| Story Archive - December, 2009 |
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| Dec 1, 2009 |
| • House hopes to put the brakes on drag-racing with crackdown bill |
| • Lawmakers hope to up the penalty for cockfighting with new bill |
| • Tour of death house brings answers about execution, but also raises questions |
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| Dec 2, 2009 |
| • Crooks now using fears of H1N1 to scam with a different kind of virus |
| • Ohio continues to smash the average rate paid for insurance |
| • Republicans ready to give Governor all of income tax cut rollback, but there's still an obstacle |
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| Dec 3, 2009 |
| • AG warns of new scam urging people to do their (jury) duty |
| • Budget director says if tax cut rollback does pass in 2009, it would be a tax increase in 2010 |
| • Governor says GOP Senate proposal process is "intolerable", construction reform "off the table" |
| • Northeast Ohio furniture maker finds green brings black to the bottom line |
| • Once again, killer scheduled for execution next week is denied clemency |
| • OSU researcher says there's a connection between distrust of government and homicide rate |
| • Stalemate on Senate solution to hole in spending plan goes on |
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| Dec 4, 2009 |
| • Group opposed to slots-at-racetracks plan says it has beat the odds |
| • Lawmakers approve commission to create events to celebrate 200th anniversary of War of 1812 |
| • No end in sight to the stalemate over the state budget and the income tax cut rollback |
| • One of Ohio's longest-standing businesses almost leaves because of well-intentioned law |
| • Soon, H1N1 vaccine will be available to anyone who wants it in Ohio |
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| Dec 7, 2009 |
| • Ohio's maximum security prison readies for first execution since botched attempt in September |
| • Site of Kent State tragedy could become one of the nation's key historic places |
| • Split in Senate over construction reform comes out at key budget committee meeting |
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| Dec 8, 2009 |
| • BWV gearing up to take back registrations of thousands of drivers who can't produce ID |
| • House Democrats demand health care insurance cover treatements for autism |
| • House Democrats push through new requirements for insurers, but no guarantees in Senate |
| • Miscalculation in HIV rates also leads to problems in helping people living longer with AIDS |
| • Ohio completes first-of-its-kind execution with one single drug - but short delay holds it up |
| • Resolution over how to settle budget crisis won't happen this week |
| • State offers one-time amnesty for taxpayers hiding funds in bank accounts overseas |
| • Vicious fish invading Midwest waterways getting attention of state lawmakers |
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| Dec 9, 2009 |
| • As polls shows Strickland in trouble, Green Party announces a run at the governor's office |
| • Census officials fighting fear, rumors as they prepare to get forms filled out and sent back |
| • First wintry storm of the holiday season could prove if "reindeer" can fly |
| • Senate cast votes for election reform bill - but it's different than the one chosen by the House |
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| Dec 10, 2009 |
| • Power outages can take mean a trip to the grocery store to replace bad food |
| • Renovations and upgrades to historic places get a boost from state stimulus package |
| • Some scammers are trying a new job - going after people who are unemployed |
| • Trash experts urging gift-givers to join the holiday "crush" when recycling boxes |
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| Dec 11, 2009 |
| • Among the unique items for sale on line this year - the headline-making DUI barstool |
| • Major grocery store chain agrees to pay millions that will go to Medicaid fund |
| • Parole board splits on recommendation for clemency for killer next scheduled for execution |
| • Two reports from economic experts suggest recovery will be long, slow, painful |
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| Dec 14, 2009 |
| • Budget stalemate in state senate over tax cut "delay" means refunds will be held up |
| • Governor urges those who can to give holiday help to the less fortunate |
| • H1N1 vaccine now available not just to high-risk groups but to all |
| • Lawmaker wants to put the brakes on some colleagues taking too much in mileage reimbursement |
| • Little hope for a holiday breakthrough on the budget impasse in the Senate |
| • Supreme Court to decide if company can be held liable for asbestos-related death of workers' wife |
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| Dec 15, 2009 |
| • Lawmakers could learn their holidays are cancelled because of budget impasse |
| • Senators okay new rules for telecom companies - but no ringing endorsement from consumer groups |
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| Dec 16, 2009 |
| • End of unemployment benefits could mean blue day after Christmas for many |
| • Family of teen girl killed by ex-boyfriend finds relief as Senate passes dating violence bill |
| • For the third time, Attorney General goes after mortgage servicer dealing with foreclosures |
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| Dec 17, 2009 |
| • Bengals mourn sudden, tragic death of player in the middle of a comeback |
| • Marathon budget talks lead to long night for lawmakers - but a break in impasse is at hand |
| • New move to appoint rather than elect judges back on the docket - pushed by Chief Justice |
| • Senators finally vote on deal to fix budget, but not without passionate debate |
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| Dec 18, 2009 |
| • "Snowbirds" urged to remember their permanent home when census time rolls around |
| • After years of dealing with overcrowding and botched executions, prisons director says he's retiring |
| • Little signs of hope for improvement in economy in latest jobless figures |
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| Dec 21, 2009 |
| • Any Ohioan who wants H1N1 vaccine can get it now, so state is ordering more |
| • Christmas spirit falls on northeast Ohio community - and lands in red kettle |
| • Group that sued to stop slots-at-racetracks plan files signatures to put it before voters |
| • One issue dominated the docket at the Statehouse in 2009 - the budget |
| • Some undocumented immigrants drive off permanently after having their registrations yanked |
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| Dec 22, 2009 |
| • Columbus church hopes to raise spirits in people who are suffering during the holidays |
| • Governor signs bill officially taking back the income tax cut that went into effect in January |
| • Ohio jumps into fight to keep destructive fish out of Great Lakes |
| • Politics changed the climate between lawmakers and the governor over the year |
| • Salvation Army has more money to spend with sale of gold coin found in red kettle |
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| Dec 23, 2009 |
| • Gambling - whether to legalize it and how to use the money - was a big issue in 2009 |
| • Representative wants to level the playing field for all communities with sports teams |
| • State hopes to broaden broadband map with federal help |
| • Virtually unknown tax credit can help Ohioans and the politicians they support |
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| Dec 24, 2009 |
| • Governor looks back on a tough 2009 - and casts forward to battles ahead in 2010 |
| • List of bills that didn't pass this year includes some items that might be surprising |
| • Not all gift cards are given the same treatment under Ohio law |
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| Dec 28, 2009 |
| • It was a slow year for legislation, but some big bills did become law in Ohio in 2009 |
| • New year will bring a few new laws and other changes in Ohio |
| • Recycling experts urge people who bought live trees not to just toss it in the trash |
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| Dec 29, 2009 |
| • Flu hotline will get much-needed holiday break over the next few days |
| • House may not have been at the center of budget battle, but members made news in 2009 |
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| Dec 30, 2009 |
| • Auditor plans to check out Ohio Lottery's records |
| • Budget cuts put a serious and possibly deadly hurt on people who depend on mental health services |
| • Ohio State enjoying national spotlight, but president still thinking beyond bowl game |
| • Troopers, deputies and cops around Ohio gearing up to grab drunks tomorrow night |
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| Dec 31, 2009 |
| • AG warns those planning fitness resolutions to beware of gym scams |
| • Cap on health insurers starts tomorrow - goal to make insurance for chronic illness more affordable |
| • Families who depend on state-paid services find giving up mentally ill children only option |
| • New law puts drivers in spotlight if headlights aren't on with wipers |
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