Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Here's why the Ohio economy is booming but your paycheck seems punier

Ohio reported record all-time low unemployment for July: 3.3%. But as politicians crow, can Ohioans believe the hype about the economic outlook? [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Local Politics Fri Sep 1 2023 [Here's why the Ohio economy is booming but your paycheck seems punier]( [President Joe Biden is joined on stage by (left to right) Andy Bershear, Mike DeWine, Rob Portman, Sherrod Brown and Mitch McConnell as he finishes his speech during an event to give remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure law which will fund major changes to the Brent Spence Bridge and surrounding infrastructure at a lot on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.]( Ohio reported record all-time low unemployment for July: 3.3%. But as politicians crow, can Ohioans believe the hype about the economic outlook? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron stops and speaks with a constituent at the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair on August 24, 2023]( [Daniel Cameron warns major law firms to end race-based hiring]( The letter criticizes diversity initiatives at major law firms, like requiring diverse candidates, or offering fellowships for certain demographics. [READ MORE]( [U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell before taking the podium to speak at the NKY Chamber of Commerce at the Madison Event Center in Covington, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.]( [Sen. Mitch McConnell sees doctor after freezing at NKY press conference: What we know]( Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor cleared him to continue with his schedule, saying he has experienced "occasional lightheadedness," from dehydration and a previous concussion. [READ MORE]( [Robbin Taylor, State Director to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joins McConnell while he speaks at the NKY Chamber of Commerce at the Madison Event Center, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Covington, Ky. McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter during the event on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.]( [Does Mitch McConnell's latest heath incident suggest he should retire? | Opinion]( For the second time in a month, Sen. McConnell seemed to have some sort of neurological issue during a press conference causing him to freeze up. [READ MORE]( [The Wayne National Forest headquarters and welcome center located near Nelsonville in Athens County.]( ['Canceling Wayne Forest': In Ohio, a clash over planned renaming]( The Revolutionary War general's name has led to a modern-day political backlash. [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](