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Buoyed By Optimism, City’s Entrepreneurs Still Inch Along With Employment Plans
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM
2013 might just be good enough to start hiring again. That's the word from entrepreneurs across Greater Cleveland anyway, who have emerged from the recession cautious but eager to add to their workforce. As Ideastream's Brian Bull reports, the hiring outlook is both upbeat and modest.
Cleveland Residents Urged To Be Better Ambassadors
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Cleveland's tourism bureau is pulling out the stops in making the city more marketable as a travel destination. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports part of the plan is changing the attitude of LOCALS toward their city.
Republican Sponsored Student Voting Bill Lacks GOP Support
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:23 PM
It looks like a controversial bill affecting student voting might not have enough support to make it in the budget after all. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles has details.
Democrats Blast Republicans Over Election Reform Plans
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Democratic state lawmakers say the Republicans who control the Ohio House and Senate are passing bills that make it harder for voters who tend to favor Democrats at the ballot box. But Republicans say the Democrats have it wrong. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports on the fight over voting rights.
Ohio Senate Democrats Propose Extra School Funding, Other Budget Amendments
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Democratic state senators say they will propose amendments to the budget plan under consideration now by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Budish Steps Down as Ohio House Minority Leader, Eyes Cuyahoga County Executive Seat
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM
There’s a new team leading Democrats in the Ohio House. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler explains.
Former Sheriff Bob Reid Says He’ll Run for Cuyahoga County Executive
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Former Cuyahoga County Sheriff Bob Reid says he plans to run for county executive next year. ideastream’s Nick Castele reports Reid says he made the decision after current county executive Ed FitzGerald announced he would run for governor rather than seek a second term.
Tea Party Rallies Against IRS Outside Cincinnati Office
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Tea Party members from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana converged in Cincinnati Tuesday to protest the recent IRS scandal. Tana Weingartner of Ohio Public Radio member station WVXU was there and has this report.
GOP’s Grassroots Protest Targets Dems, Competes With Lawnmower
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Though the Ohio Republican Party has been dealing with a split among its constituents, the GOP hasn’t forgotten its oldest enemy – the Democrats. Ohio Public Radio’s Karen Kasler reports on a protest that was purely political.
Speed Limit Jumps to 70 MPH on Rural Stretches of Several Highways
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Ohioans will soon be able to drive a little faster on some major roadways in the buckeye state.
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