July 10, 2017

July 1 marked the start of the fiscal year for the state government, and Ohio’s recently signed biennial operating budget (sub. HB 49) took effect. MORPC Executive Director William Murdock and the MORPC Government Affairs team, played an active role throughout the budget process. 

June 20, 2017

The Ohio Conference on Freight (August 2-4) will convene over 300 professionals from across North America to share their expertise on all things freight.

June 7, 2017

Aaron Schill has started as MORPC’s new Director of Regional Data and Mapping.

May 26, 2017

Bring your family and friends to #riverfestscioto and spend the weekend with us canoeing and kayaking along the Scioto River.

May 19, 2017

After over 36 years of service at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, with the last 17 serving as the County Engineer, Dean Ringle is resigning. Ringle will become the executive director for the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO).  

May 10, 2017

Come join us, June 10-11, for a celebration of our region's water resources along the Scioto River in Downtown Columbus.

May 5, 2017 

Each spring Columbus Business First recognizes 40 individuals under 40 for their leadership in the public and private sectors throughout Central Ohio. MORPC is proud to have Thea Walsh and Rory McGuiness make the 2017 list.

April 24, 2017

MORPC is seeking volunteers to assist with bicycle and pedestrian counts throughout selected locations in Central Ohio on Wednesday, May 17 from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 28, 2017

Over 700 Central Ohio leaders have registered for the 2017 State of the Region Luncheon and only a limited number of individual and table tickets are available. We hope to see you along with the region's top government, business, and community leaders at this year's signature luncheon. The event will take place on Thursday, April 20 at the Columbus Convention Center. 

March 24, 2017

MORPC’s board and staff leadership recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to share MORPC’s regional priorities and its 2017-2018 Public Policy Agenda with the Central Ohio Congressional delegation.

March 7, 2017

The 2017 State of the Region is quickly approaching and tickets are selling fast. We hope you can connect with the region's top government, business, and community leaders at this year's signature luncheon.

February 17, 2017

MORPC Executive Director William Murdock and President and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) Elaine Roberts joined U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown at a press conference in support of federal funding for the proposed Rickenbacker Inland Port Interstate Connector project.

February 14, 2017

The City of Columbus and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) have released the Age-Friendly Columbus Findings Report. Older residents, advocates, and community leaders from throughout Central Ohio gathered at the Dodge Recreation Center to attend the release event. 

January 25, 2017

Save the date for one of Central Ohio's most significant events of the year. The 2017 State of the Region luncheon, MORPC's signature annual luncheon, will take place on Thursday, April 20 at the Columbus Convention Center.

January 10, 2017

After fielding 2,600 registrants, Hyperloop One released the locations of 35 remaining semifinalist teams for its Global Challenge. Hyperloop One selected the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Midwest Connect proposal as one of the semifinalists. 

January 3, 2017

MORPC is now accepting nominations for the Regional Leadership Award and the William C. Habig Collaborative Achievement Award. The awards will be presented at the State of the Region Luncheon on April 20, 2017. Nominations must be received by Friday, January 13, 2017. 

December 13, 2016

Now that the 2016 ozone season has come to a close, MORPC released its annual report.