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December 2011

Firefighters Defend Taking Full Pay For Working Only A Few Months A Year
Posted Thursday, December 8
The leader of Cleveland's firefighters union is blasting an audit that shows irregularities in payroll practices and records.

Ohio Supreme Court Takes On Myriad Of Issues In 2011
Posted Friday, December 30
A wrap-up of what the state's highest court tackled this year.

City Of Cleveland Continues To Seek Damages Stemming From Sour Subprime Mortgages
Posted Friday, December 30
Cleveland pushes legal cases against major banks, despite setbacks.

Mild Winter Helps Government Coffers But Hurts Snow Business
Posted Friday, December 30
The lack of snow so far this winter is a mixed economic blessing, depending on who you ask.

Petitions Regarding Rights And Protection Of Fertilized Egg Certified
Posted Friday, December 30
Ohio's AG certifies petitions for controversial ballot proposal.

Critics Of Term Limits See New Opportunity
Posted Friday, December 30
It was 1992 when Ohio voters approved term limits for state legislators, and many lawmakers have been complaining about it ever since.

It Was A Good Year For…Many Things In Ohio
Posted Friday, December 30
A parting look at what 2011 brought to a number of other remaining areas and groups across the Buckeye State.

More Apartments Coming to Downtown Cleveland
Posted Thursday, December 29
K&D Group plans to purchase office space in the Playhouse Square district and convert it into apartments.

It Was A Good Year For Small Scale Home Remodeling and Improvements
Posted Thursday, December 29
While home construction and sales were hit hard in 2011, one aspect did fine.

Unemployment Figures Read Differently Between Kasich and Economist
Posted Thursday, December 29
An economist scrutinizes the state's unemployment figure, which the state's top official is highlighting.

Kucinich And Kaptur To Fight For New District
Posted Thursday, December 29
Veteran Democrats prepare to square off in 9th Congressional race

Home Improvement and Repair Work Showing Upward Trend
Posted Thursday, December 29
2011 was a pretty good year for small project contractor Dan Lenahan of Lakewood after the squeeze of the recession.

Ohio’s Abortion Foes Call 2011 The “Best Year Ever”
Posted Thursday, December 29
It was a good year for anti-abortion advocates, and a tough year for those who fight for abortion rights.

Ohio Justice Officials Work To Prosecute “House Flipper”
Posted Wednesday, December 28
Prosecutors seek the extradition of a Florida operator who's generated hundreds of fraudulent real estate deals since 2005.

Judge Says For Profit Charter School Operator Must Open Books
Posted Wednesday, December 28
Judge says charter schools are "public officials" and accountable for their public funds.

It Was A Good Year For….The Alcohol Industry
Posted Monday, December 26
While other industries suffer, the manufacture, distribution, and sales of wine, beer, and distilled liquors keeps on an even keel.

Eaton Corporation - Northeast Ohio’s Global Power Player
Posted Monday, December 26
Eaton Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar global player that got its start one hundred years ago in a New Jersey machine shop.

Year In Review Part 1 - Ohio’s Budget Battle
Posted Friday, December 23
As 2011 dawned, Ohio legislators were facing what was called the biggest state budget crisis in more than a half century.

StateImpact Ohio: College Grads Having Trouble Finding Work
Posted Friday, December 23
Some college graduates are finding it can take years to land a good job.

Environmental Groups, Utilities React To New EPA Rules
Posted Thursday, December 22
Environmentalists and utilities are at odds over the new rules that limit how much mercury power plants can release into the environment.

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