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December 2009

Windshield Wipers Going? Turn Your Lights On, Says New Law.
Posted Thursday, December 31
A new state law says if a driver's windshield wipers are on in rainy weather, then the headlights must be turned on too.

Home Prices Nationwide Are Leveling Out
Posted Wednesday, December 30
The Home Price Index shows that nationwide, home prices are levelling out. Here in Cleveland, things haven't been too bad in the past year.

Auditor Launches Performance Review of Lottery
Posted Wednesday, December 30
The unusual move will compare Ohio's lottery to those in other states.

House Leaders Reflect On 2009, And Look Ahead
Posted Wednesday, December 30
Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler sat down with Democrat Armond Budish and Republican William Batchelder.

The Missing
Posted Wednesday, December 30
We explore the lives of local families who had children who went missing and never came back.

Website Sorts Out Your Hospital Choices
Posted Tuesday, December 29
Starting January first, Ohioans who are about to go to the hospital will have a new way to try to figure out which one they want to go to.

Abandoned Railway to Become a Park
Posted Tuesday, December 29
A 1.3 mile stretch of land on the West bank of the flats has been purchased, and is being turned into a pedestrian and bicycle trail.

Ohio Supreme Court: The Year In Review
Posted Tuesday, December 29
2009 was a big year at the Ohio Supreme Court, which played a major role in the budget battle and many other policy matters.

Tuesday Health: Fitness Options Abound In Northeast Ohio
Posted Tuesday, December 29
Plain Dealer fitness writer has spent the last year checking out different fitness activities and options, and shares his best experiences. .

Legislature Slow To Pass Bills In ‘09
Posted Monday, December 28
Some critics say lawmakers didn't do much work at all. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Help Wanted:  Some Job Seekers Get Their Lives Back On Track; Others Still Struggle
Posted Monday, December 28
ideastream's Eric Wellman sat down with Elizabeth McIntyre of the Plain Dealer.

Airports increase security
Posted Monday, December 28
Increased safety regulations may mean getting through security will take longer.

An Update on Two “Help Wanted” Job-Seekers
Posted Sunday, December 27
We check in with two of the 88 participants in the ideastream/Plain Dealer series on unemployment.

Ohio Joins Other States In Support Of Proposed Lending Rules
Posted Thursday, December 24
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is backing a federal proposal to eliminate current incentives paid to loan officers and mortgage brokers

Know The Rules About Gift Cards
Posted Thursday, December 24
Many Ohioans will be receiving gift cards this holiday season. But not all gift cards are treated equally under Ohio law.

Food Bank Demand Up, Donations Needed
Posted Thursday, December 24
The Food Bank has distributed 27 million pounds of supplies this year.

Layoffs Issued To City Workers, `In Case’
Posted Wednesday, December 23
The layoffs could impact 160+ city employees.

Population Stagnation Could Lose Ohio 2 House Seats
Posted Wednesday, December 23
Ohio could come out the biggest loser in the next round of reapportionment, when many states will gain or lose congressional house seats.

A Tax Cut No One Uses?
Posted Wednesday, December 23
$50 now could save you $50 on taxes.

Ohio Supreme Court Played Big Role In ‘09
Posted Wednesday, December 23
Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports on the influence of the state's top court over the past year.

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