| Story Archive - May, 2008 |
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| May 1, 2008 |
| • After finally powering its way through the Statehouse, the energy bill is signed |
| • Lawmakers want drivers to stop belting kids in the back seat without boosters |
| • McCain comes back to northeast Ohio for the second time in two weeks, this time talking health care |
| • One Democrat clearly has the edge over the other on the ballot in November, according to a new poll |
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| May 2, 2008 |
| • After two years with only a few thousand applicants, state's voucher program jumps in enrollment |
| • AG Dann admits affair as fallout from sexual harassment probe continues |
| • Calls for AG to resign coming from all corners as a result of sex harassment scandal |
| • E-check not at an end for drivers in northeast Ohio, thanks to governor's order |
| • Popular weapon manufacturer stuns opponents with a win in an Ohio court |
| • Two women at the center of the sex harassment scandal say they're "vindicated" |
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| May 5, 2008 |
| • Democrats call on Dann to resign, saying sex scandal has cost AG his credibility |
| • Impeachment is not just rare in Ohio - historians say it's almost unheard of |
| • Legislators have more to deal with this week than possibility of impeachment resolution |
| • State tries to smoke out those who buy cigarettes on line to dodge taxes |
| • Though AG's office is still occupied, speculation rages on who could be the next to fill it |
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| May 6, 2008 |
| • AG sex scandal has grabbed the interest of people all around Ohio |
| • As Senators consider crackdown on payday lenders, supporters of the industry rally at the Statehouse |
| • Embattled AG speaks out about his decision not to resign in the wake of a sex scandal |
| • Strickland says possible Dann impeachment is "dramatically different" than Clinton case |
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| May 7, 2008 |
| • Artists hoping to bring life to areas devastated by loss of manufacturers |
| • Award-winning actor now also known for environmental activism says he's |
| • Lawmakers may like special education vouchers, but once again, the proposal may not become law |
| • Lawmakers say they'll impeach AG if he doesn't resign, but no one knows for certain how to do it |
| • Ohioans may be healthier after smoking ban, but bar owners say their industry is near death |
| • Though state officials are united in desire to see Dann quit, not all Ohioans feel the same |
| • Treasurer is banking that Ohioans have bad stories to share about their credit cards |
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| May 8, 2008 |
| • AG's office makes announcement not related to resignation - a settlement with social networking site |
| • Anti-tobacco agency may not exist under state law, but battle for its funds is still raging |
| • As suburbs grow out and become ex-urbs, activists continue to slave away against sprawl |
| • Deadline passes for sick days legislation, so backers say they'll take the issue to voters |
| • Non-profit organizations seek out employees who want to "bring your conscience to work" |
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| May 9, 2008 |
| • GOP launches new website to play up troubles in AG's office |
| • More trouble for the embattled AG's office - another employee on leave for possible bad acts |
| • OSU researchers trying to come up with new way to dispose of waste and help coal mines |
| • With impeachment process seemingly stalled, lawmakers say they're pushing forward with new action |
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| May 10, 2008 |
| • Embattled AG Marc Dann defrocked by the Democrats in nearly-unanimous vote |
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| May 12, 2008 |
| • Dann's opponent in AG's race in 2006 says he'd love to take over the office now |
| • Legislators consider expanding IG's duties to allow him to investigate AG |
| • Representative says lawmakers should put in more money when requiring more people be locked up |
| • Water birth is being floated as a popular way to have babies as home |
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| May 13, 2008 |
| • Soaring gas prices may fuel Ohio's tourism industry, says tourism director |
| • State lawmakers make their first moves to oust Dann from the AG's office |
| • Statehouse scrambles as rumors rumble that Dann will resign |
| • Supporters and opponents of new anti-gay discrimination law clash in hearing |
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| May 14, 2008 |
| • After days of denying he would step down, Dann decides to resign |
| • Dann's resignation doesn't end investigation - and that could mean problems for Democrats later |
| • Lawmakers in the Senate have high interest in bill to crack down on payday lenders |
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| May 15, 2008 |
| • Dann may be out, but for Ohio Democrats, disaster may not have been averted |
| • Marc Dann has departed, but the Inspector General's stay in the AG's office has just begun |
| • One of the women at the center of the AG sex harassment case is threatened on the job |
| • Presumptive GOP presidential candidate gives unusual speech predicting end of his first term |
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| May 16, 2008 |
| • Art community honors pair who follow two paths to reach one goal |
| • Ex-AG Dann helps wife with business, tries to make the most of life after scandal |
| • Jobless rate drops a bit, but not by enough to show a positive move |
| • National day devoted to commuting by bike reveals problems with those who go by car |
| • ODNR putting out the bait to try to lure more people into getting fishing licenses |
| • Self-described "loyal Democrats" say they're so upset they'll campaign against Obama |
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| May 19, 2008 |
| • Athens artist "overwhelmed" at screening of film about him |
| • Columbus starts new cycle of promoting alternative transportation with big bike plans |
| • Dann scandal continues negative picture of Youngstown, but officials say it's not a fair rap |
| • Group opposed to result of 2004 election wants IG to investigate AG's role in it |
| • Musicians want state to do more to whop "nostalgia" groups they say are fake |
| • Ohio remembers more than two dozen military men who died in action in the last year |
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| May 20, 2008 |
| • Anti-abortion group files lawsuit over rule preventing certain ads before election |
| • Bill to require safer burning cigarettes doesn't drag through House |
| • New chemical to fight ash tree eating bug may be too difficult to use to be practical |
| • Ohio among the states settling multi-million dollar lawsuit over anti-inflammatory drug |
| • Problems with petition drives help create new rules for groups hoping to take issues before voters |
| • Senator treks from Toledo to the Statehouse to raise awareness about childhood obesity |
| • Supreme Court slaps judge for slow decisions - sometimes as long as two years |
| • Troopers take in small amount of very concentrated form of marijuana |
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| May 21, 2008 |
| • Education experts want to push candidates on their issue, including asking for more time in school |
| • House passes bipartisan billion-dollar jobs package, which now moves on to the Senate |
| • Lawmaker has high interest in helping sick Ohioans get medical marijuana |
| • Scandal-stung former governor asked about current controversy involving his critic |
| • Supreme Court says century-plus sentence for home invader not too cruel or unusual |
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| May 22, 2008 |
| • Bill to stop thieves from stealing steel and other metals may hold a problem for cities |
| • Constitutional amendment floated by senator may allow Great Lakes compact to sail forward |
| • House passes bill requiring state do business in English, not without harsh words |
| • Memorial Day weekend brings exhibit honoring nearly two dozen Ohioans killed in blast in Iraq |
| • More than two years later, Inspector General blasts auditor in BWC scandal |
| • New poll shows Clinton's claims that Obama won't win key swing states may be right |
| • Veterans' affairs department now elevated to cabinet-level status |
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| May 23, 2008 |
| • As Inspector General continues probe into AG's office, lawmakers consider expanding his powers |
| • Gas prices have some people fuming, others becoming numb |
| • Late evening wrangling over capital bill shows political pressures are still cooking |
| • McCain now has "preacher problem", rejects endorsement from Ohio pastor |
| • Moving memorial to nearly those killed in a blast in Iraq, all from a Columbus-based Marine company |
| • State terrorism officials ask boaters who see something to say something |
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| May 26, 2008 |
| • Alternative energy goals in energy bill look good, but may be too lofty to happen |
| • Ohio-based fractional jet company lays off hundreds, some of them via voice mail |
| • Unique exhibit honoring 23 men who died with Columbus-based Lima Company in Iraq in 2005 |
| • While experts debate US economy, average people in Ohio say things are tough |
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| May 27, 2008 |
| • Activists for the poor plan first-ever "poverty summit" - governor expected to make big announcement |
| • Controversial Ohio pastor withdraws endorsement of McCain, but it might not make a difference |
| • Governor says he's in no great rush to appoint new attorney general |
| • House committee makes changes to "castle doctrine", angering law enforcement agencies |
| • Longtime lottery contractor claims serious mistakes were made in awarding deal to competitor |
| • Man who proudly hails himself as a "cheapskate" offers tips for tough times |
| • Ohio settles with huge prescription benefits management company |
| • Producers making alternative fuel that was seen as a solution could be creating a problem |
| • Strickland says his candidate's continued fight for the Democratic nomination is exciting |
| • Study finds care at one Cleveland hospital may depend on factor beyond patient's control - race |
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| May 28, 2008 |
| • As cities look ahead to streetcar plans, expert looks back on the historic roles they've played |
| • Bad economy has brought good business for two northeast Ohio organizations |
| • Coalition of strange bedfellows coming together around one big issue |
| • Hearing on sick leave bill goes forward, but its backers are no-shows |
| • New report shows rising numbers of people are living in poverty |
| • Senators add a controversial measure to the jobs package, and it could lead to a veto |
| • Strickland picks his attorney general, but she is just a temporary replacement |
| • Superintendent says this school year will be her last, and governor wants to appoint her successor |
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| May 29, 2008 |
| • Disabled workers in Ohio soon will no longer have the chance to "double dip" on their injuries |
| • House approves tough new penalties for brutal animal fighting crimes |
| • Lawmakers hammer out a deal to keep thieves from stealing and reselling metal |
| • Unexpected change in course for amendment moored to Great Lakes deal |
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