Ohio manufacturing program faces shutdown over $20.9 million in misspending

In Ohio, a federally funded manufacturing program is at risk of closure following an audit revealing $20.9 million in misspending. The audit identified unauthorized expenditures and self-dealing by board members of local affiliates, prompting a pause in federal funding. As a result, several affiliates have announced plans to close, raising concerns about the future of job training and support for manufacturers in the state.