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November 2011

Ohio Attorney General Offers Tips To Avoid Scams
Posted Friday, November 25
With the holiday shopping season upon us, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering a lot of tips to consumers .

Why Most Ohio Charter Schools Aren’t Unionized
Posted Friday, November 25
Charter schools say having control of how they hire, pay, and evaluate teachers is key to how they operate.

Bike Doc Helps the Homeless
Posted Thursday, November 24
The "Bike Doc" gives transportation to those who can't afford it

Affordable Care Act Supporters Worry About State Implementation
Posted Wednesday, November 23
Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, a strong opponent of the federal healthcare law, is also in charge of setting up insurance exchanges.

Changing Gears: Opportunity Amidst Blight
Posted Wednesday, November 23
Empty factories abound in Midwest cities large and small...

Ohio Veteran’s Courts Expand
Posted Wednesday, November 23
In Mansfield, veteran advocates decided to try something new: set up a separate city court just for veterans.

Ohio Senators Lament Super Committee Failure
Posted Tuesday, November 22
The supercommittee of six congressional Republicans and six Democrats conceded Monday they could not reach a compromise on debt reduction.

Ohio Could Get Millions With Latest Drug Settlement
Posted Tuesday, November 22
Ohio could be sent millions of dollars, under a settlement that Ohio has reached with a major prescription drug manufacturer.

Ohio Focuses On Holiday Shopping
Posted Tuesday, November 22
Retail experts say about a fifth of retail sales happen during the months of November and December. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Democrats Submit More Petition Signatures To Force Referendum
Posted Tuesday, November 22
Ohioans may vote next November on whether to keep or kill a new state law that cuts the time period for early voting, in person and by mail.

Exploring Your Health Roots
Posted Tuesday, November 22
Knowing your ancestor's health history can help save lives.

State Panel Reviews Plan To Ban Ownership Of Exotic Animals
Posted Monday, November 21
The private ownership of exotic animals will be pretty much against Ohio law starting in 2014, if state legislators go along with the plan.

“Right To Work” Backers Face Obstacle
Posted Monday, November 21
Ohio’s attorney general says the activists need to change the way they have summarized their plan on the petitions.

State Lawmakers Consider Expanding System Of Emergency Alerts
Posted Monday, November 21
Emergency notices on highway signs may soon alert the public about at-large criminals who have just wounded or killed police.

After Brief Respite, Foreclosures in Ohio on Way Back Up
Posted Monday, November 21
Foreclosures in Cuyahoga County grew 17 percent from the second quarter of 2011

StateImpact Ohio: Some Schools Say Computers Don’t Belong in Classrooms
Posted Monday, November 21
Some schools are purposefully avoiding putting computers in their classrooms.

Latest Variety Of Flash Mobs Bring Money Versus Music Or Mayhem
Posted Monday, November 21
Crowds are being organized via social media to descend upon businesses. The idea isn't to sing, dance, or fight, but to boost local commerce

New Plan To Regulate Industry’s Use Of Lake Erie Water In The Works
Posted Friday, November 18
Gov. Kasich is preparing to offer a new version of a plan he vetoed that would have allowed factories to draw up to 5 million gallons a day.

Economist Says JobsOhio Program Is Not Enough
Posted Friday, November 18
The state’s job creating agency has made some changes – most notably, the launching of the JobsOhio program.

More Ohioans Plan To Travel For Thanksgiving
Posted Friday, November 18
The upcoming thanksgiving holiday is prompting more Americans and more Ohioans to plan a trip at least 50 miles away.

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