Tuesday, July 1 2014
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Bob McDonald to Fix the VA? What does that mean for Cincinnati?
Bob McDonald is Obama's new pick to head up the numerous issues facing the VA. And while that's super exciting, some are starting to question what impact this new role will have on the interests he's already involved in here at home. Specifically, his work at Centrifuse and the special task force recently organize the address the preservation and rehabilitation of some of the city's most notable landmarks.
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Stick a Fork In It– Lavomatic is Cooked
Lavomatic Café, a cornerstone of the revitalization movement in OTR has closed. While this turn of events comes with some sadness for its faithful patrons, the writing was on the wall as many diners commonly opted for some of the newer additions to Vine Street's culinary lineup. Moving in to capitalize on the vacancy are the Lanni brothers who are responsible for some of Lavomatic's stiffest competition, the Eagle and Bakersfield. The concept for the new restaurant hasn't been finalized but the duo hopes to open by October.
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Hamilton County Abortion Clinic in Trouble
A Hamilton County magistrate ordered a Sharonville abortion clinic to shut its doors despite a judge’s opinion that the clinic should remain open. The clinic was denied a request for an exemption of a state rule that requires outpatient surgery centers to have a transfer agreement with a local hospital. Since taking office in 2012, Gov. John Kasich has closed 7 of 14 abortion clinics in Ohio.
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Tax Burden Shifting from Businesses to Homeowners
Since 1991 homeowners and farmers have slowly felt an increase in their tax dollars being used to fund Ohio’s school system. In 2007 close to 70 percent of the money used to support local schools came from homeowners and farmers, a dramatic increase from 46 percent in 1991. The extra burden on homeowners and farmers is a result of phasing out the tax on the tangible personal property of businesses and commercial properties.
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Ohio Could be Shipping Natural Gas Westward
The owners of the Rockies Express Pipeline have applied for federal permits to move natural gas originating in Ohio along the Ohio River westward toward Illinois. The application is a result of the possible large fracking business that is starting to take shape in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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