| Story Archive - July, 2007 |
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| Jul 2, 2007 |
| • GOP slams AG's sponsorship of July 4th parade; AG's office says no tax dollars involved |
| • Prolific tree killing bug found in more Ohio counties |
| • Property tax break in new state budget could bring relief to thousands of Ohioans |
| • School funding constitutional amendment won't be on the fall ballot, but maybe next year |
| • Voinovich, fired up about clean coal opportunities, meets privately with coal officials |
| • Voters say they'd support new laws on ATVs, but those laws might be meaningless |
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| Jul 3, 2007 |
| • Ag officials hope Independence Day campers won't lead to bug running through more counties |
| • More charges filed in BWC investment probe - and this time, a Democrat goes to court |
| • Treasurer pushes credit card companies to make changes in their business model |
| • Treasurer says veterans can cash in on their military service through new economic program |
| • Voinovich comes home to Ohio, further explains his thoughts on Iraq war |
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| Jul 5, 2007 |
| • First high-profile Democrat charged in BWC investment scandal pleads in court |
| • Movement to make Nelsonville a haven for the arts may be dying |
| • No human cases of West Nile virus - but health experts are still on alert |
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| Jul 6, 2007 |
| • Barrage of suspect bombs bring fearful concern to some, but careful reaction from police |
| • Fallout from fireworks displays in backyards throughout Ohio are starting to come in |
| • Fire marshall raids illegal fireworks stash worth thousands of dollars |
| • Lawmaker says if President Bush will pardon Libby, why not show mercy to Traficant? |
| • Ohio steelworkers get another day of prime-time politics - this time starring Hillary Clinton |
| • Though concerts are far across the globe, Ohio environmentalist plan to celebrate Live Earth |
| • World of hip hop comes to a somewhat unlikely place - southeastern Ohio |
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| Jul 9, 2007 |
| • Almost ten years after its doors opened, foundation helping in Appalachia looks back |
| • Bio-fuels backers take to the roadways to promote their alternatives to fossil fuels |
| • Heat has health experts warning Ohioans to keep their cool |
| • Strickland says he's disappointed in lack of response to his letters to President Bush |
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| Jul 10, 2007 |
| • Bill would stop professional boards from certain denying licenses to convicts |
| • Longtime lawmaker proposes bill to ban abortion - again |
| • New law on eminent domain isn't enough, say some critics |
| • President Bush makes pair of stops in Cleveland, talking war and health care |
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| Jul 11, 2007 |
| • More than a million Ohioans now affected in state's identity theft crisis |
| • Now that budget is finished, governor moves forward on education concerns with meeting |
| • Ohioans give good marks to Strickland but not to the economy |
| • Voinovich joins other prominent Republican lawmakers in questioning action in Iraq |
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| Jul 12, 2007 |
| • Claims rain down on insurers after big hailstorm last month |
| • Lucas County Democratic leader resigns over controversial golf outing |
| • Ohio soldier killed in action in Iraq laid to rest today |
| • Parole board makes sudden and somewhat surprising move with regard to killer |
| • Presidential race is close in Ohio, but poll shows some factors change things dramatically |
| • Some on petitions to change new strip club rules may be surprised at what they've signed |
| • The bowtie is back, as affable former president of Ohio State becomes its future president |
| • Thousands of Ohioans eligible to get money back in predatory lending case |
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| Jul 13, 2007 |
| • Lt. Gov. makes "secret" trip to Russia to talk steel jobs |
| • Major marijuana take found on the turnpike near Toledo |
| • Strickland announces change in major ODNR policy on lakeshore land |
| • Strip club owners, "values voters" group react to petition drive to change new rules on clubs |
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| Jul 16, 2007 |
| • Health experts go to the airwaves to communicate info about communicable diseases |
| • Hospitals say they give back far more in value than they get in tax breaks |
| • Trio of lawmakers hopes to push forward Ohio's presidential primary, but it's unlikely for 2008 |
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| Jul 17, 2007 |
| • Democratic candidate come to one of the nation's poorest cities for the second time in three weeks |
| • Democrats stand in support of Senate's all-nighter, but Republicans say it's all a stunt |
| • Governor signs order giving collective bargaining rights to some home health care workers |
| • Progressive group says Medicare wastes tax dollars, but critic says private insurers are better |
| • Shooting death of man at Colorado governor's office raises concern at Statehouse |
| • Tax dollars are being funneled into Medicare unfairly, say some activist groups |
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| Jul 18, 2007 |
| • Governor gives certain workers the right to unionize, but a critic says he has no authority |
| • High gas prices have Ohio drivers - and legislators - pumped up |
| • Real estate bubble popping all over the US, but the air is still in Ohio's housing market |
| • Two more Ohio newspapers face their final deadlines |
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| Jul 19, 2007 |
| • Battle over restrictions on strip clubs moves to new front - the banner under which each fights |
| • Lawmakers say oil companies to pump profits toward research into fuel for the future |
| • Reality show contestant hopes to bring her career, and her dreams, back to TV |
| • Report says more students should examine taking college courses in high school |
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| Jul 20, 2007 |
| • Black bears are back in Ohio, in bigger numbers than ever before |
| • Dayton man orginally from the Middle East works to help soldiers headed there |
| • Inspector General blasts Strickland adminstration over time it took to report data device theft |
| • Jobless rate soars to highest point in two years, but officials aren't alarmed |
| • New proposal to tighten rules on drunk drivers who can use vehicles to go to work |
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| Jul 23, 2007 |
| • Ban on blood drives for members of the military makes some donors cross |
| • Owners who want to strip away new rules for adult businesses planning to be big spenders |
| • Project to recruit poll workers turns into a squabble over shirts |
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| Jul 24, 2007 |
| • Environmentalists use new stats to call for change that utilities say would bring a lot of heat |
| • State continues its annual battle against bats spreading deadly disease |
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| Jul 25, 2007 |
| • Foodbanks accidentally distribute thousands of cans of chili sauce recalled by its manufacturer |
| • Intern in data theft case blasts governor, then asks for another chance |
| • Ohio Supreme Court says domestic violence law can stand, even after gay marriage amendment |
| • Two months after working up a database on unused properties, state makes plans to use them |
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| Jul 26, 2007 |
| • Auditor raises question about some spending, and concern about governor's new order |
| • Lawmakers float proposal to help renters with water bills, but landlords douse that plan as unfair |
| • Public safety officials say their message about being safe on the roads is being driven home |
| • Southeast Ohio footwear maker steps out on new path |
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| Jul 27, 2007 |
| • Governor hopes to catch all Ohioans with order on high-speed web service |
| • Nearly 60 businesses and companies sued for violating Ohio environmental laws |
| • Republicans talk health care at statewide hearings, but their ideas make some activists queasy |
| • Southeastern Ohio company hopes to put best foot forward to environmentally-conscious crowd |
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| Jul 30, 2007 |
| • "Doping" allegations at Tour De France have some fans seeing red - but one Ohioan still sees yellow |
| • Convicted killer makes history with yet another reprieve |
| • Effort to combat human trafficking goes from Congress and the Statehouse to the street |
| • Ohio hits the bottom of the barrel, but this time it's a good thing |
| • Panel wants to ensure more time off for new moms - and more protection against lawsuits |
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| Jul 31, 2007 |
| • As Ohio State Fair opens, a look back on fairs that were grand - and some not so great |
| • Smoking ban still puffing along, but no businesses cited yet |
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