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Here's some ways to cut through the noise and navigate the election landscape.

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Technology helps communities and organizations get the word out about ballot issues

Part of the responsibility of information gathering still lies with the voters — especially in rural areas — but there are people trying to get the information out through as many channels as possible.

Voting 201: Options in Ohio, plus myths debunked

Now more than ever, your voice needs to be heard. Here’s how to do it safely and on time.

Yvette McGee Brown
Civics Essential: What do judges do and why is it important?

Due to lack of information, some voters, while choosing candidates for the executive and legislative branches on their ballots, skip judicial races. Here's why you don't want to do that, plus ways to learn about judges around the state.

The 23-acre IRS site is considered one of the biggest redevelopment opportunities east of the Mississippi.
‘Now we own it.’ Major IRS site plan moves forward

The vision includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community plaza for festivals, and a mix of offices, retail shops, and housing.

Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series.
A virtual pivot: Year two of Civics Essential ends with online game nights

Initially, trivia events were supposed to take place at 14 libraries across Ohio. Stay-at-home orders brought those plans to a halt, but the resulting platform was still a success.

A young Kareem Simpson at his mother's graduation from NKU's nursing school in 1984.
Growing up black in the inner city taught me that police violence is a problem for all of us

The sad truth is, the African American community has long pointed out the presence of police brutality and the fact that wide, sweeping reform is needed.

Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series.
Ohio Civics Essential launches Virtual Games; use your Jeopardy and civics knowledge to win prizes

At a time when knowledge of how government works may be most important, Issue Media Group launches an online game event to engage and educate the public-at-large.

A helping hand, not a handout: Ohio offers resources for offenders returning to their communities

One-third of the 6,000 prisoners released each year will return to jail. Across the state, organizations and nonprofits are trying to change that.

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar was among the many businesses receiving emergency grants from local governments.
Local community grants bridge the revenue gap for neighborhood businesses

Fort Mitchell, Covington, Newport, and Fort Thomas are among the local governments making grants available to homegrown businesses in their towns.

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