Regional Features: Archive by Date

August 2011

OH Supreme Court to Decide ‘What Documents Banks Need to Foreclose?’
Posted Monday, August 29
The OH Supreme Court could rule on a case that would affect thousands of foreclosures

Protecting The Foreclosed
Posted Wednesday, August 24
Regional companies that take care of foreclosed homes are thriving.

Changing Gears: Cuyahoga’s Cigarette Tax for Arts Flouts National Trend
Posted Wednesday, August 10
It's a tough time for arts funding around the nation. But Cuyahoga County has found a way to fund its arts -- and it's paying off big.

StateImpact Ohio: Lawmaker Advocates Delay In Start Of School Year
Posted Tuesday, August 9
A plan to limit the school year between Labor and Memorial Days upsets some educators.

Liberal Clergy Back Opponents Of Collective Bargaining Restrictions
Posted Wednesday, August 31
Some left-leaning Ohio clergy are urging their congregants to vote no on state issue 2.

State Treasurer Posts Public Employee Salary Data Online
Posted Wednesday, August 31
The data has been available online for some time, but is now getting a lot of new attention.

Regional Residents Seek “Plan B”
Posted Wednesday, August 31
Whether you think the recession is over or not, it’s been hard on many people in the Midwest and the country

Farm Group Backs Collective Bargaining Restrictions
Posted Tuesday, August 30
It's just the latest of many endorsements that both sides have racked up in the battle over bargaining rights.

Group Re-Files Suit Against JobsOhio
Posted Tuesday, August 30
Earlier this month, the high court said that case must be heard by a lower court first.

StateImpact Ohio: StateImpact: Meet Ohio’s New Teacher Liason
Posted Tuesday, August 30
Sarah Dove is becoming increasingly well-known outside her suburban Columbus school district.

Ohio Reports First Cases This Year Of West Nile Virus
Posted Tuesday, August 30
The fact that only two human cases have turned up so far is good news compared with past years, but there’s also a warning sign.

Supreme Court To Rule On Federal Health Plan
Posted Tuesday, August 30
Many people remain confused about what The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. really does. It's the Tuesday Check Up focus.

Cuy County, Sec. of State at Odds
Posted Tuesday, August 30
The fight between the state and Cuyahoga County over mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters is growing.

There Oughta Be A Law?  One Lawmaker Says “I’m Listening”
Posted Monday, August 29
State Representative Marlene Anielski is asking constituents in her suburban Cleveland district for suggestions.

Group Accuses Campaign To Keep Collective Bargaing Law Of Using Public Funds
Posted Monday, August 29
Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports the claim is that the money is being laundered through the Third Frontier program.

FitzGerald Set To Initiate Absentee Ballot Application Mailing
Posted Friday, August 26
The move would defy a prohibition on local Boards of Elections from sending out vote-by-mail applications.

Critics Question Whether Turnpike Lease Is Right For Ohio
Posted Friday, August 26
Leasing the Turnpike to a private firm could bring in as much as 2.5 billion dollars for the state at a time when it needs the money.

Districts See Graduation Rate Increases Before State Changes Formula
Posted Thursday, August 25
Cleveland and Youngstown Schools see graduation rates rise by targeting kids at risk of dropping out.

League of Women Voters Backs Election Reform Referendum
Posted Thursday, August 25
The League opposes reducing the time period for absentee voting and other provisions of the new law.

State Considering Workers Comp Discount To Lure New Companies
Posted Thursday, August 25
Bring your company and its jobs to Ohio….and get a big discount on the premiums you pay to cover workers injured on the job.

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