Local – Governor DeWine, Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus and Union County Announce New Honda Auto Plant to Boost Hybrid Production

 

  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus and Union County today to announce that Honda will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio, investing approximately $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 new jobs. 
  • The new plant will be Honda's fourth auto plant in Ohio, building on nearly 50 years of manufacturing in the state. With a planned capacity of 240,000 vehicles a year, it will have the flexibility to produce multiple vehicle types and powertrains, including hybrid, gasoline-powered, and battery-electric vehicles. 
  • The project was approved for a tax credit earlier this week by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. Honda also plans to pursue assistance from JobsOhio, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed. Start of construction is pending government approvals. 

 

State –  New Municipal Income Tax Resource Available to Ohio REALTORS® Members

  • Ohio municipal income tax law contains special provisions that apply to the sourcing and taxation of commissions received by real estate agents and brokers.
  • The new resource is designed to help REALTORS® better understand Ohio's unique municipal income tax rules as they apply to commissions earned through the sale, purchase, and lease of real estate.
  • Ohio municipal income tax law contains special provisions that apply to the sourcing and taxation of commissions received by real estate agents and brokers. These rules differ from those that apply to many other types of businesses and can impact where income is reported and taxed.
  • To access the complete white paper, log in to your Ohio REALTORS® account and visit the White Papers page: https://www.ohiorealtors.org/white-papers/.

     

National – National Association of REALTORS® Announces Approval of Four MLS Policy Recommendations at NAR NXT™ 2026

  • The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s) Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee today proposed four MLS policy recommendations which were considered and adopted at NAR NXT™ 2026.
  • The four policies focus on strengthening copyright protections for MLS listing content, providing MLSs with greater flexibility to establish local data feed requirements, clarifying permitted uses of MLS data, and updating qualifications for service on NAR's MLS Committee.
  • Click the title above to read more about the approved recommendations!

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