| Story Archive - May, 2011 |
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| May 2, 2011 |
| • Communities that are home to private prisons may have to take on extra duties |
| • Former Ohio Senator during 9/11 attacks - now AG - reacts to death of Osama bin Laden |
| • Northeast Ohioans react to stunning news of death of Osama bin Laden |
| • Osama bin Laden's death may bring some relief, but won't change one big thing |
| • Police group reacts to somewhat surprising plan in House budget to allow private county jails |
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| May 3, 2011 |
| • Conservative lawmakers split from some in their party over cuts in House budget |
| • House budget includes good news and bad news for students at various Ohio colleges |
| • House version of budget passes committee, headed for full vote Thursday |
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| May 4, 2011 |
| • As vote on House budget looms, debate over plan to kill estate tax rises up |
| • House lawmakers vote on long-awaited prison sentencing reform plan |
| • In spite of concerns about economy, nearly two-thirds of school levies on ballot yesterday pass |
| • Inmate facing execution next month for a double murder tells his story - in his own words |
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| May 5, 2011 |
| • Governor says he's concerned about security at state buildings |
| • House approves its version of the budget in a marathon, emotional session |
| • Parole board to decide controversial case of convicted killer set to die next month |
| • Thousands gather outside the Statehouse to protest the budget being debated inside it |
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| May 9, 2011 |
| • Auditor sets up new website on trimming down, but it has nothing to do with dieting |
| • E-poll books get good reviews in trial run in election last week |
| • Ex-JobsOhio director makes big decision on status that likely cost him that post |
| • Groups with dueling missions may be stoking confusion with surprisingly similar names |
| • Two new developments in foreclosure problem,which is still simmering in Ohio |
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| May 10, 2011 |
| • Big pot bust by the Highway Patrol brings in high-value haul |
| • Governor blasts nursing homes after cutting them in budget, but they're fighting back |
| • Governor hints at a big and maybe controversial change coming in budget next year |
| • Statehouse is literally the center of dueling rallies by pro-life and pro-choice advocates |
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| May 11, 2011 |
| • Casino operator shuts down construction as battle over taxes roars on |
| • Controversial charter schools provision in House budget seems to have no author, but lots of critics |
| • Fiery debate marks passage of bill to allow concealed weapons in bars |
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| May 12, 2011 |
| • Foreclosure crisis in Ohio has been hard not only on homeowners, but on renters too |
| • GOP lawmakers propose water-use rules for regional deal, but environmentalists say they're all wet |
| • Think-tank's study says Ohio e-schools are failing students but helping donors |
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| May 13, 2011 |
| • Jobs czar sits down for first broadcast interview since bad crash and lawsuit that cost him his job |
| • Kasich makes call on whether killer set to die next week will be executed for Cincinnati murders |
| • Nursing home lobby yanks TV ads against budget that angered lawmakers and other critics |
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| May 16, 2011 |
| • Arts organizations planning for future without real certainty of state funding |
| • Auditor proposes simple way to determine which units of government should merge |
| • Hundreds of city workers to lose their jobs in northeast Ohio's largest city |
| • Lawmakers propose ban on new illegal drug that's getting a big splash of attention |
| • Rare bird seen at wildlife area that used to be a southwest Ohio Superfund site |
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| May 17, 2011 |
| • A thousand demonstrators show up to protest financial policy at shareholders' meeting |
| • Fourth killer executed in Ohio - and third to die in the nation from single dose of powerful drug |
| • State's two largest agencies helping people with HIV/AIDS coming together |
| • Think-tanks on both sides back eliminating tax loopholes, but differ on where money should go |
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| May 18, 2011 |
| • Casino developer and Cavs owner speaks out on decision to halt construction in tax battle |
| • High school sports governing body rejects rules to balance public and private schools in divisions |
| • House passes bill to crack down on pill mills, governor expected to sign it Friday |
| • House Republicans pass election reform bill over complaints from Democrats that it's biased |
| • New poll shows support for those who oppose controversial collective bargaining law |
| • Ohioans can vote next year on constitutional convention, but Speaker has another idea |
| • Thousands of cyclists in Ohio and elsewhere expected for annual "Ride of Silence" |
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| May 19, 2011 |
| • Cold, rainy weather brings gray mood to Ohioans - and has farmers seeing red |
| • Director of office managing Medicaid says he's rethinking cuts to in-home care program for seniors |
| • Officials from most populous areas of Ohio tell lawmakers budget cuts will make their people suffer |
| • Poll shows former losing candidate for governor is top GOP pick for Senate next year |
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| May 20, 2011 |
| • Democrats want lawmakers to have say in sales of prisons that are proposed in budget |
| • Governor is pleased but cautious about latest downtick in unemployment rate |
| • Governor signs bill into law cracking down on so-called "pill mills" |
| • Governor suggests he may commute sentence of murderer set to die next month |
| • Greeting card company that got break to stay in Ohio announces it's changing locations |
| • Opponents of collective bargaining bill are more than halfway to petition drive goal |
| • Statehouse birthday party in July features "all-star game" for political and history junkies |
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| May 23, 2011 |
| • Kasich won't talk about what he plans to do with any surplus money, if there is any |
| • Lawmaker proposes bill to let districts that need money put ads on school buses |
| • Legislators to take up issues related to drilling, tanning, needles and contests |
| • New research center on wind comes together because of partnership between college and company |
| • Prices at the pump start dipping down just as temperatures are rising |
| • Publicity trip on business leads to tough questions about school funding cuts for governor |
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| May 24, 2011 |
| • As building stops on two casinos, workers protest battle that halted the projects |
| • Casino developer and city of Columbus come up with deal to get construction underway |
| • Cops from several levels band together to sound warning about child porn problem |
| • Governor's gaming consultants plan to meet with developer to settle tax battle |
| • Jobless rate is dropping statewide, but not in some areas of Ohio |
| • Kasich says in spite of attention and major media appearances, he's not running for national office |
| • Lawmakers propose bill to promote flag as official way to memorialize military members |
| • Ohio's current and former governors react to Chrysler's repayment of bailout loans |
| • Ohioans dump tons of unused drugs in national prescription disposal day |
| • Senate approves election reform bill with changes, but also with controversy |
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| May 25, 2011 |
| • After hours of debate, House approves bill allowing drilling for on state lands |
| • GOP senator resigns for job in private sector, but Democrats say it's because of Senate Bill 5 |
| • Governor may propose erasing tax paid by banks, but critic says that's "absurd" |
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| May 26, 2011 |
| • After weeks of uncertainty after tsunami, Honda to get back to full production soon |
| • Brewery says it will lower alcohol content in beverage popular among young drinkers |
| • Crashes at railroad crossings are up, but officials say the safety trend is still on track |
| • Critics shocked by regulators' ruling that discount for all-electric home can be phased out |
| • Policy group cautions against selling short deal to finance JobsOhio with liquor lease |
| • Senate Democrats try to block budget by introducing hundreds of amendments |
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| May 27, 2011 |
| • Fewer rates of children in foster care in Ohio than in other states, but the news is not all good |
| • Governor pays tribute to military men and women who died in line of duty |
| • Key figure in OSU memorabilia-selling case expected to plead guilty |
| • Local governments say budget cuts will mean big trouble ahead at the local level |
| • Suit filed over locked Statehouse doors during massive protest is settled |
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| May 30, 2011 |
| • "Buckeye Nation" shocked by holiday announcement of resignation of embattled coach |
| • Mixed reactions on OSU's main campus to sudden announcement of Tressel resignation |
| • More than two dozen Ohioans who died serving the country honored |
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| May 31, 2011 |
| • Ohio Lottery could be run by private operator under proposal in Senate version of budget |
| • Senate version of budget puts more money into schools, makes changes in charter schools plan |
| • Senators make some changes in House version of budget, but keep overall focus and goals |
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