The Columbus Dispatch

Who's at fault? It depends on who you ask. Intel's $28 billion New Albany project faces more delays as the company awaits federal funding. Mark Williams, Business Reporter for the Columbus Dispatch, outlines the varying viewpoints of political, government, and local leaders on the cause(s) of the funding delays. Intel Corporation https://lnkd.in/esx8dW3y

Dispatch Higher Education Reporter, Sheridan Hendrix, reports on recent developments at Central State University. Click the link below to learn more on what Sheridan discovered. Central State University Sheridan Hendrix https://lnkd.in/eRiNAeXf

This week's staff profile highlights Dispatch High School Sports Reporter Dave Purpura. Dave provides insight into his outstanding career, and when asked why journalism matters to him, he states "I am merely the person putting the right words to a story. If someone picks me to do so and is thrilled with the result, that is a tremendous honor." Learn more about the amazing Dave Purpura. Dave Purpura https://lnkd.in/eADW_Bcm

Columbus Regional Airport Authority President and CEO Joe Nardone believes the current terminal has seen better days: Repair costs are adding up, parts are harder to come by and the terminal lacks the modern features that passengers and airlines expect. Nardone recently shared with the Dispatch's Mark Williams, "It is time for a new terminal. To keep this old terminal, to continue spending money on an asset that is past its useful life, is foolish." Therefore, the airport authority is set to begin construction on a new $2 billion terminal early in 2025, officially starting work on a project that airport officials have talked about for more than a decade. Learn more on this project. Columbus Regional Airport Authority Mark Williams https://lnkd.in/eGb-3hpt

As Ohioans we mourn the loss of an Ohio political icon, and political glass-ceiling breaker, Jo Ann Davidson. For decades, Davidson was a fixture in Republican politics at the national, state and local levels by applying a dawn-to-midnight work ethic to master the political game, listening to all views and exhibiting patience. Davidson's grace, inclusive nature, and hard work mentality is viewed by many as the epitome of a public servant. May our thoughts be with her family, her friends, and all those fortunate to know Speaker Davidson. https://lnkd.in/eK2j3EvR

Energy provider AEP has reached a settlement with the staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel and other groups over its increased power demands for the areas new data centers and technology providers. Mark Williams, Dispatch Business reporter has more on the new settlement awaiting final approval. American Electric Power Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Mark Williams https://lnkd.in/e3n5pfXR

Demolition of the Former Spaghetti Warehouse restaurant approved by the Columbus Downtown Commission and will move forward. Learn more from Dispatch reporter Jim Weiker about this decision and the proposed affordable housing complex to be constructed. The Robert Weiler Company Jim Weiker https://lnkd.in/eRwDVzui

This week's edition of Breaking Ground is now available. https://lnkd.in/ecHw2Nex

A 2023 Pew Research survey found that just over half of U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 without children say they are interested in having them. Additionally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023 saw the lowest birth rate in the country’s history. Dispatch reporter Samantha Hendrickson shares how Ohio compares to these recent trends. Pew Research Center Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ohio Department of Health https://lnkd.in/ejBsd2rA

The former CEO of New Albany-based retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, along with two co-defendants, were arrested Tuesday and accused in a 16-count indictment. Michael "Mike" Jeffries served as CEO of the clothing brand from 1992 to 2014. Here are five takeaways from that indictment: Mark Williams https://lnkd.in/g4Q9Ggkn