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Columbus Moves to Make Data Centers Pay Their Own Water Bill
Columbus leaders floated new water and power rates for data centers and other heavy users, aiming to keep big infrastructure costs off residential bills.

Columbus Puts Record Cash Toward Fire Trucks. What Happens After 2026?
Mayor Ginther's capital plan earmarks a record sum for fire apparatus in 2026, but later years show a steep drop that has critics asking what comes next.

Hilliard Ends Fight Over Amazon Data-Center Fuel Cells, Still Plans Air Monitoring
Hilliard dropped its ERAC appeal of an Ohio EPA fuel-cell permit at Amazon's Scioto Darby campus, citing narrow state law and pledging post-startup air tests.

After Alleged Misuse, Columbus Keeps Flock Cameras Dark. What Comes Next?
Columbus suspended Flock ALPR use after alleged plate-query misuse, covered about 65 cameras, and left the contract's future and any program return unsettled.
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