| Story Archive - September, 2005 |
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| Sep 1, 2005 |
| • Gas stations allowed to stay open, though prices are too high for their signs |
| • High gas prices have customers storming to the AG's office to complain |
| • Lawmaker calls for lower gas taxes and more conservation of fuel in Katrina's wake |
| • Ohio sents more than a thousand National Guard troops to help hurricane victims |
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| Sep 2, 2005 |
| • Drivers filled up with skepticism as they reel from prices at the pump |
| • Former Ohioans who are now refugees of Katrina return "home" to find help and support |
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| Sep 5, 2005 |
| • Judge quits her job, then immediately launches bid for Secretary of State |
| • Lancaster residents hope to bring back a bit of hometown American history |
| • Rescue and recovery experts from ODNR head to flooded-out New Orleans |
| • Two groups have different opinions why Ohioans are working harder but making less money |
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| Sep 6, 2005 |
| • Group behind election-related constitutional amendments clears hurdle for fall ballot |
| • Lawmakers call for gas gouging legislation, but it may not change high prices |
| • Second lawmaker called up to war in Iraq is home for a short leave |
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| Sep 7, 2005 |
| • Arrivals of hundreds of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina delayed in Ohio |
| • Experts in the skies help those on the ground find survivors and victims of Katrina |
| • Foundation set up to try to find out why people commit suicide - and how to stop them |
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| Sep 8, 2005 |
| • Dueling protests at the Statehouse show diversity of opinion on war in Iraq |
| • Ohioans can volunteer now in case a major disaster ever hits home |
| • Taft issues first-ever death row reprieve - killer says he wants full pardon |
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| Sep 9, 2005 |
| • Controversial seven-year-old abortion law is upheld, but delayed |
| • Hundreds of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina finally headed for Ohio |
| • In the wake of soaring gas prices, Ohio Senator wants investigation into oil companies |
| • Ohioans will vote on complex package of election-related amendments |
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| Sep 12, 2005 |
| • Fiscal conservatives, led by a gubernatorial hopeful, back "65-cent solution" for schools |
| • Ohioans don't feel high schoolers are working hard enough in class |
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| Sep 13, 2005 |
| • Battle over election-related amendments ready to head to the airwaves |
| • Bill to require coverage for diabetes treatment debated by activists and business leaders |
| • Ex-cons want records expunged to give them a true "second chance" |
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| Sep 15, 2005 |
| • Chief Justice speaks out on safety, Katrina, Roberts hearings |
| • Conservative challenges fellow Republican in treasurer's race |
| • Legislative leaders unveil agendas for the rest of the year |
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| Sep 16, 2005 |
| • Decision to cancel controversial speaker has critics sounding off |
| • Ohio's jobless rate ticks up again |
| • Some lawmakers considering the possibility of taking BWC "private" |
| • State dealing with thousands of Katrina evacuees who've landed here in Ohio |
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| Sep 19, 2005 |
| • Agreement that could halt politically-charged "academic bill of rights" up for vote |
| • Ohio tops national foreclosure list, as some build a case for legislation |
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| Sep 20, 2005 |
| • Some lawmakers concerned over tax exemption for Columbus found in state budget |
| • State ODOT automotive fleet ordered to go more green |
| • Supreme Court hears unusual case - can "dealer" be convicted of selling fake drugs? |
| • Taft denies contact with IG in regard to new gift revelations |
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| Sep 21, 2005 |
| • As fall begins, House lawmakers hold hearing on record-high natural gas prices |
| • Governor says he will vote against four election-related issues on November ballot |
| • Governor takes aim at new concealed-carry weapons law |
| • Lawmakers wants to change the rules of the road for teen drivers |
| • Supreme Court tosses vehicular homicide case over blood test from hospital |
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| Sep 22, 2005 |
| • BWC oversight commission told to consider firing some or all stock managers |
| • Debate over election-related issues goes from the secular to the spiritual |
| • New ID system seeks to streamline doing business with the state |
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| Sep 26, 2005 |
| • School districts weighing alternatives to deal with high gas prices |
| • Smoker says cigarette tax hike did what state says it would - it forced her to quit |
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| Sep 27, 2005 |
| • Eminent domain issue comes out of the courtroom and back to the Statehouse |
| • Ohio executes its 17th inmate - and its fourth volunteer - since 1999 |
| • Ohio tax credit case going all the way to the nation's highest court |
| • Supreme Court to decide if auditor can look at the private records of a state contractor |
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| Sep 28, 2005 |
| • Controversial plan to alleviate high natural gas prices comes to state lawmakers |
| • Group backing election-reform amendments says it's not just a liberal cause |
| • Ohio tax department joins effort to help victims of Katrina and Rita |
| • Republicans find a very well-known Democrat to back the Issue One jobs package |
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| Sep 29, 2005 |
| • AG says coin dealer forged check, illegally paid personal bills with state funds |
| • Debate over election |
| • Embattled, war-ravaged Columbus-based Marines finally coming home from Iraq |
| • Governor talks up plan to release federal funds to help needy families with heating bills |
| • Prosecutors call for more time as some lawmakers push for hearings in BWC scandal |
| • Taft does whirlwind tour of state on Clean Ohio Day |
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| Sep 30, 2005 |
| • A new argument over election-related ballot issues - do they dilute Ohio's DC clout? |
| • Attorney for rare coin dealer fires back against charges of illegal use of state money |
| • Lawmaker proposes bill to ban anyone with DUI conviction from ever buying alcohol again |
| • Parole board recommends against clemency for Cincinnati killer set to die next month |
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