| Story Archive - February, 2008 |
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| Feb 1, 2008 |
| • Anti-gambling activists angry that governor is proposing taking a chance on new lottery games |
| • Governor budget-balancing cuts have big costs to those who are affected |
| • Southeast Ohio bracing for loss of psychiatric facility and other budget cuts |
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| Feb 4, 2008 |
| • So-called "castle doctrine" is targeted by prosecutors, but supporters say it's worth backing |
| • Young voters at one Ohio college weigh in on Democratic primary |
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| Feb 5, 2008 |
| • Anti-tobacco advocates propose tough and taxing plan to stop new addictions |
| • Bill inspired by tragic death of three-year-old in foster care passes, now on to governor |
| • Governor delivers second State of the State speech under shadow of budget ax |
| • Lawmaker wants to crack down on handicapped parking permits, after numbers of those placards double |
| • Plan to change ballot counting method in two counties speeding through Statehouse |
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| Feb 6, 2008 |
| • Big proposals in governor's speech get cheers from some, jeers from others |
| • Ohio's decision not to move its primary turns out to be a critical choice |
| • Strickland hits two big "e's" in his annual address - the economy and education |
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| Feb 7, 2008 |
| • Republicans are skeptical of governor's budget predictions, which have brought on big cuts |
| • Some want to learn more about "Seniors to Sophomors" plan before grading it |
| • Strickland says if bond package is okay, he won't play politics with the money |
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| Feb 8, 2008 |
| • Governor's plan to take over state school board raises red flags for Republicans |
| • Police and law enforcers have more "tools" in a new breed of crimefighters |
| • With thousands of homeowners facing foreclosure, chief justice says lawyers' help is invaluable |
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| Feb 11, 2008 |
| • Early voting is catching on, at least with one busy - and high profile - Ohioan |
| • Light schedule for lawmakers will make time for closed-door debate on jobs package |
| • Strickland denies that money from Keno company led him to propose adding the games |
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| Feb 12, 2008 |
| • Another big endorsement comes in for Clinton from a well-known Ohioan - but it might not matter |
| • Strickland signs order to change some regulations critics say are bad for business |
| • Tax officials getting serious about pushing taxpayers to file over the internet |
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| Feb 13, 2008 |
| • Barack Obama racks up big endorsement in Ohio - a former Clinton campaign leader |
| • Former first daughter takes her perspective to an Obama base - young voters |
| • Governor says he may go straight to voters if no action taken on his jobs plan |
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| Feb 14, 2008 |
| • Clinton and her daughter reunite after week of campaigning in Ohio |
| • Clinton blasts Obama in appearance at OSU - the second for her campaign in a week |
| • New poll in Ohio no Valentine for the two candidates running for the Democratic presidential nod |
| • Obama's organization is textbook example of how to set up a grassroots campaign |
| • Supreme Court brings big money break to Ohio schools and cities, but it costs Columbia Gas |
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| Feb 15, 2008 |
| • Another day, more big news for the Democrats ahead of the Ohio primary |
| • Clinton makes another stop in Ohio, this time at a Cincinnati staple |
| • Legislator wants to expand law to give new moms more time to give up babies if they wish |
| • Obama sends his closest campaigner to central Ohio on his behalf - his wife |
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| Feb 17, 2008 |
| • The whole Clinton family turns out to campaign for the candidate in northeast Ohio |
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| Feb 19, 2008 |
| • Clinton candidacy produces strange bedfellows in political circles |
| • McCain makes appearance in Ohio, the state that could clinch the GOP nomination for him |
| • Obama makes whirlwind tour of Ohio - his first visit in several months |
| • Ohio's foreclosure crisis is creating costs in the many millions of dollars |
| • Supporters of paid sick leave ballot issue cheer decision to hold hearings |
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| Feb 20, 2008 |
| • Clinton pushes hard for Ohio, but some within her camp are wondering about her chances |
| • McCain talks little about Clinton, bashes Obama on campaign money issues |
| • Ohio Supreme Court hands fired OSU coach a big win out of court |
| • Speaker proposes his own energy plan, as governor pushes for his proposal to be passed |
| • Time is ticking away on contract for new coal fired plant, as a trio of cities rejects it |
| • Visit from general prompts questioning from Ohioans on where candidates stand on war |
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| Feb 21, 2008 |
| • In fight against emerald ash borer, Ohio hopes to learn from those who've done battle with the bug |
| • NASA goes on tour to promote plan to go back to the moon |
| • Obama's wife makes another swing through Ohio on the heels of a big-city endorsement |
| • Supporters of Huckabee still want debate, though their candidate is far behind McCain |
| • Supreme Court hands victory to some manufacturers over their injured workers |
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| Feb 22, 2008 |
| • Governor orders crackdown on alternative worktimes after questioning workers' schedules |
| • Ohio expands trade offices into two more countries, hoping to lure in more business |
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| Feb 25, 2008 |
| • Clinton still keeps lead in Ohio, but poll shows Obama is pulling closer |
| • McCain tries to take focus away from Democratic debate with appearance in northeast Ohio |
| • Ohio's primary has had a history of partisans "switching votes" to the other party |
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| Feb 26, 2008 |
| • Ratings for Gov. Strickland fall off in new poll |
| • Republican long-shot candidate asks supports to keep him in the race |
| • Though Ohio's economy is struggling, its creditworthiness is still good |
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| Feb 27, 2008 |
| • AG backs up crackdown on vicious dogs in cities, but stresses protecting owners' rights |
| • Debate watchers say they want candidates to deal with two big issues |
| • Democratic candidates face off in Cleveland, in what could be their final debate |
| • Environmentalists fear legislation in the Ohio Senate could sink Great Lakes Compact |
| • Latest Ohio Poll shows November's presidential contest will again be a battle in Ohio |
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| Feb 28, 2008 |
| • "Outside" sources already running ads in Ohio, long before they usually would |
| • Clinton continues tour of Ohio with economic summit in eastern part of the state |
| • Expert says the typical gender traits may not show in candidates for president |
| • Superdelegates might make critical choices in this presidential contest |
| • Voting rights group sets up hotline to answer voters' questions on primary day |
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| Feb 29, 2008 |
| • Democratic women's PAC supporting Ohio candidates, but GOP says it could backfire |
| • Huge numbers of voters wanting to cast ballots early may break records |
| • New unemployment numbers show good news for Ohio, for the first time in a while |
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