| Story Archive - October, 2007 |
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| Oct 1, 2007 |
| • Auditor, governor at odds over plans to strengthen accountability in state agencies |
| • Controversy over payday lenders credited with bringing out three bills to regulate them |
| • Elections officials turn to a new age group to solve poll workers shortage |
| • Lawmakers take up rising electric bills and airing of 911 calls in this week's agenda |
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| Oct 2, 2007 |
| • AG ends sessions with public on electronic gambling machines, but lawmakers may have to take action |
| • Lawmakers say it's time for an automatic change in decade-old victims' rights law |
| • Study on paid sick leave boosts group trying to get that issue on the ballot |
| • With ban on smoking and crackdown on electronic gambling, critics say Ohio is "no fun" |
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| Oct 3, 2007 |
| • Case Western professor gets visa, will return to Cleveland in January |
| • Cincinnati's water more than just a drop in the bucket in national study |
| • Governor "puzzled and saddened" by Bush's veto of children's health insurance program |
| • Governor won't order stop to executions, but also says it's likely there won't be one soon |
| • Ohio's biggest company gets bigger with new multi-million dollar expansion |
| • Proposed bill would shield 911 calls from radio and TV airwaves |
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| Oct 4, 2007 |
| • Big jump for car-deer crashes last year has insurers worried for this season |
| • Electronic gambling machine proposal back on track at the Statehouse |
| • Legal expert blasting Ohio's new law limiting shipments of wine from out of state |
| • Puppy mill bill continues to breed concern and questions among dog owners |
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| Oct 5, 2007 |
| • AG and racetrack owner talk together for the first time about dicey issue of electronic games |
| • Electric companies caution that re-regulation won't mean Ohioans won't pay more for power |
| • Firefighters get special honor from the state this weekend |
| • Second Russian steel maker may be interested in coming to Ohio |
| • Topless bar owners get one last chance to strip away new rules on dancers and patrons |
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| Oct 9, 2007 |
| • Bill backed by auditor gets through GOP-led House, but governor doesn't like it |
| • Ohio-based utility settles billion-dollar air pollution case |
| • Strickland wants to strike a deal with lenders to handle foreclosure crisis |
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| Oct 10, 2007 |
| • Bill to ban electronic gaming machines halfway through the Statehouse |
| • Mixed news for Ohioans making minimum wage |
| • Poll shows Democratic favorite leads in many states, including key swing state of Ohio |
| • Suspect had problems with authorities before police say he shot classmates, teachers and himself |
| • Teen had problems with authorities before police say he shot classmates, teachers and himself |
| • Union protests private firm's buyout of nursing home chain, but company says its claims are invalid |
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| Oct 11, 2007 |
| • Debate goes on over whether information about foster parents should be public |
| • Environmental group says Ohio's waters are still dirty, a generation after the Clean Water Act |
| • Families start going back home after violent train derailment as probe continues into cause |
| • For the first time since 2001, Indians are back in the playoffs - with big hopes |
| • More surprising and sad details coming out about Cleveland school shooter |
| • Other school districts look to shooting in Cleveland as tragic way to prepare their facilities |
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| Oct 12, 2007 |
| • Another member of Congress from Ohio announces political career is over for now |
| • Southeast Ohio congressman recovering after sudden surgery |
| • Term-limited Speaker plans next career move - to the other side of the Statehouse |
| • Uncertain status of strip club law change keeps Ohio's statewide ballot still up in the air |
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| Oct 15, 2007 |
| • Challenge to strip club changes fails to take off - law now goes into effect |
| • Children's advocates worry for the safety of kids because of computer problems |
| • Lawmakers to look over bills on abortion, prostitution and school violence this week |
| • Many millions coming from the state to help those helping the homeless |
| • No public input will be involved in vote on electronic gaming machines |
| • Reds give the green light to new manager, who says the team will get better |
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| Oct 16, 2007 |
| • Another wave of foreclosures could be possible, according to labor union survey |
| • Hundreds of thousands of Ohio women don't get maternity leave, but upcoming vote could change that |
| • Insurance department provides information on new law on coverage for mental illnesses |
| • New proposal gives businesses tax break for hiring interns |
| • Ohio State has new number-one ranking - largest university in the nation |
| • Persistent tree-killing bug spreads to new county in central Ohio |
| • Security expert says much work remains in the wake of school shooting in Cleveland |
| • Stunned students go back to class at site of school shooting in Cleveland |
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| Oct 17, 2007 |
| • Final county fair of the year brings people together with the power of noisy destruction |
| • House Speaker angered by report on teacher-student sex, wants hearings |
| • Lawmakers take no chances on electronic gaming machines bill and pass it quickly |
| • Rising suicide rate has advocates for veterans very concerned |
| • Strip club drive to the ballot officially dead, but dancers and owners have other moves |
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| Oct 18, 2007 |
| • Bill dealing with fetal ultrasounds creating a surprising lack of controversy |
| • Lawmakers getting ready to grill witnesses on teacher/student sex and abusers in classrooms |
| • School shooting causes many to take aim at laws on underage gun possession |
| • Schools reporting staph infections, but expert says there's a way to battle the "superbug" |
| • Strickland talks up his changes for colleges and universities at one of Ohio's largest schools |
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| Oct 19, 2007 |
| • Talk show host talks to Ohio teens about how to raise graduation rates for African American males |
| • Unemployment rate doesn't change much, but could signal an upward trend |
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| Oct 22, 2007 |
| • Electronic gaming machines on the fast track to the governor's desk |
| • Group pushing for paid sick days starts its campaign to the legislature - and possibly the voters |
| • Hunters are asked to take aim at an animal making a pig of itself in Ohio's wilderness |
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| Oct 23, 2007 |
| • Bill to require hospitals discuss disposal of fetal remains raises a lot of grief in the Senate |
| • Law to ban electronic gaming machines passes, but don't count them out yet |
| • State's education leader says misconduct among teachers a serious cause for concern |
| • Whether it's crack or powder, the penalty may soon be the same |
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| Oct 24, 2007 |
| • Activists say incomes are dropping, so the numbers of Ohio kids living in poverty are rising |
| • Advocates protest proposals on immigration, suggest welcoming workers who came to the US illegally |
| • Income tax reform enacted during Taft administration continues to be phased in |
| • Mortgage bankers say governor's deal to handle foreclosures could do more harm than good |
| • Troopers and state agents will be in Athens to crash annual Halloween bash |
| • Union tells lawmakers investigating teacher misconduct that sometimes educators are victims too |
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| Oct 25, 2007 |
| • After months of debate over electronic gaming machines, they are now officially illegal |
| • AG hopes customers and retailers will see the scary side of novelty lenses |
| • Moms can get more time off after having a baby - or could sue if they don't |
| • State development officials urge foreign language requirement for Ohio students |
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| Oct 26, 2007 |
| • Ag director considers releasing one non-native bug to battle another invasive one |
| • Compact to handle Ohio's looming foreclosure problems may be in crisis itself |
| • Former home of largest producer of dioxin in the nation continues path to becoming an "eco-park" |
| • Obama comes to Ohio, talking up issues and raising up money |
| • Powerful debate over jobs versus the environment burning on in southeast Ohio |
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| Oct 29, 2007 |
| • Another identity crisis reported, but this time the government's not involved |
| • Lawmakers plan to spend lots of energy this week looking over electric "re-reg" bill |
| • Lawmakers wants to celebrate taxes with a "holiday" for shoppers |
| • No "butts" about it - the state's deal to sell off its tobacco settlement funds is done |
| • State agents bust dozens for illegal partying at Ohio University on Halloween weekend |
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| Oct 30, 2007 |
| • After years of worrying, researchers at NASA learn they're getting new prominence |
| • Experts say green plants may not be all that friendly to the environment |
| • Green options now available for energy users throughout much of Ohio - for a price |
| • Lawmakers considering a mandate to insurers to cover autism treatments |
| • Loss of tens of thousands of acres of farmland produce the nation's largest land preservation summit |
| • Program to benefit veterans with income tax check-off issues its first check |
| • Veterans and military personnel could get more help from the state |
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| Oct 31, 2007 |
| • Counties trying to bring convenience and health care together - in a drive-thru |
| • Electric "re-reg" plan charges through the Senate on unanimous vote, is zapped over to the House |
| • Issue One isn't "officially" on the ballot, but early voters may see it anyway |
| • Officer at Statehouse breaks off testimony on internet predator bill to arrest suspect |
| • Oversight bill backed by auditor gets through both chambers, but a veto is possible |
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