| Story Archive - December, 2006 |
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| Dec 1, 2006 |
| • Hunting preserve holds big treasure for big-game deer hunters |
| • State's largest egg farm, accused of breaking rules, ordered to shut down |
| • Taft's second-in-command steps down early, leaving hole in line of succession |
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| Dec 4, 2006 |
| • Charter school foes plan to take their fight back to court |
| • Death penalty for foster parents who murder children a controversial idea |
| • Eminent domain amendment to constitution possible before voters next fall |
| • Lawmakers have education, environmental issues on this week's agenda |
| • President of state's second-largest teachers union dies suddenly |
| • Though some have been talking bi-partisanship, Democrat leaders say they're ready for battle |
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| Dec 5, 2006 |
| • Opponents to charter schools say they'll move their fight out of the courtroom |
| • Truckers are fuming over smoking ban's impact on their workplaces - their cabs |
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| Dec 6, 2006 |
| • After saying he wouldn't support mental health parity bill, governor now hints he'll sign it |
| • Senators learn about opposition to the CORE curriculum before passing it |
| • Senators put up red light on some parts of traffic camera programs |
| • The day before it takes effect, bar owners file last-minute lawsuit to stub out smoking ban |
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| Dec 7, 2006 |
| • For only the third time, Gov. Taft has vetoed legislation, but lawmakers vow an override |
| • Two years after a critical vote, gay rights groups say the time has come for their concerns |
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| Dec 8, 2006 |
| • First day of statewide smoking ban brings confusion and calls for non-enforcement |
| • Heroin use continues to get higher, especially among young white men |
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| Dec 11, 2006 |
| • Anti-gambling foes plan to keep their group together, as casino backers hint at another campaign |
| • Democrats and Republicans clash over technical bill to put minimum wage hike into law |
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| Dec 12, 2006 |
| • Court fight will answer whether marriage amendment has a role in domestic violence cases |
| • Deadbeat parent roundup brings in hundreds, but it's an expensive process |
| • GOP pushes changes in laws on campaign donations from contractors over Democrats' questions |
| • House Republicans pass minimum wage implementation law over Democrats' protests |
| • Senators override governor's veto, as poll shows people oppose changes in gun law |
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| Dec 13, 2006 |
| • Big energy project could be economic boon - or environmental bust |
| • Critic of US immigration policy gets new powers to help with it |
| • Law designed to protect consumers could get changes critics say would cost them |
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| Dec 14, 2006 |
| • Lawmakers make historic move to require health insurers to cover mental illnesses |
| • Opponents blast lawmakers as they approve changes in measure regulation consumer lawsuits |
| • Taft cautiously considering the option to go ahead and stop "red light cameras" bill |
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| Dec 15, 2006 |
| • Current attorney general and AG-elect cross party lines to oppose lawsuits bill |
| • Lawmakers pass huge "naming" bill, honoring a race car driver, bullfrogs and paw-paws |
| • OSU's 7th Heisman Trophy winner honored in at the school that launched his career |
| • Plan to toughen standards for college students may not have the votes to pass |
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| Dec 18, 2006 |
| • As debate gets more politically charged, progressive group tells lawmakers to "go home" |
| • Looking back on 2006: the major bills that passed |
| • Plane crash in north central Ohio kills family of four |
| • State lawmakers give the green light to a bill to stop teen carpools |
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| Dec 19, 2006 |
| • Activitists for the environment find themselves on opposite sides on power plant |
| • Concerns about smoking ban for truckers sparks proposal to exempt them |
| • Looking back on 2006: the bills that didn't pass |
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| Dec 20, 2006 |
| • A Christmas present for those getting unemployment checks - more money |
| • Looking back on 2006: big changes at the polls |
| • Lot O' Play game goes bust; lottery to take a chance on new game next year |
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| Dec 21, 2006 |
| • Before even taking office, governor-elect makes history - with a cabinet appointment |
| • Developers feel stuck as ODOT puts the brakes on part of the US 33 bypass for now |
| • Looking back on 2006: electing a new governor |
| • Some college officials say CORE curriculum isn't enough to get into their schools |
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| Dec 22, 2006 |
| • After six years, legal fight over campaign ad for lone Democrat on Supreme Court is over |
| • Great Lakes compact sinks as legislature goes home without acting on it |
| • Looking back on 2006: what the voters decided |
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| Dec 23, 2006 |
| • Looking back on 2006: faith and politics |
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| Dec 26, 2006 |
| • Montgomery failed to get her old job back, leaves Columbus after a dozen years in two offices |
| • Voters could decide ballot issue on school funding, but there's another big issue in it |
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| Dec 27, 2006 |
| • 2006 could be a record year on Ohio's roadways |
| • Justices rule workers who cause their own injuries could lose benefits |
| • Petro departs Columbus after twelve years and a failed bid for governor |
| • Supreme Court follows through on promise to reprimand Taft for ethics violations |
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| Dec 28, 2006 |
| • After eight years, Bob Taft prepares to leave the governor's mansion - and politics |
| • Ohio's prison population soaring to near record highs; officials may ask for more money |
| • Taft changes his mind on insurance mandates - will sign mental health parity bill |
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| Dec 29, 2006 |
| • Changes in public records law aim to allow documents to be more public |
| • Jobless rate rises toward the end of the year |
| • Politicians make difficult transition from elected leader to average citizen |
| • State agency wants to help would-be savers make the most of their 2007 resolution |
| • Taft departs from previous position, makes mental health parity bill a law |
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