| Story Archive - October, 2009 |
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| Oct 1, 2009 |
| • Antioch alumni meet at what's considered a critical time for the school's future |
| • Candidate for Secretary of State drops out, leaving behind battle for Democratic nomination |
| • New law designed to protect kids too small for seat belts takes effect soon |
| • Ohio's application for millions in federal stimulus money for 3C rail project arrives early |
| • Reaction to governor's tax cut pullback comes in - and some responses are surprising |
| • Researchers find oldest human ancestor on record - and it may challenge evolution theory |
| • Supreme Court ruling caps damages in cases against cities and other entities |
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| Oct 2, 2009 |
| • Cleveland Art Museum hosts exhibition to show new sides of well-known artist |
| • Religious groups jump into the casino issue battle, but much less ammo forces them to be creative |
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| Oct 5, 2009 |
| • Civil liberties group says yard sign laws in two cities violate voters' free speech rights |
| • Expert backs studies blasting gambling, but Issue 3 supporters say Ohioans are still doing it |
| • Health insurers, doctors and regulators partner on new Web portal to link medical records |
| • Parties say spirited rallies and protests show political passion, not serious splits |
| • Three weeks after botched execution, governor puts off next two executions, including one this week |
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| Oct 6, 2009 |
| • As Ohio struggles with death penalty, House adds another category of those who should get it |
| • Statehouse reaches a milestone - one million tourists since renovation |
| • Supreme Court rules for former House Speaker in battle with Secretary of State he's criticized |
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| Oct 7, 2009 |
| • AG jumps into case pitting Lake Erie landowners against environmental groups |
| • Governor, regulator turned off by utility company's plans to send light bulbs out for "free" |
| • Health officials stress importance of H1N1 shot, but urge Ohioans to be patient |
| • Prisons department weighing alternatives to injecting lethal drugs into veins of condemned killers |
| • Republican lawmaker proposes alternative to Democrat-backed foreclosure moratorium |
| • Somali president comes to Columbus to spread message of need for increased US aid |
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| Oct 8, 2009 |
| • Killer whose execution was put off till April gets "no mercy" recommendation from board |
| • Telecom company bringing in much-needed jobs to northeast Ohio |
| • Though key lawmakers haven't said much, two veterans have made up their minds on tax plan |
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| Oct 9, 2009 |
| • As H1N1 spreads, central Ohio children's hospital reports death of teenager from swine flu |
| • Health-care related bills include one aimed at big businesses that don't offer insurance |
| • If it passes, critics and supporters say Issue 2 could play a role in puppy mill legislation |
| • Judge goes to court and loses again over religious display |
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| Oct 13, 2009 |
| • Animal-rights advocates get their proposal banning dog auctions closer to the ballot |
| • Anti-slots group won't have its case heard because of another anti-slots case |
| • Auditor finds nearly $4 million in possibly misspent money, but says there may be savings here |
| • Ex-governor seen as likely GOP presidential candidate blasts Republicans on Ohio visit |
| • Senator pushing for stronger bill to crack down on bullies at schools |
| • Some lawmakers say governor's tax rollback isn't enough - they want to take it all back |
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| Oct 14, 2009 |
| • Advocates for health care reform push for Sen. Voinovich to break GOP ranks and support it |
| • Issue 2 backers gather in the cold to heat up support for the amendment |
| • Supporters and opponents of casino proposal take on credibility issue in debate |
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| Oct 15, 2009 |
| • Benefit of genome-mapping project six years ago could trickle down to Ohio companies and consumers |
| • Elections panel weighs in on factual claims in Issue 3 ads |
| • Northeast Ohio's fame as home of the blimp pays off with big new military contract |
| • Watchdog group says lawmakers haven't been working on one kind of bill, but very busy with another |
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| Oct 16, 2009 |
| • As flu reports pile up, activity heats up in state's flu call center |
| • Jobless rate drops again, but this time it might not be an indicator of good news |
| • Speaker will introduce income tax cut rollback - with another cut attached |
| • Whether it passes or fails, income tax cut rollback is sure to have political repercussions |
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| Oct 19, 2009 |
| • Cleveland hosts free wheeling debate on whether Issue 3 is a good deal for Ohio |
| • New program seeks to reward college grads who make Ohio their home for at least five years |
| • OU scientist who's become quite the TV star gets a big check for his research |
| • Veterans hit the road to drive home their message that green is the way to go |
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| Oct 20, 2009 |
| • Another upcoming execution delayed in Ohio |
| • Dayton-area child dies from H1N1, and officials say more deaths are likely |
| • Once again, gambling issue creates strange partnerships and rekindles old battles |
| • Supreme Court hears arguments over whether law to protect kids from on-line porn is too broad |
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| Oct 21, 2009 |
| • Group that won right to take slots-at-racetracks plan to voters says petition drive isn't on hold |
| • Ohio woman recants story of rape and kidnapping that led to racially-charged case in West Virginia |
| • Southwest Ohio school district tries new way to save money - and it's got the Governor's attention |
| • Three hours of mostly party-line debate ends in a vote to roll back part of income tax cut |
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| Oct 23, 2009 |
| • Lawmaker says Cavs owner's reported arrest shows need for more control of possible casinos |
| • New phone rules a hard sell for consumer advocates, who say landlines will be more expensive |
| • Supporters again float proposal to consolidate agencies, but critics say it may not save much money |
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| Oct 26, 2009 |
| • AG wants agencies that promise better credit and don't deliver to pay up |
| • For the first time, poll shows casino issue with strong support headed into vote |
| • Southeast Ohio hosting conference to put the spotlight on the latest in alternative energy |
| • Tree-killing beetle conquers another Ohio county, in spite of efforts to stop it |
| • VP comes to Ohio to show how stimulus money has helped economy take off, but GOP is doubtful |
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| Oct 27, 2009 |
| • Alternative energy conference in southeast Ohio continues to shine light on new energy options |
| • Casino backers blast back at critics and promise they'll hire mostly Ohioans |
| • Court ruling means tens of thousands of inmates and ex-cons could be free |
| • Opponents of Issue 2 say their farms will be driven out of business if it passes |
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| Oct 28, 2009 |
| • Casino critics say Ohio's oversight will be among the worst in the nation |
| • Dueling rallies on Issue 3 as casino supporters and opponents launch last minute campaigns |
| • FirstEnergy says lightbulb giveaway was needed, but opponents say it was a bad plan |
| • Many attendees at energy conference in Athens talking a lot about wind |
| • Northeast Ohio farmer explains support of Issue 2, but OSU expert says it could be harmful |
| • Proposal on regulation reform that may sound radical passes House unanimously |
| • State's largest union says restructuring plan will cost the state more than just jobs |
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| Oct 29, 2009 |
| • Chinese turn to central Ohio experts for tactics to take charge of their trash troubles |
| • Feds come to Cleveland for final hearing on how to spend federal stimulus money on waterways |
| • Half of Ohioans fear the H1N1 flu virus, according to new poll |
| • Issue 2 opponents say they're worried about its impact on so-called "puppy mills" |
| • Some lawmakers waiting on outcome of casino vote before deciding how to fix budget hole |
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| Oct 30, 2009 |
| • Casino opponents team up for eleventh-hour effort, as polls show voters supporting Issue 3 |
| • Former Marc Dann aide must pay BWC for people who were working for his business |
| • New Ohio Poll backs up other surveys showing support for Strickland is falling |
| • Once again, Halloween and time change will bring police out in Athens |
| • Small farmers have different opinions on whether Issue 2 is the right thing right now |
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