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Ohio In Worse Shape From COVID Now Than Last Winter

Season 2021 Episode 34 | 26m 46s

Surging COVID numbers are straining hospitals and staff, and some experts say we're in a worse position than we were last winter. This week on the reporter's roundtable we'll also discuss the state's latest redistricting deadlines. We also touch on a new owner at the IX Center, and a high school football blowout has officials calling for an investigation.

Aired: 09/02/21
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Lawmakers offer property tax reform proposals but opposition grows
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Senate budget proposal includes money for Browns domed stadium
The Ohio Senate proposed in its budget to tap the state’s unclaimed property fund for Browns.
Episode: S2025 E22 | 26:46
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Some Cleveland Heights residents call on the mayor to step down
Calls for the resignation of Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren have grown louder.
Episode: S2025 E20 | 26:46
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Grassroots effort focused on ending property taxes moved forward in Ohio
Frustrated Ohioans are seeking to put an end to property taxes in the state.
Episode: S2025 E19 | 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
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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
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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.
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Ohio budget: Money for a Browns domed stadium and a flat income tax
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Episode: S2025 E25
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Lawmakers offer property tax reform proposals but opposition grows
Lawmakers in Columbus are considering several property tax relief proposals.
Episode: S2025 E24 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Senate budget proposal includes money for Browns domed stadium
The Ohio Senate proposed in its budget to tap the state’s unclaimed property fund for Browns.
Episode: S2025 E22 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Some Cleveland Heights residents call on the mayor to step down
Calls for the resignation of Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren have grown louder.
Episode: S2025 E20 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Grassroots effort focused on ending property taxes moved forward in Ohio
Frustrated Ohioans are seeking to put an end to property taxes in the state.
Episode: S2025 E19 | 26:46
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