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June 2009

Artist Known for Paintings of Housing Crisis Wins Cleveland Arts Prize
Posted Thursday, June 25
A Tremont artist will collect the prestigious Cleveland Arts Prize for emerging artist today.

Proposed Budget Cuts Spark Protest From Many Quarters
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Governor Ted Strickland's proposal to balance the upcoming two-year state budget is igniting a firestorm from citizen-lobbyists across Ohio.

Top State Dem Calls For Dimora To Resign
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Also calling for Dimora's removal are prominent Cuyahoga County Republican Party leaders.

Library Supporters Hold protest at Cleveland Public Library
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Opponents of Governor Strickland's plans to cut library budgets rallied outside the Cleveland Public Library Wednesday morning.

Cleveland Foundation Begins to Make Back Some of its 2008 Losses
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Their endowment has regained $100 million since the beginning of 2009.

Ohio Highway Patrol: More Motorcyclists Violating Traffic Laws
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Sgt. Karla Taulbee says there was a big jump in the number of tickets handed to motorcyclists between 2006 and last year.

Group of Democratic Lawmakers Argue for Tax Cuts
Posted Wednesday, June 24
A handful of democratic lawmakers are speaking about the state budget which is facing a 3.2 billion dollar deficit.

Casino Proponents Keep Pushing
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Casino backers continue to push their plan while lawmakers and Strickland look at a plan to authorize slot machines at race tracks.

Parent Company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls Settles with Ohio and Other States
Posted Wednesday, June 24
The parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement with dozens of states, including Ohio.

KYE-yuh-HAH-gah VS KYE-yah-HOE-gah
Posted Wednesday, June 24
NPR and Ohioans square off on the correct pronunciation of Cuyahoga County

Akron Mayor Survives Recall Attempt
Posted Wednesday, June 24
Don Plusquellic keeps his job with a decisive victory.

Experts Weigh Nuclear Power Option For Ohio
Posted Tuesday, June 23
Debate over benefits of a possible nuclear power plant in Piketon is heating up. Experts discuss pros and cons of local investment in nuclear energy.

Libraries Brace for Massive State Budget Cut
Posted Tuesday, June 23
The ax is hitting libraries more than other budget items.

Dimora Steps Aside from Dem Party Post
Posted Tuesday, June 23
The embattled party chair is at least temporarily stepping aside.

Vice President Joe Biden Stops in Ohio Today
Posted Tuesday, June 23
Vice President Joe Biden and other top federal officials are coming to Ohio today to talk about promoting manufacturing in the 21st century.

Constitutional Amendment Could Change How Animals are Treated in Big Farms
Posted Tuesday, June 23
Ohioans may soon have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that will decide how farm animals are treated.

Strickland Changes His Stand on Slot Machines
Posted Tuesday, June 23
Gov. Strickland has changed his stand and is now asking Ohio legislators to approve a plan to authorize thousands of slot machines at race tracks.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance Seeks Public Input
Posted Monday, June 22
A Cleveland property owners group wants to know your thoughts on the future of downtown.

EPA Praises Cuyahoga Recovery, But Says There’s Still Work to Do
Posted Monday, June 22
The Cuyahoga river has come a long way since it went aflame 40 years ago, but the US EPA says it still has dangerous sections.

Gov’t Retraining Programs Leaves Some Still Looking for Jobs
Posted Monday, June 22
The federal government is sinking millions into Ohio for job retraining. One former steelworker says after his course, he still can't find work.

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