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December 2008

Public Universities Offer Extra Financial Help in Uncertain Economy
Posted Wednesday, December 31
Universities fear money troubles will keep students away.

Ohio’s 2008 Ballot Issues
Posted Wednesday, December 31
From casinos to payday lending, a number of ballot issues let Ohio voters become lawmakers.

Ohio Reaches Agreement with Countrywide Financial
Posted Wednesday, December 31
Countrywide Financial will provide foreclosure assistance to thousands of Ohioans.

GOP Still Dominates Ohio Senate
Posted Wednesday, December 31
Although Democrats will take control of the Ohio House for the first time in 14 years, it's status quo in the Senate.

New Development in Marc Dann Saga
Posted Wednesday, December 31
The two women whose sexual harassment complaints led to the resignation of former Attorney General Marc Dann have been cleared harassment charges.

Judicial Candidates Free to Declare Party Affiliation
Posted Wednesday, December 31
That's the thrust of a new rule adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court yesterday.

State Auditor Calls For Cuts In Cuyahoga County Recorder’s Office
Posted Tuesday, December 30
State Auditor Mary Taylor says the Cuyahoga County Recorder's office could use some pointers when it comes to efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Stories from the Line: Real Estate Woes
Posted Tuesday, December 30
It's not a good time to have a job related to real estate. The collapse of the housing market was a key catalyst to the current recession.

Ohio’s Sinking Economy—and Other Big Stories of 2008
Posted Tuesday, December 30
Today, in Part 4 of Bill Cohen's year-end series, he looks at some other highlights - and low-lights - of 2008.

So Goes Ohio…So Goes the Nation?
Posted Tuesday, December 30
Once again, Ohio played a crucial role in the presidential election. Will the same hold true in 2012?

Browns Fire Coach Crennel
Posted Monday, December 29
The Cleveland Browns today released Coach Romeo Crennel, following a football season of disappointment.

Bills that Didn’t Pass in 2008
Posted Monday, December 29
Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen takes a look at some important measures that did not become law.

New Leukemia Drug for Promises to Help Older Patients
Posted Monday, December 29
Ohio state University researchers may have found a new weapon against a common form of Leukemia. Gretchen Cuda reports.

Hospitals Expect Shortage of General Surgeons
Posted Monday, December 29
New research predicts that as early as 2010 there won't be enough general surgeons to keep up with current demand. Ideastream's Gretchen Cuda reports

Budish and Democrats Face Tough Decisions on Massive Deficit
Posted Monday, December 29
Democrats will soon control the Ohio House of Representatives, and eyes will be on speaker-elect Armond Budish of Beachwood.

Cleveland School Official’s Time at Toledo District Investigated by State
Posted Wednesday, December 24
Top Cleveland Schools official Daniel Burns is on paid leave in Cleveland and under investigation for time as Toledo business manager.

Shareholders Sign off on PNC’s Acquisition of National City
Posted Wednesday, December 24
Shareholders in Cleveland and Pittsburgh signed-off on the end of a banking institution, yesterday.

Columbus City Councilman Appointed State Treasurer
Posted Wednesday, December 24
Columbus city council member Kevin Boyce has been appointed to serve as the state's treasurer.

Strickland Signs Two New Bills
Posted Wednesday, December 24
One extends the safe haven law; another adjusts the retirement system for some public employees.

A New Era for the Ohio House
Posted Wednesday, December 24
Democrats will hold the majority in the Ohio House for the first time since 1994 and they will be led by a Democrat from Beachwood.

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