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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave

Season 2025 Episode 15 | 26m 46s

The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave this week after an independent investigation found credible allegations of abusive behavior, bullying and retaliation toward staff. The board held a special meeting this week after receiving the report. Robinson was hired in the summer of 2023. The story begins this week's Ideas.

Aired: 04/17/25
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Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Tensions between Cleveland City Council and mayor’s office rise over downloaded records
The city and council clashed over the city's contention a council aide improperly downloaded records
Episode: S2025 E37 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map will it get bipartisan support?
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map but can they find bipartisan support?
Episode: S2025 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Downtown chase that killed bystander raises questions
The tragic death of a motorist, struck by a suspect fleeing deputies has raised questions.
Episode: S2025 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Construction permit denied for new Browns stadium
The ODOT decision denying a permit for the Browns Brook Park stadium did not come out of the blue.
Episode: S2025 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Coal subsidies paid as part of scandal-plague House Bill 6 to end
Ratepayer subsidies supporting two coal-fired power plants will end next week.
Episode: S2025 E30 | 26:46
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb signals end of fight to keep Browns Downtown
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Episode: S2025 E27
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Lawmakers look to override governor’s property tax vetoes in Ohio budget
The Ohio legislature will come off summer recess to consider overrides to three budget line vetoes.
Episode: S2025 E26 | 26:46
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Lawmakers offer property tax reform proposals but opposition grows
Lawmakers in Columbus are considering several property tax relief proposals.
Episode: S2025 E24 | 26:46
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The Ohio Senate proposed in its budget to tap the state’s unclaimed property fund for Browns.
Episode: S2025 E22 | 26:46