Regional Features: Archive by Date

January 2012

Capri Cafaro Steps Down As Minority Leader
Posted Tuesday, January 24
Senator Capri Cafaro says she's decided to give up her leadership post to concentrate her energies back in her Northeast Ohio district.

Concealed Carry Law Back In The Spotlight
Posted Tuesday, January 24
The National Rifle Association and other backers of gun-owner rights are again pushing to relax the rules on carrying concealed weapons.

Pain That Lingers
Posted Tuesday, January 24
Chronic pain costs the US billions of dollars each year. It's a major cause of work disability, and for many it can be excruciating.

Fibromyalgia Questioned, But Local Doctor Believes
Posted Monday, January 23
We examine a pain based disease... that some health experts don't even agree exists.

Community College Starts Shale Drilling Program
Posted Friday, January 20
Ohio's shale drilling boom has led community colleges to training potential workers.

Migraines May Be More Common Than You Think
Posted Friday, January 20
One of the most under-treated and misunderstood forms of pain is also one that’s fairly common: migraine headaches.

Young Conservatives Plan to Speak Up in 2012 Election
Posted Thursday, January 19
Given the down economy, young conservatives hope to sway their liberal peers to vote Republican in the presidential election.

Cleveland Aquarium Makes A Splash
Posted Thursday, January 19
WKSU's Kabir Bhatia reports on some of the hidden -- and not-so-hidden -- treasures in the North Coast's newest attraction.

Quinnipiac Poll Shows Ohioans Are Split Over Heartbeat Bill
Posted Thursday, January 19
The university poll shows opinions vary on the abortion bill that is stuck in an Ohio Senate committee.

American Lung Association Reports Ohio Needs More Tobacco Prevention
Posted Thursday, January 19
A new report by the American Lung Association shows Ohio is not making the grade when it comes to tobacco caused diseases and death.

Attorney General Says Ohioans Lost Millions In 2011 Scams
Posted Thursday, January 19
Ohioans are continuing to lose big money to sweepstakes scams. That’s the word from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.

Kaptur And Kucinich Battle Over New Ninth District
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Ohio's new Republican-drawn congressional map pits two longtime friends and allies against each other in the upcoming Super Tuesday primary.

State Treasurer Releases Year End Review
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel says he’s preserved the state’s top-level credit rating while reducing his budget by $1.2 million.

Senator Talks About Bill To Provide Sexual Assault Victims With Prevention Treatment
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Lawmakers will try to pass a bill that would require hospital emergency rooms to offer sexual assault victims prevention treatments.

Pastors Urge Passage Of “Heartbeat” Abortion Bill
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Leaders from churches throughout Ohio are among the latest to lobby state senators for the "heartbeat" abortion bill.

State Of The State Speech To Be Held In Steubenville
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Governor Kasich has never been afraid to break tradition and he’s doing it again with his biggest speech of the year.

Activists Give Ohio “C Minus” In Tax Break Enforcement
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Ohio is tied for 23rd place when it comes to making sure that companies that receive tax breaks have actually create the jobs they promise.

Senate Okays Anti-Bullying Bill
Posted Wednesday, January 18
Ohio legislators are wrapping up work on a bill to beat school bullying.

Poll Shows Romney Regains GOP Primary Lead In Ohio
Posted Wednesday, January 18
A new independent poll shows presidential candidate Mitt Romney has regained his lead over other primary election, GOP hopefuls.

Changing Gears: States Impact Lives - Michigan
Posted Wednesday, January 18
The Changing Gears project is looking at how changes in state government are impacting lives and wallets across the region.

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