Regional Features: Archive by Date

May 2012

Republicans Pull Back On Drug-Testing Welfare Applicants
Posted Wednesday, May 16
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee pulled the proposeal from a budget bill, saying it needs more study.

Drilling Bill Wins Senate Approval
Posted Wednesday, May 16
State senators okay energy bill that includes new rules for oil and gas drillers.

Election Reform Repeal Signed By Governor
Posted Tuesday, May 15
Governor Kasich has signed into law a controversial bill meant to keep an election reform referendum off the statewide ballot this fall.

Horseshoe Casino Opens
Posted Tuesday, May 15
Horseshoe Cleveland Casino opens 2.5 years after Ohioans voted to allow casino gambling.

Will New Casino Boost - Or Bust - Local Businesses?
Posted Monday, May 14
Downtown Cleveland hotels, restaurants, and shops watch the Horseshoe with high hopes and caution.

Regional Leaders Betting Big On Horseshoe
Posted Monday, May 14
Ohio governments expect multi-million dollar payout from new casino ventures.

Blood Detectives
Posted Monday, May 14
Sometimes doctors have a lot in common with the likes of Sherlock Holmes.

Downtown Community Hopes For Casino Ripple Effect
Posted Monday, May 14
Local businesses also hope to cash in on Ohio's first full-service casino, though some remain wary of its promise to drum up business.

Rock Hall CEO Announces Retirement
Posted Friday, May 11
Board of trustees has launched search process for his successor.

Ohio Manufacturing “On The Way Back”
Posted Thursday, May 10
A think tank says manufacturing is rebounding from the recession.

Governor’s Tax Shift Plan Favored
Posted Thursday, May 10
A poll shows support forJohn Kasich's proposal to raise taxes on oil and gas drillers.

Childhood Leukemia
Posted Thursday, May 10
Cure rates for the disease are now pushing 90%.

A Sneak Peek At The Horseshoe
Posted Wednesday, May 9
Local media got an advance look at the Horseshoe Casino, which officially opens its doors May 14th.

Ohio Senate Passes Law Regulating Gaming
Posted Wednesday, May 9
The plan would change the law regarding video lottery terminals, casino gaming and horse racing, and aims to keep communities safer.

Changing Gears: Structural Change
Posted Wednesday, May 9
What happens to transformed Midwest economy when we recover from recession?

Ohio’s Newborn Screening Program
Posted Wednesday, May 9
Why do babies get a jab in the heel at birth? Find out here.

Cleveland Joins 6 Other Cities In Business Development Initiative
Posted Tuesday, May 8
New York investment firm Goldman Sachs is putting up 15 million dollars to help area businesses grow and create jobs.

Battle Over Election Law Could Head To Court
Posted Tuesday, May 8
The Republican dominated Ohio House has passed a plan to repeal a controversial election law currently up for referendum in November.

Senate Panel Waters Down Governor’s Plan To Hold Back Non-Readers
Posted Tuesday, May 8
A proposal to hold back Ohio third graders who can't read has been softened - a move that frustrates Governor Kasich.

Senate Super Pacs Target Ohio
Posted Tuesday, May 8
Outside campaigns for and against Sherrod Brown and Josh Mandel are well underway..

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