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Ohio Braces for Severe Winter Storm and Intense Legislative Session Amid Economic Shifts

Ohio Braces for Severe Winter Storm and Intense Legislative Session Amid Economic Shifts

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 Ohio starts the week under winter storm warnings, with heavy snow and dangerous cold gripping central parts of the state. According to WSYX in Columbus, a winter storm warning and advisory are in effect through Sunday morning, with 3 to 5 inches of snow common and up to 7 inches south of I‑70, plus wind chills as low as 15 below zero prompting cold weather advisories and difficult travel conditions.

At the Statehouse, lawmakers are closing the year with contentious debates over cannabis and technology regulation. The Toledo Blade reports that Senate Bill 56, which would ban most intoxicating hemp products and tighten Ohio’s new adult-use marijuana law, has cleared the legislature and is headed to Governor Mike DeWine for a signature or veto. Signal Cleveland notes that the bill would create new criminal offenses around marijuana possession and crack down on hemp-derived products, prompting criticism from legalization advocates. Meanwhile, LegiScan tracking shows proposals ranging from raising the state minimum wage (Senate Bill 234) to regulating AI and critical infrastructure under the so‑called Ohio Right to Compute Act (House Bill 392), signaling a busy agenda for the 136th General Assembly.

Economically, Ohio’s job market is steady but not without strain. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reports that the statewide unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in September 2025, down from 5.0 percent in August, while total nonfarm employment slipped by 6,200 jobs over the month but remains up by 65,400 over the past year. Goods‑producing industries, led by construction and manufacturing, have added more than 17,000 jobs year over year, although leisure and hospitality has lost positions, reflecting uneven growth.

Local governments and communities are investing in long‑term infrastructure and education. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports that eastern Ohio counties are using new industrial expansions, road work, and utility upgrades to lay the groundwork for future jobs and higher wages, with regional leaders emphasizing “future growth” in 2026. In central Ohio, the city of Dublin says construction on Eiterman Road near State Route 161 reached substantial completion this fall, improving traffic flow around key business and residential corridors. Across the state, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission continues to partner with school districts on modern learning environments, and Ohio University leaders recently briefed trustees on how they are adjusting campus policies and budgets to comply with new state higher‑education laws.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect continued debate over marijuana and hemp regulation as Governor DeWine weighs SB 56, more legislative action on wages and AI oversight in the 2026 session, and close monitoring of winter weather after this weekend’s storm as forecasters watch for additional cold snaps and snow systems into the new year.

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