Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you can buy it in your community depends on where you live.

Why it matters: The recreational marijuana business is booming, and cities and townships that ban sales within their boundaries are forgoing economic benefits like jobs and sales tax revenue.

By the numbers: As of Oct. 22, more than 100 Ohio localities had opted to enact local moratoriums that override the state law — more than double the bans reported in March.

• About half are in effect indefinitely, according to an ongoing analysis from Ohio State's Drug Enforcement and Policy Center.

State of play: Though possession and personal cultivation of cannabis became legal in Ohio on Dec. 7, 2023, licensed recreational sales didn't start until Aug. 6 due to regulatory hurdles.

• Currently, sales are only happening at dispensaries that already sold medical marijuana, but the state is in the process of licensing new recreational dispensaries.

Zoom in: Communities in Cuyahoga County with moratoriums in place include Beachwood, Independence, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Orange, Richmond Heights, Strongsville and Westlake.

Yes, but: Even if you live somewhere with a moratorium, it's still legal to possess marijuana and grow up to six plants at home.

What they're saying: A majority of moratoriums cite the need to preserve public health and safety, per OSU's analysis.

• But many localities are also taking a wait-and-see approach during the initial rollout — especially after state lawmakers spent months debating proposed changes to the rules voters approved.

Flashback: Many communities enacted similar local bans after Ohio legalized medical marijuana in 2016.

What we're watching: What cities with temporary moratoriums will do as their expiration dates approach.

• Lakewood's moratorium expired on July 31 and already has two active dispensaries.
• Richmond Heights' expired this month; Orange's will on Dec. 31 and Beachwood's will next January.

Cleveland's newest skyscraper is just about done.

The latest: Last week, Sherwin-Williams installed giant lettering on both the east and west-facing sides of its new global headquarters downtown.

Why it matters: The signage is visible for miles, capping off a skyline-altering project that puts a hometown company in a position of prominence.

• Sherwin-Williams was founded in Cleveland in 1866.

By the numbers: The sign measures roughly 106 feet across, with individual letters standing from seven to 11 feet tall.

• The Salt Lake City-based manufacturer Yesco built the sign, which is finished with Sherwin-Williams' own liquid and powder coatings.

The big picture: Sherwin-Williams estimates about 4,000 employees will work daily at the 1 million-square-foot headquarters.

• Though the company initially planned for a move-in date in late 2024, the company now expects employees to begin working there in early 2025.

Go deeper: The sign installation video is as epic as it gets.

🗳️ LeBron James last week joined a growing list of A-list celebrities who have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president. (Axios)

🗞️ Cleveland nonprofit newsroom The Land has received a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national grantmaking organization supporting local news. (The Land)

Hundreds gathered to honor the passing of Jo Ann Davidson as she lay in state at the Ohio Statehouse last week.

• Davidson was the first and only woman to serve as Speaker of the House (1995-2001) and is only the 10th person — and first woman — in Ohio history to lie in state. (ABC News)

Home prices in Ohio have risen 321% over the past four decades, according to one analysis of Freddie Mac data.

By the numbers: That's below the national average of nearly 500%.

• Ohio saw the 10th lowest increase of all states since 1984.

Zoom in: Cleveland's low cost of living has long been considered one of the city's most appealing factors for residents wanting to move or stay here.

• A recent analysis by Redfin determined that buying a typical starter home in the city costs just $53,524.

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