Five things you need to know today, and a shoutout to this deserving group

Good morning, Cincinnati! Here are the five most important things you need to know to help start your busy business day: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Terrace Park) said he won’t seek re-election in 2022 for a third six-year term. This is a big deal in Washington, Ohio and Cincinnati, where Portman plans to get more involved in the family business, the Golden Lamb restaurant and hotel in Lebanon. He said “partisan gridlock” in Washington was a key factor, Chris Wetterich and Meg Garner report. Money…