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Organizers of the movement to abolish property taxes in Ohio didn’t gather enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot this fall. But the debate over property taxes is far from over.  July 20-24, we’re diving into whether Ohio’s rising property taxes should be abolished, reformed or left alone.
Downtown Cleveland covered in smoke, drastically reducing visibility and blocking skyscrapers only a few miles away from view.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued a statewide advisory as smoke created a haze across the state. People were advised to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity or stay indoors entirely.
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