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December 2012

Cleveland Police Bring Cheer To Kids From Troubled Homes
Posted Monday, December 24
Police frequently come face to face with kids for whom violence is a fresh memory, either as witnesses or victims.

EPA Still Investigating If Fracking Can Contaminate Drinking Water
Posted Sunday, December 23
The EPA's study focuses on several stages of the hydraulic fracturing process and should be complete in 2014.

Plain Dealer Publisher: ‘There Will Be Changes Coming’
Posted Friday, December 21
In an interview with WKYC yesterday, Plain Dealer Publisher Terry Egger said changes are in the works, but didn't go into specifics.

Ohio Jobless Rate Dips To Lowest Level in Four Years
Posted Friday, December 21
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services credits the manufacturing and retail sectors for the increased hiring.

“Altruistic” Kidney Donors
Posted Friday, December 21
Jim Sollisch from Cleveland Heights donated one of his kidneys to co-worker Joanne Kim.

Portman Says He May Be Open to Assault-Weapons Ban
Posted Thursday, December 20
Portman says he could be open to new gun restrictions, including a ban on assault weapons that he voted against when he was new to Congress.

Cleveland Unveils New Digital School Maps for First Responders
Posted Thursday, December 20
Emergency workers have a new tool at their disposal: updated, digital maps of school buildings they can access from vehicles.

Kasich Signs Law for Hidden Guns in Statehouse Garage
Posted Thursday, December 20
The law allows people to keep guns in their cars in the garage of the Statehouse. Kasich says he won't erode Second Amendment rights.

State Leaders See Good Chances for Drilling Tax Hike Next Year
Posted Thursday, December 20
For more than a year, a tax-shift plan from Ohio Gov. John Kasich has gone nowhere. But two key leaders think it may become reality.

Kasich: No More State Bidding Wars for Business
Posted Thursday, December 20
The governor says Ohio doesn’t need to participate in that kind of competition to keep jobs in the Buckeye State.

2012 Statehouse in Review: Proposals That Didn’t Pass
Posted Thursday, December 20
Attempts to raise drilling taxes, scrap the energy efficiency program and bar discrimination against the jobless all failed this year.

2012 Statehouse in Review: Proposals That Passed
Posted Thursday, December 20
Bans on exotic animals, pension cuts and restrictions on texting while driving all passed in the Statehouse this year.

Roles of Mental Health And Illness Explored After Newtown Tragedy
Posted Thursday, December 20
Guests on today's talk show discussed state of mental health services and preventing further violence.

Dewine: School Personnel Are The “Real” First Responders In Shooting Incidents
Posted Wednesday, December 19
Ohio’s top law enforcer says it’s up to local school boards to decide whether they want to allow teachers or administrators to carry guns.

Chardon Shooting Suspect’s Attorneys Say Police Recorded Family Without Consent
Posted Wednesday, December 19
The family was recorded while talking in a police station on the day of the shooting. Now the defense wants the tape suppressed.

Governor, GOP Legislators Celebrate Accomplishments In Year-End Review
Posted Wednesday, December 19
Transformation. That's the word that Ohio Governor John Kasich is using to sum up what happened in state government over the past year.

Unexpected Returns For Ohio Businesses
Posted Wednesday, December 19
Several thousand Ohio businesses are receiving unexpected tax refunds.

Gun Rights Advocates Wary Of Call For Statewide Summit
Posted Tuesday, December 18
The Connecticut school massacre is prompting an Ohio legislator to call for a statewide summit meeting on guns and violence.

Going Gluten-Free
Posted Tuesday, December 18
More people are deciding to forgo wheat products in search of better health.

StateImpact Ohio: What Happens When Charter Schools Rebel Against White Hat
Posted Tuesday, December 18
A group of charter schools were unhappy with their operator, and chose a different path.

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