Nick Castele IPM
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Nick reports on politics, government and a variety of other issues in Northeast Ohio. He's covered the local costs of the opioid crisis, Cleveland's history of never-realized transit plans and a high-rise in East Cleveland that's stood vacant for years. Contact him with story ideas and follow him on Twitter @NickCastele.
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                        The $1 million program would fund 14 positions for “engagement specialists” at community development corporations.
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                        Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish requested he review after six inmates died in the jail in a matter of months.
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                        Brian Anthony, 24, pleaded not guilty to failure to stop after an accident and tampering with evidence.
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                        David Pepper, the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party said the party won’t back anyone right now.
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                        David Pepper, the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party said the party won’t back anyone right now.
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                        The state is one step closer towards repealing the law that mandates a minimum salary schedule for teachers.
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                        Kids will be given the test again this spring and this summer, and will also have other opportunities to retake it or do
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                        Ohio’s hopes for one of the two major party presidential conventions in 2016 have dwindled slightly.
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                        Ohio’s hopes for one of the two major party presidential conventions in 2016 have dwindled slightly.
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                        FitzGerald has campaigned for governor around Ohio, but today he took his campaign just down the street.