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The library is greatly expanding its program for taking out hotspots and laptops.
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Mayor Justin Bibb wants to spend a third of the city's American Rescue Plan Act money on home repairs, construction and rehabilitation; East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner is on paid administrative leave after being indicted on 13 felony charges including tax evasion and tampering with records; and more stories.
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About half of Cleveland's American Rescue Plan Act money would go toward housing under the mayor's proposal. The administration wants to slate $35 million for housing construction, $10 million for home repairs and $5 million for home rehabilitation for small contractors and nonprofits.
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Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration is putting $110 million away in reserve funds in a bid to gird for a future recession and boost the city’s bond rating.
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The funeral for Jayland Walker, the Akron Police shooting victim, takes place this afternoon at the Akron Civic Theater this afternoon; A unity gathering for Walker was held last night; Cleveland's mayor outlines spending ideas for ARPA funding; CDC says new COVID-19 subvariants are now dominant in parts of the Midwest including Ohio.
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Cleveland plans to tap $20 million in federal stimulus funds both to connect residents to the internet and to expand the city’s fiber optic cable infrastructure.
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Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin circulated a draft of spending ideas with council colleagues at a caucus meeting Monday. The proposal would appropriate what remains of the first half of Cleveland’s $512 million allocation under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has joined a bipartisan group of more than 90 elected officials who have taken a similar stance. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will appear before the NFL's independent disciplinary officer while the league has recommended at least a one year suspension. Gas station Sheetz is dropping its prices to under $4 for some gas ahead of this Fourth of July weekend ... and more stories.
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Documents show Cleveland Police failed to fully vet three lateral hires, one of whom was involved in sexually harassing a colleague; Ohio's top election official still supports J.D. Vance despite Vance's comments promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory; A woman claims Cavs guard Rajon Rondo threatened her life with a gun; and more stories.
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Mayor Justin Bibb has outlined how he wants to use the second pandemic stimulus aid that's due to arrive next month; Protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown and other cities in support of reproductive rights at "Bans off our Bodies" rallies; Capital murder trial of hit-and-run driver in Summit County begins; and more stories.