| Story Archive - March, 2012 |
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| Mar 1, 2012 |
| • Environmental groups make what some might consider surprising move on "green energy" issue |
| • Leading candidate in race for GOP nomination for Senate finally announces that he's running |
| • Mandel may be the newest candidate "officially" in GOP Senate race, but he's not the only one |
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| Mar 2, 2012 |
| • "Governator" blasts politicians from both parties for not working together more |
| • After several bills on women's health, Senator proposes bill to protect men taking certain drugs |
| • GOP voters who could change their minds before Tuesday could change the results of the primary |
| • Gov. Kasich joined by former Gov. Schwarzenegger to announce expansion of kids' program |
| • Kasich is still keeping quiet about the contest many Ohioans are talking about |
| • Ohio's jobless rate drops again - now down to a low not seen in three years |
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| Mar 5, 2012 |
| • As polls show his lead has evaporated, GOP contender spends last day before vote in Ohio |
| • Final day of campaigning before primary brings new poll leader back to Ohio |
| • Former Secretary of State pushes again for election reform law to go to ballot |
| • Governor's plan to use tax on drillers to fund income tax break fuels strong reactions |
| • Ohio National Guard unit is first to be federal certified as national disaster response team |
| • Ohio's top elections official offers reminders for voters planning to cast ballots on Super Tuesday |
| • Voters who don't show up in polls could be key players in primary outcome in Ohio |
| • With just hours to go, new poll shows new leader in Ohio GOP presidential contest |
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| Mar 6, 2012 |
| • GOP seems to have a lot of interest in one eastern Ohio city these days - but why? |
| • Some surprises in Congressional races, but that likely won’t happen this fall |
| • Treasuirer costs to GOP Senate nomination, just a week after announcing he's running |
| • Two bomb threats mar what has otherwise been a smooth primary election day |
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| Mar 7, 2012 |
| • Attorney General says he still backs Santorum after close loss on Super Tuesday |
| • Crossover voting from the left did happen in Ohio, but it wasn't enough to help Santorum |
| • GOP officials still struggling to figure out how to divide delegates after primary vote |
| • In Super Tuesday vote, Ohio divides within itself along its own red-blue state lines |
| • Mitt Romney wins a squeaker of a Super Tuesday primary in Ohio |
| • Overwhelming number of library levies pass |
| • RIck Santorum watches Super Tuesday returns in Ohio, where he finished barely second place |
| • Some members of state's largest teachers union score wins on the ballot |
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| Mar 8, 2012 |
| • Ohio lawmakers are thinking over a new bill to regulate exotic animals |
| • Vatican reverses decision of Cleveland bishop, bringing hope to many parishoners |
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| Mar 9, 2012 |
| • After connection between quakes and well found, some want tougher rules on frackwater disposal |
| • Teach for America employees at work in schools in Cincinnati and Cleveland |
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| Mar 12, 2012 |
| • Governor's tax and policy announcement leads list of week's coming events |
| • On this "Sunshine Week", official concludes some governments aren't letting light in quickly enough |
| • Pro-union group will use remaining anti-Issue 2 cash to fight |
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| Mar 13, 2012 |
| • GOP candidate for Senate brings in hot name in Republican national politics for campaign |
| • Health insurance advocates say Lt. Gov.'s report isn’t telling full story about health care law |
| • Legislator resigns after being indicted on charges that could lead to prison time |
| • Ohio's rents are relatively affordable but still out of reach for many low-income renters |
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| Mar 14, 2012 |
| • Four stabbed in downtown Columbus building, including employee of AG's office |
| • Governor's budget update includes new proposals on K-12 education policy |
| • Governor's proposal includes other money matters beyond tax hike on drillers and income tax cut |
| • Kasich unveils plan to hike one tax while cutting another |
| • Ohio's senior senator calls for crackdown on oil speculators to lower gas prices |
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| Mar 15, 2012 |
| • Experts debate if driller tax revenue should be used for income tax cut or go to local governments |
| • Gov. Kasich proposes a slew of education reforms in his massive budget update plan |
| • Lawmakers try another crackdown on metal thefts |
| • Republicans, Democrats and others weigh in on plans to hike driller tax and cut income tax |
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| Mar 16, 2012 |
| • Kasich sounds off on GOP lawmakers stripping plan on drillers to fund income tax cut from budget |
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| Mar 19, 2012 |
| • Governor's tax on drillers to fund income tax cut was slashed by Ohio House Republicans |
| • Lawmakers from both parties fight to keep a military cargo plane at Mansfield air base |
| • Ohio ranks below the halfway point in all states' rankings on integrity |
| • Report says Ohio schools have better graduation rates, but there are still "dropout factories" |
| • Treasurer says he's pulling investments out of two banks because of suspected fraud |
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| Mar 20, 2012 |
| • Cancer survivors demand of lawmakers - require coverage of chemotherapy drugs and supplies |
| • GOP lawmakers' plan to repeal election reforms law on the fall ballot is picking up steam |
| • Lobbyist for oil and gas industry cheers lawmakers' move to strip tax from updated budget |
| • Shelving tax on drillers to fund income tax doesn't stop debate on it before lawmakers |
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| Mar 21, 2012 |
| • Attorney General files suit against road salt sellers for trying to take the state for a ride |
| • Lawmakers and business groups want law to bring easier standards to municipal tax codes in Ohio |
| • Lower jobless rate in Ohio leads to reduced jobless benefits for unemployed Ohioans |
| • Troopers seize more than a million dollars worth of dangerous drug during interstate bust |
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| Mar 22, 2012 |
| • Cleveland mayor’s schools plan gets bipartisan support, but critics say it’s SB 5 all over again |
| • Lawmakers approve new way to resolve complaints about business, but critics say it's a ripoff |
| • President Obama’s visit to Columbus focuses on energy problems and his solutions |
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| Mar 23, 2012 |
| • Attorney General to withdraw plan to bar people who've been wrongly jailed from getting money |
| • Federal health insurance law already at work in Ohio, as AG sees lawsuit go to US Supreme Court |
| • Ohio Highway Patrol finds cocaine in hidden compartment in car |
| • Ohio's jobless rate falls for the seventh straight month |
| • Parole board makes unanimous recommendation on clemency for death row inmate |
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| Mar 26, 2012 |
| • Both sides in federal health insurance lawsuit make their arguments as U.S. Supreme Court hears case |
| • Consumer groups warn phone bill could leave some customers without service |
| • Democrats say lawmakers need to pass bills to make state more accountable |
| • Gay marriage backers hope to go to the ballot to overturn marriage-defining law |
| • Ohio attorney general - one of 26 involved in federal health care lawsuit - in DC for arguments |
| • Ohio State coach prepares for first Final Four appearance in five years |
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| Mar 27, 2012 |
| • Children’s Hospitals across Ohio to get $2 million dollars for research projects |
| • State plans another tax amnesty program to give deliquent taxpayers a chance to come clean |
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| Mar 28, 2012 |
| • First responders to high school shooting in Chardon honored by Governor and state lawmakers |
| • New bill would have criminals paying more fees to fund rape crisis centers |
| • New Quinnipiac poll tracks presidential race in Ohio and two other states |
| • Senate votes overwhelmingly to offer grants to businesses that move into vacant space |
| • State Senators pass repeal of election reform law that will be on the ballot this fall |
| • Supporters of so-called "right to work" issue unveil report, but critics say it's nothing new |
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| Mar 29, 2012 |
| • Backers of medical marijuana still hoping to put their issue on the 2012 ballot |
| • Both sides can claim a bit of a win in the latest Quinnipiac Ohio Senate poll |
| • Governor signs order to create another crackdown on human trafficking in Ohio |
| • Ohio's senators speak out on the health insurance battle and expectations for Supreme Court ruling |
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| Mar 30, 2012 |
| • After regulators rejected its last plan, American Electric Power files for rate hike again |
| • Chairmen of Ohio’s major political parties are both weathering challenges to their leadership |
| • Emotional governor signs law declaring March 30 a day for Vietnam Veterans in Ohio |
| • Kasich says Ohio State has a great chance in NCAA tournament this weekend |
| • Kasich vows to win severance tax/income tax cut - without “pounding” on legislators |
| • Mega Millions mania sweeping Ohio as record-setting drawing nears |
| • Plan to change the way maps of lawmakers' districts are drawn clears first hurdle toward ballot |
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