Data Center Power Crunch: A report says OpenAI is in advanced talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal land in Ohio, with payments starting once it’s online and a possible 2028 first phase—another reminder that power, water, and grid upgrades are the real bottlenecks. Higher-Ed & Workforce: Ohio University’s board reviewed its Dynamic Strategy plan, approved extending its scholarship match program through 2031, and welcomed a new student trustee; meanwhile Gov. DeWine announced $5.1M for 22 workforce partnerships aimed at filling manufacturing, IT, trades, and healthcare roles. State Policy Watch: Ohio lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on “contract cheating” services, with civil penalties for businesses that sell academic work to students. Elections Cybersecurity: Sec. of State Frank LaRose rolled out expanded phishing-simulation training for election staff to strengthen Ohio’s cyber defenses. Local Economy & Community: Downtown Columbus is seeing a grocery expansion in neighborhoods like King-Lincoln Bronzeville, and East Liverpool secured $2.2M in low-interest loans for water and wastewater engineering plans. Business & Markets: Advanced Drainage Systems reported Q4 results and 2027 guidance, while Ares and Scion teamed up for a $910M student housing buy near Ohio State and other major campuses.