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June 2011

Ohio Voucher Expansion Plan Intensifies Choice Debate
Posted Thursday, June 2
Public school advocates question whether the state has done enough evaluation of vouchers to show that they improve student performance.

Kasich Signs Law On Guns In Bars
Posted Thursday, June 30
Backers of new law thinking about other venues to push for guns to be allowed.

Ohio Has Nation’s Largest Drop In Unemployment
Posted Thursday, June 30
First-time claims down by 2,800.

Ohioans Will Vote On Raising Judge Retirement Age
Posted Thursday, June 30
Proposed constitutional amendment will be on November ballot.

New Tech High School Primes Students For The Workplace
Posted Thursday, June 30
One of Cleveland's new and innovative schools teaches students both technical skills and professionalism to thrive in the workplace.

ideastream documentary takes viewers inside sleep lab
Posted Thursday, June 30
Documentary debuts Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. on WVIZ/PBS.

N.E. Ohioans On Gas Prices And Weak Economy
Posted Thursday, June 30
With the holiday weekend approaching, we asked randome people about their travel plans in light of high gas prices and the shaky economy.

The Nap
Posted Thursday, June 30
Naps can have health and productivity benefits.

Cleveland sues to keep E. Cleveland’s Huron Hospital open
Posted Wednesday, June 29
The Cleveland Clinic pledges to help East Cleveland weather Huron Hospital's closure, while Cleveland sues to keep it open.

SB5 Opponents Descend On Capital
Posted Wednesday, June 29
Thousands deliver more than one million signatures seeking repeal.

Texting While Driving Ban Passes Ohio House
Posted Wednesday, June 29
Studies say drivers are 20 times more likely to crash if texting while driving.

‘Heartbeat’ Bill Passes In Ohio House
Posted Wednesday, June 29
Activists on both sides of abortion debate call it the most restrictive ban in the nation.

Lack of sleep takes toll on kids’ health
Posted Wednesday, June 29
ideastream's Eric Wellman talks to a sleep specialist about how much sleep young people really need.

Land Bank Cashes In
Posted Tuesday, June 28
Two banks join land bank program to get distressed properties off their books.

Despite Unemployment Numbers, Manufacturers Say Its Tough to Find Workers
Posted Tuesday, June 28
NE Ohio Companies Say Finding Workers for Manufacturing Jobs Still a Struggle

Ohio Senate Okays Final Budget Compromise
Posted Tuesday, June 28
The house is expected to follow suit tomorrow.

CSU Receives $10 Million Donation
Posted Tuesday, June 28
Donor revealed to be Cleveland entrepreneur Monte Ahuja.

Sowell Trial Continues With Opening Statements And Start Of Testimony
Posted Tuesday, June 28
On Monday, jurors started their day with a tour of Sowell’s Imperial Avenue home.

Sleeping Pills: Are they safe for longterm use?
Posted Tuesday, June 28
ideastream's Eric Wellman talks to Evelyn Theiss of the Plain Dealer about the safety of these drugs that are growing in popularity.

Northeast Ohio Has One Of The Highest Breast Cancer Mortality Rates In Nation
Posted Monday, June 27
Susan G. Komen study finds Eastern Cuyahoga County to be an area of high concern.

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