| Story Archive - November, 2006 |
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| Nov 1, 2006 |
| • Elections officials predict bigger turnout than usual for off-year election |
| • Historians will be watching the governor's race - to see if past trends continue |
| • Ohioans sound off on campaign ads, mailings and phone calls |
| • Supporters say Issue 3 will do a lot of good, but opponents say it'll just bring grief |
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| Nov 2, 2006 |
| • Activists plan to use video to document what happens - good and bad - on election day |
| • Settlement may be in the works to resolve battle over voter ID before election day |
| • Unusual bands of supporters and opponents teaming up on "slots for scholarships" issue |
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| Nov 3, 2006 |
| • AG candidate says there's another scandal in the works at the BWC |
| • Candidates for attorney general finally meet in face to face debate |
| • Conservative voters who helped re-elect Bush not doing the same for the GOP this time |
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| Nov 5, 2006 |
| • Boards of elections can start counting mounting piles of absentee ballots |
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| Nov 6, 2006 |
| • Last push to "get out the vote" brings faithful troops to party HQ around the state |
| • Ohio GOP's top politician could be headed for a fall if poll results turn out to be true |
| • Ohio in crisis situation when it comes to tracking 9-1-1 cell calls |
| • Ohio's horse industry says Issue 3 will revive it, but opponents say "not a chance" |
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| Nov 7, 2006 |
| • Contest of opposites brings progressive Democrat to US Senate, sends conservative incumbent home |
| • Historic win brings Democrats back to governor's mansion for the first time in 16 years |
| • Led by race for governor, Democrats score big wins in first major victory in 16 years |
| • Minimum wage amendment gets maximum response from voters |
| • Voters distinguish between smoking ban with exemptions and total smoking ban |
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| Nov 8, 2006 |
| • Big win in executive branch doesn't mean Democrats have free rein with their proposals |
| • Once again, Ohio voters decide not to take a chance on expanded gambling |
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| Nov 9, 2006 |
| • AG-elect speaks out on his surprising win over one of the GOP's top vote-getters |
| • Immigration off the lame-duck legislature's agenda, much to the dismay of some |
| • Last month's hailstorm was the costliest in recent history |
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| Nov 10, 2006 |
| • Governor-elect's stated priority to develop alternative energy is powering big speculation |
| • Parties react to Tuesday's vote - one planning how to lead, the other how to rebuild |
| • State honors veterans who sacrificed much for freedom |
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| Nov 13, 2006 |
| • Businesses working on how to stub out smoking and push up pay rates |
| • Federal court makes key ruling on Ohio's abortion law regarding counseling and parental notification |
| • Lawmakers come back to the Statehouse to work on long-delayed bills |
| • Republican fundraiser at center of "Coingate" scandal convicted of stealing millions in state money |
| • Wind power activists talking up that form of energy, but critics say it's a lot of hot air |
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| Nov 14, 2006 |
| • "Coingate" scandal could have long-lasting effects on Ohio's political landscape |
| • Strickland's inauguration will be a two-day affair, and Ohioans are invited |
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| Nov 15, 2006 |
| • Governor-elect to set up website to take in ideas from Ohioans |
| • State lawmakers learn more, given mixed grades to tougher new college prep curriculum |
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| Nov 16, 2006 |
| • Church puts out $3 million to help people who say they were clergy sex abuse victims |
| • Party chairs think back on the good, the bad and the ugly in this election |
| • State's Quitline prepares for calls as Ohio implements statewide smoking ban |
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| Nov 17, 2006 |
| • OSU-Michigan clash could be one of the biggest battles in college football history |
| • State comes close to an even dozen with opening of a new trade office |
| • State tries to reach out to hunters to stop progress of deadly bug |
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| Nov 20, 2006 |
| • Faith-based organizations helping keep former inmates out of prison, report says |
| • Figure at the center of "Coingate" scandal will do more than 20 years in prison |
| • Judge says lawmaker can't sue over university's decision on same-sex benefits |
| • Ohio inmate masterminds ID theft scheme with just a telephone - from behind bars |
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| Nov 21, 2006 |
| • Former Democratic AG candidate comes through contempt hearing without penalty |
| • Lawmaker opposed to same-sex couple benefits says his fight against Miami isn't over |
| • October's unemployment numbers tick down, but slowing housing market is a concern |
| • Study shows more political ads on TV news this election year than political information |
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| Nov 22, 2006 |
| • Troopers and ODOT develop "crash predictor" to help put the brakes on accidents |
| • Victims say $3 million dollar fund set up by Catholic church to help them isn't enough |
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| Nov 24, 2006 |
| • Holiday shopping season has some looking for bargains, others for peace and quiet |
| • New item at Statehouse gift shop might bring thoughts of change |
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| Nov 27, 2006 |
| • Consumer utility watchdog trying to use her power to urge lawmakers to plan for the future |
| • Incumbent central Ohio congresswoman wins re-election, triggering first-of-its-kind recount |
| • Lawmakers to take up education as a core issue in the next week |
| • Officials still trying to clear the air about specifics of new smoking ban |
| • State encourages deer hunters to set their sights on boorish beast |
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| Nov 28, 2006 |
| • Democrats select new members, as Republicans prepare for similar task |
| • Report on child's death includes suggestions for new rules for all foster parents |
| • Strickland's second-in-command will become state's top economic officer |
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| Nov 29, 2006 |
| • After years of struggle, mental health activists say they see a parity law on the horizon |
| • Study of nine regional libraries backs up claims that they return more than government invests |
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| Nov 30, 2006 |
| • Concerns flow in about deal to regulate water use in the Great Lakes |
| • Fight against drug considered a major problem gets another new weapon |
| • Senate president mum on possible veto for concealed-carry weapons law changes |
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