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September 2012

Bank of America Expected to Pay $20 Million to Ohio Pensions in Class-Action Settlement
Posted Friday, September 28
The state's two largest pension systems were among plaintiffs who alleged the bank had misled them.

Supreme Court Won’t Rule on JobsOhio’s Constitutionality
Posted Friday, September 28
The Ohio Supreme Court will not get involved in an unusual case in which the director of a state agency was suing another state agency.

Marvel to Film New ‘Captain America’ in Cleveland Next Year
Posted Friday, September 28
Filmmakers will receive a $9.5 million tax credit through the Ohio Film Office for shooting the movie in the state.

New Law Aims to Help Former Inmates Find Jobs
Posted Friday, September 28
A new Ohio law takes effect Friday, aimed at removing some roadblocks that ex-inmates face when they seek jobs.

State Minimum Wage to Rise 1.7 Percent in January
Posted Friday, September 28
Ohioans who work for the state’s minimum wage will be getting a pay hike next year.

Frost Brings End Closer for West Nile Virus Cases
Posted Friday, September 28
The cooler weather is causing mosquitoes to disappear, including the bugs that carry West Nile Virus and spread it to humans.

Virtual (On-Line) Charter Schools Increasing Exponentially In Ohio
Posted Friday, September 28
The Plain Dealer's Patrick O'Donnell and StateImpact's Molly Bloom talk about the benefits, drawbacks and evolution of virtual education

General Electric’s Century in Northeast Ohio
Posted Friday, September 28
GE plans to light up Public Square and the West Side Market

Cleveland Schools CEO Says “F” Grade Boosts Case for Levy
Posted Thursday, September 27
In his state of the schools address, Eric Gordon argued the district's poor report card reiterates the need for more funding.

Black Voters Remain Loyal To Obama, But Will They Turn Out?
Posted Thursday, September 27
Among black Democrats and independents the president remains enormously popular, even despite some disagreement with his positions.

Ohio’s Senate Race is Getting Nasty
Posted Thursday, September 27
The campaign for U.S. Senate in Ohio is the most expensive such race in state history -- and it's also likely to be one of the nastiest.

Number of Deer-Car Crashes Drops for Third Straight Year
Posted Thursday, September 27
Public safety officials report that last year the number collisions involving deer and motor vehicles dropped by another 2.2 percent.

Former Republican State Lawmaker Backs Redistricting Proposal
Posted Thursday, September 27
Joan Lawrence says "the system is rigged" and would be no matter which party held power.

Cleveland Indians Release Manager
Posted Thursday, September 27
Manny Acta will not return for 2013 season. Alomar to complete season as interim boss.

Author of “The Silent Epidemic:  Coal and the Hidden Threat to Health” Speaks in Cleveland Today
Posted Thursday, September 27
Dr. Alan Lockwood advocates for cleaner air.

Northeast Ohio’s Housing Sector Finally Seeing Bright Spots
Posted Wednesday, September 26
Realtors, builders, and market watchers feeling upbeat, given recent statistics.

Obama and Romney Crisscross Ohio to Sell Economic Plans
Posted Wednesday, September 26
In a high school gymnasium, Romney enlisted golf legend Jack Nicklaus to help sell his economic plan.

Romney Tells Ohioans Not to Expect ‘Huge’ Tax Cuts
Posted Wednesday, September 26
Romney tells a Columbus-area crowd not to expect "huge" tax cuts because he'll also lower deductions and exemptions.

Study Points to Economic Benefit of Shopping Locally
Posted Wednesday, September 26
A new study finds buying locally could generate millions of dollars for parts of southern Ohio.

Obama Ahead of Romney in Swing State Poll
Posted Wednesday, September 26
The latest Quinnipiac poll shows President Obama leading Romney by 10 percentage points in Ohio.

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