By Zack Frink   Aiming to diminish the number of distracted driving incidents and associated deaths, Ohio has introduced a new law permitting law enforcement officers to stop drivers who appear to be using their cellphones while on the road, reports the Dayton Daily News.   Setting the Scene: Law enforcement officers can now stop Ohio drivers who engage in prohibited activities such as texting, making a phone call, or operating a phone while driving.   For the ...Read More

By Zack Frink, Elevate Dayton   This week, early voting starts for Ohio's May 2 election under new regulations that mandate photo identification for in-person voting, while voting absentee continues to be possible without photo ID, reports the Dayton Daily News.   The Big Picture: The new voting law in Ohio, enacted in January, has introduced substantial modifications to the voting system.   Changes include mandating photo ID for in-person voting and making cha...Read More

By Zack Frink, Elevate Dayton   Homefull, a nonprofit organization in Dayton, has initiated a $50 million endeavor to tackle the food desert in west Dayton and improve healthcare accessibility for the local population, converting 16 acres of unused land into a flourishing community, reports the Dayton Business Journal.   Setting the Stage: The two-stage project aims to introduce housing, food, and employment opportunities to the area, addressing the fundamental problems o...Read More

By Nate Dillard, Elevate Dayton   Jobs and careers are likely to be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), with some roles being more susceptible to replacement than others, according to CNBC Make It.   Why it matters: The creation of new jobs has always been faster than the loss of jobs caused by technological advances.    Rather than fully automating human work, AI is currently being used to augment and support human employees.    ...Read More

By Zack Frink, Senior Editor Elevate Dayton   NorthPoint Development announced plans to construct a large industrial/office park in Miami Twp., creating more than 600 jobs in the region, reports the Dayton Daily News.    The details: The First Flight Commerce Center, which is expected to create more than 600 jobs in the region, will consist of six buildings totaling 1.7 million square feet.    The first building, a 230,000-square-foot edifice, is set to begin c...Read More

By Zack Frink, Senior Editor Elevate Dayton   Two Dayton organizations are receiving investments totaling over $1.5 million from the Dayton Recovery Plan to address housing and childcare needs, with a focus on supporting minority communities, reports the Dayton Business Journal.   Important context: The Dayton Recovery Plan, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to resolve infrastructure, economic, and equity issues in the city by making data-driven decisions.  Th...Read More