There are growing concerns over school redistricting in Olentangy Local Schools as the district grows and needs to shuffle students. With Election Day approaching, we talk with the Franklin County Board of Elections about early voting trends and what voters need to know. Plus, two major business expansions are expected to bring 130 new jobs to Central Ohio, Columbus residents get a chance to weigh in on how millions in capital improvement money are spent, and the American Medical Association president joins us to discuss upcoming changes to Medicaid.
(1:42-4:30) New National Women's Soccer League Sports Complex
Columbus and the NWSL is breaking ground on a new sports complex. While the project has sparked mixed reactions from residents who wanted a neighborhood park, supporters say it could help position Columbus as a destination for women's professional sports with the soccer team's inaugural season slated for 2028.
(4:31-11:44) Olentangy School District Redistricting
Olentangy Local Schools is gathering community feedback as it prepares to redraw attendance boundaries amid enrollment growth and overcrowded buildings. Families have until November 5 to complete an online survey, with final boundaries expected December 10.
(11:59-23:00) Franklin County Board of Elections Interview
With early in-person voting already surpassing 2022 levels with a week left to go, we sit down with Franklin County Board of Elections to discuss voter turnout, competitive races, younger voters, and what people need to know before Election Day.
(23:30-33:07) Columbus Capital Budget: Our Voice, Our Choice
Columbus residents will have a direct say in how $9 million in capital improvement funding is spent through the city's Our Voice, Our Choice program. We talk with Councilmember Nick Bankston about how residents can submit ideas, choose projects, and influence neighborhood investments.
(33:22-41:19) Central Ohio Business Growth
Two companies are expanding in Central Ohio, bringing an expected 130 new jobs. Forgent is expanding in downtown Columbus, while Certus Medical is establishing a surgical training lab in Westerville. One Columbus's Deborah Scherer discusses what these investments mean for the region's economy.
(41:34-48:02) Upcoming Medicaid Changes
New federal Medicaid requirements could affect coverage for millions of Americans beginning in 2027. We talk with American Medical Association President Dr. Willie Underwood about work requirements, potential coverage losses, and what patients need to know.