Government & Accountability: Transparency & Public Access
A focused path through public records, participation and government review processes.
A focused path through public records, participation and government review processes. Follow the steps in order to see how the underlying measures connect, where comparisons are valid, and where the evidence requires additional context.
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Start with Ohio public records
WP011 maps Substitute House Bill 314's changes to Ohio's Public Records Law as passed by the Ohio House.
See where the public can participate
Ohio data-center projects involve multiple decisions. Learn where to find zoning hearings, environmental notices, permit records and energy proceedings—and where different concerns belong.
See who reviews what
Ohio does not have one universal data-center permit. Zoning, building, environmental, water, power-infrastructure, utility and tax-incentive decisions can be handled by different entities depending on the project.
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