Adrian G. Colborn (they/them)

Ohio Chaplain Freed From Jail as DHS Drops Deportation Case “This is beyond my dreams,” Ayman Soliman told ProPublica on his release from an Ohio jail. In a case marked by errors and inconsistencies, DHS had accused the children’s hospital chaplain of providin...

NEW: Ohio Chaplain Freed From Jail as DHS Drops Deportation Case

“This is beyond my dreams,” Ayman Soliman told ProPublica in a call just after his release. In a case marked by errors and inconsistencies, DHS had accused the children’s hospital chaplain of providing material support to terrorists.

I would recommend checking out the full report if you have time at www.saiprc.com/about-the-se....

For Ohioans interested in economic development and intercity connectedness, I strongly encourage reading about the 3C+D proposal.

"This expanded mobility provides access to employment, education, and healthcare for travelers, including the 19 million Americans with travel-limiting disabilities."

"Enhanced Mobility: The report found that rail provides an alternative to congested highways, saving road users an estimated $113 million in travel time annually. State-supported rail services connect 152 million residents, 68 million jobs, and 8.5 million college students across the country."

"The report also highlights that public investments in stations can spur private investments, sometimes at a ratio of two-to-one."

"Tourism and Development: In 2024, state-supported rail services transported 2.6 million tourists, who generated an estimated $1.4 billion in tourism spending and supported 21,000 jobs with $1.2 billion in annual earnings."

"Job Creation: The economic benefits come from several sources, including daily operations, capital investments, and tourism. Daily operations alone support over 11,000 jobs, generating approximately $867 million in annual earnings."

"Ridership Surge: State-supported routes carried 14.5 million annual riders in 2024, accounting for 44% of all Amtrak riders nationwide and 80% of Amtrak's ridership growth between 2009 and 2019."

"A Growing Network: There are currently 30 state-supported Amtrak routes operating in 20 states and three Canadian provinces."

Map of Amtrak passenger lines in the United States.

SAIPRC (a body composed of 21 state agencies, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration for those unaware) provided a report to Congress about two months ago on state-supported passenger rail. Here's a thread sharing some key findings, courtesy of All Aboard Ohio:

A digital rendering of the outside of East End Community Services's main building following its recent renovation and expansion efforts.

As part of finishing out the MPA program at UDayton, I am working on a community-engaged capstone with my cohort. This year, we're working with East End Community Services here in Dayton, Ohio.

For locals, I'd recommend checking out their volunteer opportunities - inspiring work and people!

Reminder that despite talk of reducing waste, the DoD has never passed an audit and has been virtually unauditable as long as we have required audits. The financial mismanagement and poor recordkeeping run so deep that auditors consider it impossible to accurately assess. So where does the money go?

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