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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
 

Governor hopes Cleveland will keep courting LeBron, with goal of keeping him in Ohio.
By Jo Ingles - July 6, 2010
Gov. Ted Strickland has made no bones about it - he wants Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star LeBron James to stay in Cleveland. James has been in meetings with officials from various basketball teams who are trying to get the superstar player to sign with them, now that he's become a free agent. In an interview with Statehouse reporters, including Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles, Governor Strickland Strickland explains he's continuing his quest to keep LeBron in Cleveland.


Over the past few days, representatives from pro basketball teams in Miami, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Cleveland have made pitches to LeBron to try to convince him to sign a contract to play with their teams. James is expected to reveal his decision to the public tomorrow.

Gov. Ted Strickland with Jo Ingles (1:07)


 
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