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A Franklin County Auditor's Office report authored by two independent economists found the use of the tax incentives may be losing their effectiveness while limiting revenue from schools and other taxing agencies.

We’ll talk about conservation efforts that are underway to maintain the rural character of central Ohio.

The city wants to create one uniform land use map through the Columbus Growth Strategy. Originally, area commissions were given until the end of November to provide input to the city. The city extended that deadline to the end of December.

Some of Columbus' 21 area commissions are expressing concern over the city's planned update to land use maps. Previously, the city relied on the 21 groups to build their own maps. Now, officials want a single uniform map for the entire city.

The legislation aims to make it easier to obtain permits for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. These detached structures on single family home lots are often used for family members, elderly parents and renters.

Every candidate running for Columbus City Council and Columbus City Schools Board of Education has called for reform or more oversight over tax abatements. About 1.2% of Columbus properties have tax breaks, totaling over $129 million.

Mayor Andrew Ginther pitched the bond issue at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum Wednesday.

A 20,000 square foot grocery story will be at the ground floor of the 15-story Peninsula development at Broad and Belle Streets. Downtown residents have been calling for more grocery options in the neighborhood for years.

Nationwide Children's Hospital has had surplus revenues exceeding at least $200 million since 2020. Despite these extra funds, the nonprofit hospital system and the city of Columbus still agreed to a $3 million a year incentive package.

Intel was originally supposed to start production on the plants this year. The facilities are expected to bring 3,000 jobs to the community.