AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Economy: Ohio’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in April, down from 4.1% in March, while nonfarm jobs rose to 5.687 million—gains in manufacturing and construction helped offset declines in mining and logging. Digital Government & Payments: Ohio rolled out Buckeye Billfold, letting residents pay certain state fees with credit cards, bank transfers, or crypto, with crypto converted to dollars at checkout. Local Schools & Health: Chandler USD approved a lease to keep counseling services running after The Hope Institute’s closure, and Marietta’s EVE Inc. is pausing most operations for at least 30 days while it restructures, routing hotline/crisis calls to Transitions. Public Safety & Community: Lima fire officials shared Memorial Day grill safety tips; Grand Lake Saint Marys opened a new accessible playground; and Marshall County is boosting patrols over the holiday weekend.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.