| Story Archive - May, 2006 |
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| May 1, 2006 |
| • Candidates for governor get endorsements - or don't get them - from unexpected sources |
| • Death row inmate appeals sentence, saying lethal injection is unconstitutional |
| • Observing the "Day Without an Immigrant" in Ohio |
| • Republicans seizing on anti-Taft sentiment in their primary campaigns |
| • Thousands of immigrants plan rallies and protest nationwide and in Ohio |
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| May 2, 2006 |
| • A delay and a recount in Cleveland create problems statewide |
| • Blackwell makes history as he bests Petro for the Republican nomination for governor |
| • Killer stops his own execution, saying lethal drugs "don't work" |
| • New voting machines bring problems to some precincts |
| • Only one surprise in downticket races, as Taft's ex-lieutenant governor loses |
| • Some worry the "secret ballot" isn't so private in new voting machine booths |
| • Strickland wins easy victory, goes on to challenge Blackwell in the fall |
| • Two Capitol Hill regulars to face off in Senate race in November |
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| May 3, 2006 |
| • Democrat who failed to gather enough signatures for the ballot wins write-in campaign |
| • Legendary Capitol Square lobbyists - one Republican, one Democrat - share their election predictions |
| • Many wonder if Republicans can really unite after bitter and expensive primary battle |
| • Results delayed in Cuyahoga County as votes are counted by hand |
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| May 4, 2006 |
| • Blackwell gets endorsement from Taft, but some wonder about the impact of that support |
| • Death penalty opponents use execution problem for their cause, but message may not be getting out |
| • Republicans propose new redistricting plan, but Democrats say they're not interested now |
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| May 5, 2006 |
| • As opposition to Blackwell's TEL swells, some wonder if he'll keep selling it |
| • Blast kills worker at troubled steel plant, just weeks after three others were injured |
| • Problems with primary shows there are still snags in the system |
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| May 8, 2006 |
| • Anti-smoking advocates find their drive to the ballot snuffed out for now |
| • Lawmakers return from spring break to talk about "phone calls" to voters and alternative fuels |
| • Ney aide pleads guilty; Democrats and Republicans spin it different ways |
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| May 9, 2006 |
| • Blackwell may sound like he's backing off TEL, but he says he's not |
| • Dozens of faith-based groups get millions in state money |
| • Fury over funeral protests has lawmakers looking to limit them |
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| May 10, 2006 |
| • Democrat's "Prevention First" plan seen by some as shift in party's position on abortion |
| • Funerals protest bill proceeding quickly through the Statehouse |
| • House Speaker hints that TEL might not be on the ballot after all |
| • Minimum wage backers say study shows it works, but businesses are doubtful |
| • State lawmakers consider "do not call" list for their own campaigns |
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| May 11, 2006 |
| • Crackdown on "drugged drivers" signed into law |
| • Noe plans plea change - some see it as a signal he wants to deal on state charges |
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| May 12, 2006 |
| • Candidates have different approaches on Ohio's economy - education reform or tax reform |
| • Casino interests say their ballot issue is on track, in spite of new opposition campaign |
| • Mixed predictions on impact of Noe change of plea |
| • Taft talks up economically-challenged Appalachia as a tourist destination |
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| May 15, 2006 |
| • Advocates for senior citizens rush to get them to sign up for Rx coverage |
| • Behind the scenes battles forcing Republicans to tackle the "TEL" |
| • Faith leaders believe their coalition can influence tobacco legislation in Congress |
| • Legislators plan lots of hearings to finish up work before summer campaigning |
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| May 16, 2006 |
| • Bill to imprison drivers with multiple DUIs involved in fatal crashes speeds forward |
| • Environmentalists slam plan that they say will allow logging in 85% of Wayne National Forest |
| • Officials are hoping Honda's latest plant will call Ohio home |
| • Republicans continue their talks to yank a controversial issue from the fall ballot |
| • State senator seems to be preparing for Supreme Court battle over governor's memos |
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| May 17, 2006 |
| • Gay rights advocates meet with some lawmakers, blast those who refuse as "anti-gay" |
| • Honda unveils details of new plant, which Ohio hopes it will steer here |
| • New prisons director likely to be confirmed after hearing on botched execution |
| • Politics credited and blamed for proposal to yank controversial state spending ballot issue |
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| May 18, 2006 |
| • Betty Montgomery hospitalized with rare but serious illness |
| • Sheriffs discuss impact of illegal immigrants on county services |
| • TEL critics wonder about details of new state spending legislation that will replace it |
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| May 19, 2006 |
| • Democrats blast back at Strickland-Kerry ad with one calling Blackwell a "flip-flopper" |
| • GOP launches first post-primary ads, using prominent Democrat to lash out at Strickland |
| • TEL critics say compromise to replace ballot issue with state spending law is still a bad idea |
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| May 22, 2006 |
| • Domestic violence and foreclosure court cases rose last year, Supreme Court says |
| • Legislators prepare for long summer break with big week of votes |
| • Seven indicted in three billion dollar scheme to bilk investors |
| • Warm weather is finally here, and a sometimes-deadly disease could be arriving soon |
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| May 23, 2006 |
| • "TEL lite" passes, to the delight of Republicans and disgust of Democrats |
| • Athens County girl gets "bluegrass" scholarship to West Virginia college |
| • Democrats put "TEL lite" in spotlight in ad against Blackwell, who wanted tougher TEL |
| • Numbers of Ohioans out of work last month rose again - but officials say it's not that bad |
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| May 24, 2006 |
| • "English-only" plan pronounced dead as lawmakers pass Medicaid documents bill |
| • At 81 years old, popular wildlife artist honors spirit of Audubon |
| • New rules suggested for teens just learning how to drive |
| • Shocking case in northern Ohio sparks bill to stop caregivers from putting kids in cages |
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| May 25, 2006 |
| • "Emancipation Day" bill frees up a flurry of bad feelings, creating a fracas on the Senate floor |
| • First Ohio Poll in a year shows Strickland with a lead, but Blackwell is gaining |
| • House lawmakers take party line on Republican redistricting plan |
| • Newly renovated predatory lending bill okayed by legislators |
| • Ohio University taking hard line with underage drinkers |
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| May 26, 2006 |
| • Governor urges Ohioans to pause and remember on Memorial Day |
| • Lawmakers give their blessing to allowing donated copies of state and federal mottos in schools |
| • Lawmakers want new inmates tested for HIV before being locked up |
| • Low numbers of applications for vouchers have state officials concerned |
| • Miami University students caught up in security scare at US Capitol |
| • ODOT worker lied to be part of hit reality show tour, say state officials |
| • State officials heaping promotion on federal program that helps low-income people pay heating bills |
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| May 30, 2006 |
| • Anti-smoking group continues to pound the pavement looking for signatures for ballot issues |
| • Nearly a dozen more schools getting money for new construction |
| • Ohio utility gets experimental low-emissions coal-fired power plant |
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| May 31, 2006 |
| • Alternative energy advocates floating new idea - windmills in Lake Erie |
| • Coingate central figure pleads guilty to federal charges of illegal fundraising for President Bush |
| • Emily's List prepares to do battle in Ohio this election year |
| • Justices limit time sex abuse victims have to sue the Catholic Church |
| • State auditor is still hospitalized, but doing better |
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