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New year begins with dramatic speaker votes

Season 2023 Episode 1 | 26m 46s

The selection of the speaker for the United States House of Representatives, normally a formality, has turned this week into a political standoff. That has led to multiple rounds of votes---something that has not happened since 1923. Ohio lawmakers in Columbus were beginning their new legislative session with a speaker selection. And the person expected to be named speaker did not win.

Aired: 01/05/23
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Watch • 26:46
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to undergo major renovation
Cleveland will build a new terminal at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to open in 2032.
Episode: S2025 E18 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Board makes a quick change in leadership for Akron Public Schools
The Akron board of education accepted the resignation of Michael Robinson and hired his replacement.
Episode: S2025 E17 | 26:46
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
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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
Watch • 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
Watch • 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
Watch • 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
Watch • 26:46
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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
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This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Episode: S2025 E9 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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The Ohio Senate passed new regulations on recreational marijuana this week.
Episode: S2025 E8 | 26:46