This news article covers various developments in Cleveland, Ohio, including the city's struggling job market, efforts to support renters facing housing challenges, Ohio's recent legislation expanding gun rights, and legal battles over the Cleveland Browns' potential relocation. It also touches upon national issues like President-elect Donald Trump's policies and Cleveland's recognition as a trending travel destination.
Employment in U.S. cities grew nearly 4% between the start of the pandemic and March 2024, but cities overseen by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland are lagging behind. The Columbus and Cincinnati metro areas are performing relatively well, with 3.7% and 2.3% growth respectively. However, employment has shrunk in Akron (-0.7%) and Cleveland (-1%), placing Cleveland among the worst large metro areas for job growth in the United States.
The Federal Reserve attributes Cleveland's job losses to people relocating after the pandemic. Meanwhile, Cleveland City Council is considering allocating $1 million to the United Way of Greater Cleveland and seven other organizations to address various housing challenges faced by renters. The $1 million would be distributed over three years to bolster their existing initiatives, such as providing legal services for tenants and offering emergency housing assistance. In other news, Ohio is experiencing a surge in legislation aimed at bolstering gun rights. Two recently passed laws, House Bill 452 and Senate Bill 58, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, expand legal immunity for concealed handgun use at places of worship, prohibit firearm ownership fees, and prevent public and private entities from tracking firearm owners. These measures represent the latest efforts by Ohio Republican lawmakers to strengthen gun rights and relax state gun control measures. On the economic front, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against United States Gypsum Co. for $17 million, alleging negligence in maintaining underground mines, resulting in dangerous sinkholes near Ohio 2 in Ottawa County. The lawsuit seeks to recover $16.8 million in costs incurred by the Ohio Department of Transportation to stabilize the roadway and prevent its collapse. In a separate legal matter, the city of Cleveland and the Ohio Attorney General's Office are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Cleveland Browns over the team's proposed relocation to Brook Park. They argue that the Browns' legal challenge in federal court should be dismissed. East Cleveland has been identified as having the lowest median family income in the United States among places with a population of 5,000 or more, according to the U.S. Census. The city's median family income is $37,500. On the national stage, President-elect Donald Trump's policies on environmental regulation, immigration, and federal spending are generating concern in Cuyahoga County. County leader Chris Ronayne is working to protect the county from potential negative impacts. Meanwhile, plans to create a pedestrian-bike trail across Sandusky Bay, connecting Sandusky and Port Clinton, are advancing. The project has received a key federal planning grant. In the realm of sports, Progressive Field's stadium lights have been on almost constantly during the Cleveland Guardians' off-season renovations, prompting questions from fans. The lights will soon revert to their normal schedule, going dark around 9 p.m. Cleveland has also been recognized as a trending destination for 2025 by Tripadvisor, ranking third among U.S. destinations.
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