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Despite protests, higher education reform bill passes Ohio Senate

Season 2025 Episode 6 | 26m 46s

A higher education bill aimed at combating what supporters view as 'liberal bias" on public college campuses passed the Ohio Senate this week and now heads to the Ohio House. The bill, once known as Senate Bill 83, languished in the last session. Sen. Jerry Cirino a Republican from Kirtland re-introduced the bill this session. The story begins our discussion of the week's news.

Aired: 02/13/25
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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave
The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave.
Episode: S2025 E15 | 26:46
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Ohio lawmakers get major pushback on proposed library cuts
A funding cut for libraries in the state's proposed two-year budget is now a funding increase.
Episode: S2025 E14 | 26:46
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Ohio House budget moves away from bipartisan schools funding plan
The Ohio House unveiled its version of the state budget this week.
Episode: S2025 E13 | 26:46
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Many Cleveland voters will have new polling locations for the May primary
A third of Cleveland voters will cast ballots in new polling places this year.
Episode: S2025 E12 | 26:46
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Cuyahoga County and City of Cleveland dig in on opposition to Browns move
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb blasted the Browns plan for a Brook Park football complex.
Episode: S2025 E11 | 26:46
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Browns detail stadium financing plan for Ohio lawmakers
The Haslam Sports Group laid out the case for state funding of a mixed-use development in Brook Park
Episode: S2025 E10 | 26:46
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Cleveland City Council and mayor differ on neighborhood spending in budget talks
This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Episode: S2025 E9 | 26:46
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Ohio Senate approves changes to voter-approved recreational marijuana law
The Ohio Senate passed new regulations on recreational marijuana this week.
Episode: S2025 E8 | 26:46
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How are President Trump’s cuts impacting NE Ohio federal workers?
Federal workers rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest the slashing of federal jobs.
Episode: S2025 E7 | 26:46
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Gov. Mike DeWine made his pitch Monday to lawmakers about where to put state dollars.
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Watch • 26:46
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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave
The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave.
Episode: S2025 E15 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio lawmakers get major pushback on proposed library cuts
A funding cut for libraries in the state's proposed two-year budget is now a funding increase.
Episode: S2025 E14 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio House budget moves away from bipartisan schools funding plan
The Ohio House unveiled its version of the state budget this week.
Episode: S2025 E13 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Many Cleveland voters will have new polling locations for the May primary
A third of Cleveland voters will cast ballots in new polling places this year.
Episode: S2025 E12 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cuyahoga County and City of Cleveland dig in on opposition to Browns move
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb blasted the Browns plan for a Brook Park football complex.
Episode: S2025 E11 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Browns detail stadium financing plan for Ohio lawmakers
The Haslam Sports Group laid out the case for state funding of a mixed-use development in Brook Park
Episode: S2025 E10 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cleveland City Council and mayor differ on neighborhood spending in budget talks
This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Episode: S2025 E9 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio Senate approves changes to voter-approved recreational marijuana law
The Ohio Senate passed new regulations on recreational marijuana this week.
Episode: S2025 E8 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
How are President Trump’s cuts impacting NE Ohio federal workers?
Federal workers rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest the slashing of federal jobs.
Episode: S2025 E7 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Child tax credits and stadium funding are part of Gov. DeWine’s budget pitch
Gov. Mike DeWine made his pitch Monday to lawmakers about where to put state dollars.
Episode: S2025 E5 | 26:46