Editorial

The Federal Highway Administration is not amused.

One year after sports betting became legal in Ohio, we are seeing enormous amounts of spending that we expect will only grow.

Ohio’s elected officials were tooting their own horn a bit at the end of the year — and with good reason. Economic development is happening at a pace to which Buckeye State residents have been unaccustomed. But as a recent report by Scioto Analysis suggests, there is much room for improvement in other categories.

While objections to biological males competing in female sports are understandable, the Ohio General Assembly should accept Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68 and focus on more pressing issues under their control.

Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens, a Republican from the state’s southernmost county, recently speculated it may be time for Ohioans to reconsider term limits on General Assembly members. He’s right.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine did his homework, listened to experts and made a sound decision even though he knew conservative outrage would follow.

The approval of $500,000 to study the feasibility of passenger train service connecting Cleveland, Toledo, and Detroit, as well as other rail options in Ohio, is a welcome step to build on previous studies to determine when - and if - such a route can be created.

Few state agencies have greater economic impact on Ohio families and businesses than the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which regulates the rates that electric, gas and other public utilities may charge customers. The panel’s five members, appointed by the governor, serve staggered five-year terms. From among the five appointees, the governor designates one as commission chair.

Other than food, there’s nothing more fundamental to human survival than making sure you and your loved ones have a safe place to live.

Gun violence became the leading cause of death among children a few years ago, surpassing automobile accidents.