| Story Archive - November, 2007 |
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| Nov 1, 2007 |
| • Ballot security isn't the only kind of protection some are concerned about on election day |
| • Casino developers take yet another chance on convincing Ohioans to go for gambling |
| • Chrysler workers in Toledo prepare to stop working as job cuts are rolled out |
| • Four members of one family charged in the stabbing death of teenage Cleveland girl |
| • Group hoping to repeal law that went into effect after governor's veto is overruled fails |
| • It's a historic day at the Wilds animal sanctuary - times two |
| • Ohioan who piloted plane that dropped the first A-bomb during World War II dies |
| • Secretary of State announces link to make it easier for overseas Ohioans to vote |
| • Supreme Court strips topless club law repeal off the ballot, just days before the vote |
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| Nov 2, 2007 |
| • Elections officials and activists are using this vote to get ready for next year's big contest |
| • Voters will see Issue 1 on ballot, though votes won't count - and lawmakers are concerned |
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| Nov 5, 2007 |
| • Legislators to consider hot topics of energy, foreclosures and abortion this week |
| • No statewide issues, but many local questions before voters around the state |
| • Panel plans review of administrator's office, but says current president isn't a target |
| • Poll workers are ready, but voters need to be prepared as well for tomorrow's vote |
| • Quiet village wrestles with controversial questions over how to deal with deer |
| • State officials fire up HEAP - the Home Energy Assistance Program |
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| Nov 6, 2007 |
| • Big week for eastern Ohio animal sanctuary, which is celebrating two historic births |
| • Lawmakers hope to stop issues that are tossed from the ballot from being there anyway |
| • Lawmakers talk up wind energy, hope they can stir up interest before energy bill vote |
| • Voters next year might see amendment that would give financial awards to recent vets |
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| Nov 7, 2007 |
| • AG announces multi-state crackdown and reward to stop brutal sport of dogfighting |
| • Debate revs up on plan to create special license plates for sex offenders |
| • Democrats say '07 vote is a sign of what's to come - but GOP dismisses that |
| • Problems still persist at the board of elections in the state's largest county |
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| Nov 8, 2007 |
| • Activists want Ohio to be a "sleaze-free" state in political ads, but that's hard to define |
| • After attempt to get lenders to sign voluntary compact failed, state tries tougher tactics |
| • As housing market bottoms out, sales of statutes of a patron saint soar |
| • Ohio may be a key swing state in the '08 vote, but Ohioans don't care right now |
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| Nov 9, 2007 |
| • Cuyahoga County working to iron out voting problems just a few months before presidential primary |
| • Governor endorses Clinton for president, again squelches rumors that he'll be VP |
| • Many payday lenders are losing military customers, and one lawmakers hopes to extend those losses |
| • Once again, Strickland's popularity soars in poll of Ohio voters |
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| Nov 12, 2007 |
| • Anti-abortion groups push for new signs at clinics, and abortion rights groups don't object |
| • Real ID program is in real trouble, according to civil rights group |
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| Nov 13, 2007 |
| • Activists say they're hungry for a way to help growing numbers of people at food banks |
| • County building up what it hopes is a solution to foreclosure crisis - a land bank |
| • Grieving mothers turn their pain into a plan to help others in emergency situations |
| • Mayor pushes for eco-friendly housing, but builders say green projects could leave them in the red |
| • Ohioans tell pollsters they want crackdown on illegal immigration, but law to do that is stalled |
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| Nov 14, 2007 |
| • Lawmakers pump up penalties for would-be school bombers, but there are concerns |
| • Ohio voters says it's not OK if Strickland is the Democrats' VP |
| • Senators approve tough new sentencing standards for on-line child predators |
| • Senators pass bill to set up emergency alert system for missing senior citizens |
| • State's quit-smoking hotline celebrates milestone - 25,000 quitters served |
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| Nov 15, 2007 |
| • A year later, fan who tried to sell OSU tickets to raise money for adoption is doing well |
| • Anti-smoking activists puffed up with pride on one-year anniversary of smoking ban |
| • Catholics prepare for what's expected to be a powerful role in 2008 vote |
| • Governor plans to meet with prisons director as inmate population soars to new high |
| • Governor signs auditing bill, which he initially opposed after releasing his own plan |
| • Lawmakers jump into battle between cable company and Big 10 |
| • New law cable industry said would bring in competition may not lower prices, except at first |
| • New poll shows war in Iraq has Ohioans solidly split |
| • Part of Wayne National Forest shut down because of underground coal fire |
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| Nov 16, 2007 |
| • AG won't take back e-mail comment published in newspaper which offended some activists |
| • City goes underground to find solution to problem of sewer runoff during heavy rains |
| • Numbers of people without work don't grow, but don't drop off either |
| • OSU has largest athletic budget in US history, in a state that's still struggling economically |
| • Poll shows Ohioans confidence in the economy is taking a turn for the worse |
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| Nov 19, 2007 |
| • Church drafts Cleveland-area clergyman to lead military men and women |
| • Food pantries thankful for recent donations as long lines loom for the holiday |
| • High gas prices driving down traffic - and revenues - on the Ohio Turnpike |
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| Nov 20, 2007 |
| • Activists pushing for commuter trains say high fuel prices show plans need to get on track |
| • Advocates who say there were serious problems in the 2004 vote want an AG probe |
| • Change in attitude from Strickland bites some who hoped to get dental coverage for poor |
| • Lobbyists for beverage industry blast sobriety checkpoints, but cops say they work |
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| Nov 21, 2007 |
| • Consumer groups are electrified over energy bill, but worry their victory could get zapped |
| • Doctors trying dazzling new therapy to help Alzheimer's patients relax and re-engage |
| • Hype over shopping frenzy can't lure some into stores on "Black Friday" |
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| Nov 26, 2007 |
| • Both parties seek to re-invent their public images in advance of presidental vote |
| • Deer gun season now underway through Sunday - but comes back for a second round later |
| • First week of holiday season is a slow one at the Statehouse |
| • Though death penalty is in legal limbo, prosecutors are calling for it to be expanded |
| • Wildlife officials unveil new permit to get young hunters into the game |
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| Nov 27, 2007 |
| • ODOT posts warnings about financial holes coming up on the horizon |
| • Older workers big part of labor force, but their retirements pose big problems for employers |
| • Somali man accused of attempting to bomb shopping mall is sentenced |
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| Nov 28, 2007 |
| • Heart doctor hopes to shock lawmakers nationwide into buying AEDs for schools |
| • Ohio football fans remember Bill Willis as great athlete, barrier breaker |
| • Senator says he has a gift for parents - a bill to cut down on "toxic toys" |
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| Nov 29, 2007 |
| • Some Medicaid expansion plans will move forward, but others will have to wait |
| • Supporters of abstinence-only programs protest cuts, but Strickland says he's standing firm |
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| Nov 30, 2007 |
| • Feds declare all of Ohio drought disaster area, allowing farmers access to low-interest loans |
| • Governor signs "Claire's Law" to create education program on shaken baby syndrome |
| • New rule requiring option of maternity leave may not be delivered as scheduled |
| • Officials around the state hoping to put the squeeze on payday lenders |
| • Refugee who feared for his life in Iraq speaks exclusively about his new life in Ohio |
| • Speaker wants to hear from pension funds on whether they're divesting in Sudan and Iran |
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