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February 2012

Changing Gears: Immigration
Posted Wednesday, February 15
Controversial beliefs about immigrants taking jobs may prove wrong.

Poll Shows Majority Of Ohioans Like “Right To Work”
Posted Tuesday, February 14
"Right to Work" would ban union contracts that rquire workers to pay union dues. Backers are aiming for a ballot referendum.

StateImpact Ohio: Cincinnati School Paying Students to Attend
Posted Tuesday, February 14
A Cincinnati area charter school is rewarding good behavior with gift cards.

Going Forward On Turnpike Study
Posted Tuesday, February 14
A plan to study the feasibility of leasing the Ohio turnpike to a private company has gotten the green light from a legislative panel.

Tuesday Check Up: Disciplining Doctors
Posted Tuesday, February 14
Ohio make researching doctor' s records easier than do many other states .

Candidates Get Testy In Ninth District Congressional Debate
Posted Monday, February 13
Marcy Kaptur and Dennis Kucinich, long time allies in the House serving separate districts, clash in their battle over a new district.

Forced Labor
Posted Monday, February 13
A new documentary, "Slavery By Another Name," helps explain today's economic achievement gap between African-Americans and whites.

Veysey Casts Himself As David Against Two Goliaths In Ninth District Primary Race
Posted Sunday, February 12
Ideastream's Bill Rice has this profile of upstart candidate Graham Veysey and his longshot run against Dennis Kucinich and Marcy Kaptur.

Canonization Of First Native American Saint Stirs Up Joy, Resentment
Posted Friday, February 10
While some celebrate a Mohawk woman's sainthood, others say the event glosses over the Catholic Church's rocky past with Indians.

Some Republicans Wary Of “Right To Work” Initiative
Posted Friday, February 10
The measure would ban union contracts that require workers to pay union dues to get or keep a job.

Activists To Begin Gathering Signatures For “Right To Work” Ballot Measure
Posted Thursday, February 9
The proposal that Tea party activists love and labor union supporters hate faces long odds for 2012.

Dewine Outlines How Mortgage Settlement Funds To be Used
Posted Thursday, February 9
Ohio is in line for hundreds of millions of dollars, now that five mortgage companies have agreed to a settlement over mortgage abuses.

Cancer Drug Shows Potential to Treat Alzheimer’s
Posted Thursday, February 9
The drug bexarotene helps the brain sweep away amyloid proteins in lab mice

Response To Kasich’s 2012 State Of The State
Posted Wednesday, February 8
Public affairs show takes in listener and guest reactions to Ohio governor's 90-minute address.

Changing Gears: Wisconsin Safety Forces Surprised At Losses
Posted Wednesday, February 8
Police, firefighters and paramedics receiving less pay after last year law change.

Cleveland Mayor Shares Latest Effort To Address School Issues
Posted Tuesday, February 7
Frank Jackson is sharing his vision on improving education in his city's schools, which has readily won its share of supporters and critics.

StateImpact Ohio: Mayor Jackson’s Updated Schools Transformation Plan Could Set Precedent Statewide
Posted Tuesday, February 7
Cleveland Schools' CEO Eric Gordon says this isn't a new plan, just an extension.

Governor Declares Ohio On The Mend In State Of The State Speech
Posted Tuesday, February 7
Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports Governor John Kasich's main theme was Ohio's economic comeback. Democrats are critical.

Tuesday Check Up: Vision and Dementia
Posted Tuesday, February 7
It may not always be the mind that is going when older people exhibit signs of dementia.

StateImpact Ohio: Why Steubenville? Kasich Heads to a Gem of a School in a Steel Town
Posted Tuesday, February 7
Governor Kasich will deliver the State of the State today at Wells Academy in Steubenville.

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