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October 2011
Akron Recruits In House For Quality Principals
Posted Monday, October 31
In house training programs are becoming more popular in districts struggling to find candidates prepared to lead schools.
Lawsuit Seeks Same-Sex Spousal Benefits
Posted Monday, October 31
A Columbus native and captain in the United States Army Reserve is suing the federal government for spousal benefits.
Parole Board Recommends Against Clemency For Death Row Inmate
Posted Monday, October 31
The Ohio Parole Board is not recommending clemency for a death row inmate who was convicted of shooting his three sons to death in 1982.
Critics And Supporters Grapple With Issue 2
Posted Monday, October 31
The question of whether to repeal Ohio's new collective bargaining law has sparked one of the most bitter debates in modern history.
School Districts Seek Income Taxes To Raise Revenue
Posted Monday, October 31
Income taxes can grow with inflation, and tax all residents earning a paycheck, not just homeowners.
StateImpact Ohio: Teachers Caught in the Middle of Issue 2 Ads
Posted Saturday, October 29
Issue 2 ads show conflicting views of teachers, but their power is behind-the-scenes.
Democrats and Republicans Wrangle Over Redistricting
Posted Friday, October 28
Ohio's legislative leaders have been talking behind closed doors about possible changes to Ohio's recently redistricted congressional map.
EcoWatch, Kennedy, Jr. Team To Promote Green Living
Posted Friday, October 28
Local group kicks off national ecological campaign that originates from Cleveland.
ProgressOhio Leader Reflects On Leaked Memo
Posted Friday, October 28
The Washington Post is reporting a leaked memo from Brian Rothenberg shows he thinks the vote might not be a huge blowout.
Aluminum, Plastics Making Inroads in Auto Industry
Posted Friday, October 28
Car makers are seeking advancements that will reduce the weights of everyday vehicles.
A New Way to Deliver Primary Care
Posted Friday, October 28
A "medical home" promises coordinated, preventive care for patients.
Issue 2 Opponents And Backers Spend Big Bucks On Campaign
Posted Thursday, October 27
Campaign finance reports have been filed by both sides in the bitter referendum battle over Ohio's new collective bargaining law.
Widow Tries To Retrieve Rescued Exotic Animals
Posted Thursday, October 27
The widow of the Zanesville man whose 49 exotic animals were killed by sheriff's deputies last week wants six that were rescued back.
Party Bosses Spar Over Collective Bargaining And Redistricting
Posted Thursday, October 27
Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler moderates a spirited debate between Democrat Chris Redfern and Republican Kevin DeWine.
Democratic Lawmaker Voices Criticism Of Turnpike Announcement
Posted Thursday, October 27
The news that at least half the revenue from selling off or leasing the Ohio Turnpike will go to northern Ohio has met opposition.
Debaters Square Off Over Issue 3 At City Club
Posted Wednesday, October 26
Issue 3 aims to exempt Ohioans from federal law requiring them to get health insurance.
Smaller Business Create Economic Boom
Posted Wednesday, October 26
Helping small business can help big business...
Ohio Economic Policy Group Says It Was Targeted By Conservative Activist
Posted Wednesday, October 26
A conservative organization that’s tried to discredit several progressive groups -- and public broadcasters -- apparently has a new target.
PETA Demands Governor Kasich Ban Exotic Animals
Posted Wednesday, October 26
Animal rights advocates say Governor Kasich and lawmakers are not doing enough to deal with problems involving exotic animals in Ohio.
Ohio, 4 Other States Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Act On Asian Carp
Posted Wednesday, October 26
Ohio officials are continuing to prod the federal government to take more action to keep the Asian Carp out of Lake Erie.
News Headlines all headlines
Northeast Ohio Headlines
- Statehouse Democrats Demand More Information from JobsOhio As they prepare for next year’s statewide campaigns, Democrats continue to hammer away at Gov. Kasich’s key accomplishment in office so far.
- Medical Marijuana Supporters Approved to Collect Signatures for Ballot Issue Backers of a plan to allow Ohioans to vote on legalizing medical marijuana and allowing hemp to be grown have cleared another hurdle.
- Review of Voter Fraud Cases Instills Confidence In Ohio’s Voting System Sec of State Jon Husted says Ohio's first ever voter fraud report shows few instances of people cheating the elections system.
Move Aside, Dummy….We’re Setting Up The Next Shoot Filming continues of the Captain America sequel in downtown Cleveland. 
Buoyed By Optimism, City’s Entrepreneurs Still Inch Along With Employment Plans 2013 might just be good enough to start hiring again. That's the word from entrepreneurs across Greater Cleveland anyway.
NPR Headlines
- Jury Deadlocks On Jodi Arias Sentencing The jury that convicted her earlier this month could not decide on the death penalty.
Evolution Saves Cockroaches From Taking The Bait A new study shows that the insects developed a sudden aversion to sweet-tasting poisions.
Srinivasan's Confirmation First For D.C. Circuit In 7 Years Sri Srinivasan's seat on the D.C. appeals court was previously held by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Boy Scouts Vote To Admit Openly Gay Members But the organization's National Council voted to maintain a ban on openly gay adult leaders.
Head Of IRS Tax-Exempt Division Reportedly Placed On Leave Lois Lerner has been at the heart of a scandal over the targeting of conservative groups.
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