Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Why are car insurance rates on the rise in Ohio?

If you noticed a recent spike in your car insurance bill, you aren't alone. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Local Politics Thu Apr 20 2023 [Why are car insurance rates on the rise in Ohio?]( [46. Ohio • Avg. annual cost of car ownership $2,229 • Avg. cost of a check-engine light repair: $208 parts (5th lowest); $141 labor (8th lowest) • Avg. annual insurance costs: $992 (5th lowest) • Annual gasoline expenditure per licensed driver: $888 (12th lowest) • Avg. price of gasoline as of June 20, 2021: $3.10 per gallon (20th highest) ALSO READ: 20 Most Common Problems Behind a Check Engine Light]( If you noticed a recent spike in your car insurance bill, you aren't alone. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Friday the level of chemicals in the Ohio River due to the East Palestine train derailment is no longer detectable.]( [For subscribers] [Proposed Cincinnati charter amendment would give Ohio River legal rights]( The charter amendment would allow residents to take legal action on the river's behalf to stop pollution. [READ MORE]( [Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) during the Senate hearing on Improving rail safety in response to the East Palestine, Ohio train Derailment on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.]( [These Republicans want to take on Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2024]( Here are the Republicans running for the chance to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2024. [READ MORE]( [Nov. 8, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; A poll worker holds up voting stickers inside Christ the King School on East Livingston Avenue in Berwick on the morning of Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8th. Mandatory Credit: Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch]( [Ohio lawmakers want to move presidential primary from March to May]( Ohio lawmakers may move the state's presidential primary from March to May. Here's how that could affect 2024 races. [READ MORE]( [Teacher among school kids using computers in class]( [16,000 of Ohio's lowest paid teachers could get $10K pay increase]( The minimum starting salary for new teachers in Ohio would jump from $30,000 to $40,000 if the House budget passes as written. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](