| Story Archive - May, 2010 |
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| May 3, 2010 |
| • Controversial congressman launches comeback - with a prison conviction but no money and no staff |
| • Kent State anniversary gives chance to remember how Ohio - and the US - was torn apart by war |
| • New Chief Justice sworn in, becomes only Democrat on high court |
| • On election eve, poll shows US Senate Democratic primary may not even be close |
| • State workers have been taking unpaid days off, but all that pain may not help in the end |
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| May 4, 2010 |
| • Attorney for safety director pushes back hard on watchdog's report, saying it's not to be trusted |
| • Slow day at the polls on this primary, with few big races and only two statewide issues |
| • Utility finds final problem at nuclear power plant, but still must discover what caused the trouble |
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| May 5, 2010 |
| • Critics of conservative activists say primary shows the "Tea Party'" is over, but experts disagree |
| • Electing to cast ballots early is leading way to vote, but polling places are still popular |
| • Four-way race determines GOP nominee to face freshman congressman viewed as vulnerable |
| • Incumbent Congresswoman will face car dealer with political ambitions in November vote |
| • Plan to ask voters to move Columbus casino pays off in a big way |
| • Politicians don't wait till primary is over before launching their campaigns for the fall ballot |
| • Race between powerhouse Democrats produces expected results, but it was closer than some thought |
| • State senator wins out over former northeast Ohio county auditor in GOP Secretary of State race |
| • Supreme Court says time limit is firm for lawsuits for damage from sex abuse |
| • Voters approve borrowing $700 million to keep funding the Third Frontier |
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| May 6, 2010 |
| • Charges filed against former attorney general. who's expected to plead guilty |
| • Credit unions coming together to help middle-class college students continue their education |
| • Democratic lawmakers want candidates for office to reveal more about their personal wealth |
| • National observance of faith brings out people to pray - and to protest |
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| May 7, 2010 |
| • Ex-AG Marc Dann pleads guilty, but says he's innocent of ethics charges |
| • Governor says Republican ad featuring shirtless Lt. Gov. and US Senate candidate is "despicable" |
| • Plan to give tax breaks for wind projects getting some blowback from powerful critics |
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| May 10, 2010 |
| • Bill would clarify law to allow cities to share certain services, which could save them money |
| • Cincinnati moves closer to bringing trolley car system to city |
| • Democrats hope to strip attention away from Republican Senate ad that's topping political talk |
| • Hairdresser hoping to help cut down on Gulf oil damage by mopping it up with extra locks |
| • Voters may decide on whether to raise retirement age for judges in Ohio |
| • Wilmington prepares to celebrate its past and to plan for its future without town's major employer |
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| May 11, 2010 |
| • Athens police recovering from one big street festival while preparing for another this weekend |
| • Backers of illegal immigration issue change strategies, after admitting they won't make 2010 ballot |
| • Critics are asking where utility will get wood it will need to power massive biomass plant |
| • One man hopes to bring new ideas to grow his community after major job losses |
| • Senators push forward on plan to crack down on drivers who don't pull over for emergency vehicles |
| • Survivors of Kent State shootings ask for federal help to find out more about what heppened |
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| May 12, 2010 |
| • House lawmakers pass another payday loan crackdown, but things could change in the Senate |
| • On execution eve, one killer prepares to die as two others get their scheduled dates with death |
| • Owners of all-electric homes hope there's power in numbers at Statehouse protest |
| • Strickland makes major speech in attempt to define Kasich before he defines himself |
| • Wilmington families looking for work find hope growing along with food |
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| May 13, 2010 |
| • Athens police say they've reached their limit on street party shenanigans |
| • City facing lots of red from massive job losses looks to grow a green zone with federal money |
| • Lawmakers looking over bill that hopes to handle "sexting" involving kids under 18 |
| • Ohio tries once again to move up into the finals of the Race To The Top |
| • State hopes to stop total shutdown of plant that is closing the door on cabinet making |
| • State officials clear the way for conservative group to push "state sovereignty" ballot issue |
| • Witness describes emotional execution of killer who was dubbed the "homicidal hitchhiker" |
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| May 14, 2010 |
| • AG joins call to crack down on abusive comments on internet news sites |
| • Republican lawmaker wants to end governor's residence internship program, citing safety concerns |
| • The recession is still chugging along in Ohio, as personal bankruptcy rates keep rising |
| • Town still reeling from loss of major employer says hope is growing in community |
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| May 17, 2010 |
| • Akron-based charter schools operated by businessman sue him, saying he's taking money they need |
| • Car theft rates drop in nearly all of Ohio's cities over a one-year period |
| • Districts being urged to deal with bullies who torment student victims online |
| • Lawmakers hoping to wade through a raft of legislation before sailing off for summer break |
| • Prescription drug task force pushes recommendations to governor |
| • President planning trip to Youngstown to see surprising recovery for himself |
| • With teacher talks stalled, state's largest district heads into summer with no contract in sight |
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| May 18, 2010 |
| • Condemned killer has chance to escape death, if governor agrees with parole board |
| • Justices rule unanimously on surprising yet simple case - who gets sued over fake tax? |
| • Lawmaker wants to limit Inspector General's role in investigations if there's a possible conflict |
| • President comes to Youngstown to show what he says is right and wrong with the economy |
| • Public Safety director breaks silence on scuttled sting and IG's report that suggests she lied |
| • Senators weigh bill requiring schools to help kids fight fat, but those with lean budgets get break |
| • With just weeks before rules need to be in place, lawmakers come up with casino bill |
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| May 19, 2010 |
| • Columbus mayor bans travel to Arizona for city employees to protest immigration law |
| • Hearing to confirm public safety director brings fireworks along with lack of focus |
| • In wake of presidential visit, Youngstown looks back on its plan to find success by shrinking |
| • Like those in nearby states, Ohio casinos will pay out 85 cents on every dollar they take in |
| • Senators air lots of ideas in spirited debate about wisdom of wind tax credits |
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| May 20, 2010 |
| • Public Safety director denied confirmation recommendation after politically-charged hearing |
| • Supporters of halt on foreclosures note no action in a year, as numbers of those losing homes grow |
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| May 21, 2010 |
| • Fund that pays unemployment checks is still broke, and no closer to a fix for that problem |
| • Governor blasts vote against safety director, says Senate rejection would be "raw politics" |
| • Horseracing tracks try gamble to get video slots - asking lawmakers to put it in casino bill |
| • Ohio's jobless rate ticks down a touch, but it's still at a record level |
| • Prisons department revises rules for inmates working at Governor's Residence |
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| May 24, 2010 |
| • Appliance rebate program shuts down with some delays, but officials call it a success |
| • Former Ohio Republican party star scarred by controversial late 80s scandal dies |
| • Ohio wins a wind power deal to build first-of-its-kind operation on Lake Erie |
| • Prisons department testing out "video visits" to connect far-flung families and inmates |
| • Vaccine that counties once needled the state to get now deemed mostly needless |
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| May 25, 2010 |
| • Doctor suggests higher power to help people fight chronic and sometimes deadly disease |
| • Environmentalists and boating enthusiasts suing over federal plan involving Lake Erie |
| • Lawmakers spar over how much regulators who will oversee Ohio's four new casinos are eally worth |
| • Public Safety director loses confirmation vote after politically-charged Senate debate |
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| May 26, 2010 |
| • Bill that proposes eliminating the state income tax isn't just stalled - it's now officially dead |
| • GOP charges Strickland is funding anti-Kasich ads through order he signed |
| • Governor sounds off on rejection of public safety director as he selects new appointee |
| • House and Senate each pass their own versions of casino rules bills, with deadline looming |
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| May 27, 2010 |
| • Governor's office shuts down controversial work program after inmate was found to be drinking |
| • House votes to crack down on "sexting' while still trying to protect the youngest ones who do it |
| • Senator says he's looking forward to "round two" of confirmation hearings for public safety director |
| • Senators okay proposal to allow permit holders to bring weapons into restaurants that have bars |
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| May 28, 2010 |
| • Democratic Secretary of State and Republican former attorney general talk women in politics |
| • New poll shows what other recent surveys have - that Strickland is keeping lead over Kasich |
| • Republican-led Senate votes to make sure injured undocumented workers can't get benefits |
| • Strickland hopes controversial inmate intership program he ordered suspended will be reinstated |
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| May 31, 2010 |
| • Ohioans overwhelmingly unhappy with economy, but some say they see signs of improvement |
| • Soldiers who fought bitter battles for mental health remembered in Memorial Day service |
| • State honors those who served with wreath-laying and stirring speech from combat survivor |
| • Students sacrifice their holiday to help clean up at site of oil spill in the Gulf |
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