Regional Features: Archive by Date

February 2011

Thousands Protest At State Capitol
Posted Thursday, February 17
Crowds of public employees protested a sweeping Ohio proposal to strip unions of collective bargaining powers.

Former Governor Makes First Trip Back To Statehouse To Support Union Workers
Posted Thursday, February 17
Governor Ted Strickland was greeting with a resounding roar on his first trip back to the Statehouse since the inauguration of his successor

Ohio Executes Man For 1982 Murders At Cleveland State University
Posted Thursday, February 17
In an interview with Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles, reporter Ken Robinson explains reporters were unable to understand Spisak's last words.

Mortgage Delinquencies Falling In Ohio And Nationally
Posted Thursday, February 17
ideastream's Mhari Saito reports local experts are cautiously optimistic.

Just Before Another Hearing On Collective Bargaining, Governor Takes Heat For Calling Cop “Idiot”
Posted Thursday, February 17
Gov. Kasich told employees at the state environmental protection agency that they need to treat the public well.

Many Ohioans Missing out On Education Tax Credit
Posted Wednesday, February 16
As many as two thirds of Ohioans eligible for a college education tax credit did not claim it last year.

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against ACLU In Sunshine Laws Case
Posted Wednesday, February 16
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that groups assisting in Cuyahoga County's transition to a new form of government had the right.

Jobs Ohio Passes In Both The House And Senate
Posted Wednesday, February 16
The Jobs Ohio bill passed the Ohio Senate where all but two Democrats voted for it.

GOP House Votes To Repeal Strick School Reforms
Posted Wednesday, February 16
On a party line vote Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio House of Representatives has called for an end to major features school reform.

New Bill Would Lift Limits On Vouchers For Students To Attend Private Schools
Posted Wednesday, February 16
Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed a bill that would combine the Cleveland and state voucher programs so that lower and middle income familie

Democrats Push New Way To Dampen Foreclosures
Posted Wednesday, February 16
Democrats in the Ohio legislature are proposing a new way to hold down the near record-number of home foreclosures.

Expert Warns Global Warming Could Affect Water Supply
Posted Wednesday, February 16
Peter Gleick says a warming planet is leading to water shortages across the globe. He expects the problem to worsen.

Changing Gears: Dave Bing reimagines Detroit
Posted Wednesday, February 16
Our Changing Gears team profiles Detroit Mayor Dave Bing as part of its series on leadership.

Changing Gears: The Quiet Mayor
Posted Wednesday, February 16
Our Changing Gears team profiles Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson as part of its series on leadership.

Changing Gears: Mayor Jackson reflects on how leadership affects a city’s success
Posted Wednesday, February 16
As part of our series on leadership this week, we profiled Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.

Black Caucus Meets With Governor Kasich
Posted Tuesday, February 15
Members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus met with Governor Kasich yesterday evening in an attempt to iron out some disagreements.

Ohio Foreclosures Down
Posted Tuesday, February 15
New foreclosure numbers are out for Ohio, and there’s some good news and bad news. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen explains.

Tuesday Checkup: the piece of paper that could save your life
Posted Tuesday, February 15
A conversation with Diane Suchetka about preparing emergency contact information.

NASA Budget Said To Be Good News For Glenn Research Center
Posted Monday, February 14
NASA Glenn Research Center stands to gain 100 million dollars under President Obama’s proposed budget for 2012.

Lawsuit Filed Over Kasich School Board Appointment
Posted Monday, February 14
For years, governors have wanted more control over the state board of education.

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