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Some lawmakers suggest that slots at horse racing tracks will solve budget problem
	By Bill Cohen - November 20, 2009

Some Ohio legislators are pushing a scenario that would let them partially fill a hole in the state budget with money from slot machines at racetracks, even though the gambling plan is currently on hold because of a court order. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Popular and polarizing Palin brings her book signing tour to Ohio

Sarah Palin stopped in Cincinnati this afternoon as part of her book tour. She was greeted by more than one-thousand fans. Just as soon as she appeared in the bookstore with her baby, Trig, the former Republican vice presidential candidate received a big round of applause. She thanked the crowd for their boldness and their courage.

Palin is touring the country signing copies of her book, "Going Rogue." She also made a stop in Columbus today as part of her visit to Ohio.

AG sues credit rating agencies, saying they made securities look better than they were

Attorney General has filed lawsuits against three credit rating agencies. He says Standard and Poors, Moody's, and Fitch received lucrative fees while making some mortgage backed securities look much healthier than they actually were. Cordray's lawsuit asks the court to order the ratings agencies to make restitution and regulatory reforms.

Thefts and misuse of debit and credit cards on a sudden spike in Ohio

If you've been the victim of credit or debit card fraud lately, you are not alone. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, there's been a rash of credit or debit card theft lately.

Unemployment rate back up last month, and experts say it could be a bad trend

After two months of going down, Ohio's official unemployment rate is on the rise again. And officials figure it's going to go still higher. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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