonerated In The Era Of COVID-19

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Cincinnati Council Approves Affordable Housing Project For OTR

Gov. Mike DeWine Addresses George Floyd's Death After Columbus Protests

By Nick Castele • 5 hours ago

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday expressed “sorrow and disgust” at the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, saying the officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck while he cried out for breath violated “every principle of human decency.”

Cincinnati Officially Requests Financial Help From Hamilton County

By Jay Hanselman • 8 hours ago

Cincinnati officials are requesting $15 million from Hamilton County to help pay for the city's expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbus Protest Over George Floyd's Death Turns Violent

By Debbie Holmes • 13 hours ago

A protest against police brutality in downtown Columbus turned violent on Thursday night. Protestors broke windows at the Ohio Statehouse and nearby businesses after a clash with Columbus Police officers.

Around 400 people gathered at Broad and High streets to demonstrate over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Ohio House Leader Says He Cannot Require Lawmakers To Wear Masks

By Jo Ingles • 15 hours ago

The leader of the Ohio House of Representatives says he cannot compel members to practice some of the safety measures recommended by Ohio’s health director to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Sen. McConnell Talks CARES Act On 'Cincinnati Edition'

By Michael Monks • 17 hours ago

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will appear at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas on Friday to talk with frontline health care workers and to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which he introduced prior to its adoption.