| Story Archive - April, 2008 |
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| Apr 1, 2008 |
| • Cancer activists push lawmakers to require insurers to pay for expensive colon cancer test |
| • Lt. Gov. throws cold water on idea that he supports selling it from Lake Erie |
| • Man lays down part of his life for key study on bed rest |
| • State opens up buy-in opportunity for low-income families needing health insurance |
| • State says efforts in big financial trouble with their homes are paying off |
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| Apr 2, 2008 |
| • Compromise jobs plan involves raid on tobacco funds, and critics are fuming |
| • Counties raise red flags over bugs in statewide child-welfare system; governor promises help |
| • Disabled employees who want to keep working can now buy Medicaid coverage |
| • Governor, lawmakers break stalemate over stimulus package and strike a deal |
| • Lottery director defends Keno plan, as commission prepares to takes its chances with lawmakers |
| • New poll shows both Democrats could beat McCain, but one is stronger than the other |
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| Apr 3, 2008 |
| • Elections panel slaps charter school PAC with record fine for money transfers |
| • Governor and lawmakers single out one college's co-op program as ideal |
| • Lawmakers propose cutting off driving privileges for people who buy booze for minors |
| • Ohio eighth-graders get mixed marks in new round of testing |
| • State plans changes in youth prisons as it settles big lawsuit |
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| Apr 4, 2008 |
| • Anti-tobacco agency says it will quit taking cuts, and wants to take state to court |
| • Consumer group accuses group including utility companies of trying to shock Ohioans |
| • Opinions differ on plan to bring in Keno, even between two longtime Republican lawmakers |
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| Apr 7, 2008 |
| • Lawmaker wants to relax rules on wine shipments, but wineries say it won't have an influence |
| • Nine mortgage companies involved in foreclosure mess close on deal with state, the first of its kind |
| • Sudden crash of Skybus leaves employees, ticketholders and creditors stranded |
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| Apr 8, 2008 |
| • AG removes himself from investigation into sexual harrassment claims against a top aide |
| • Brainy foreign workers get a chance to stay in the US, and that angers American applicants |
| • Chancellor reveals details of his ten-year plan, while reassuring those concerned about it |
| • Experts disagree on whether Ohio's death penalty is painful or proper |
| • Lawmakers and governor try to drag back money from anti-tobacco agency |
| • Legislators showing some interest in special accounts to get Ohioans to change their saving habits |
| • Prisons department slashes more than 700 jobs as inmate population reaches record |
| • Sick leave ballot issue supporters seek to shame lawmakers for shaky absence "excuses" |
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| Apr 9, 2008 |
| • Anti-smoking agency, still fuming over plans to take most of its money, goes to court |
| • Senator concerned about some parts of Great Lakes water deal floats new proposal |
| • Supporters of concealed carry law take aim at cities’ bans on guns in parks |
| • Treasurer says Ohioans need to show interest in saving their bucks |
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| Apr 10, 2008 |
| • After months with no movement, House Republicans bring their energy bill to light |
| • Animal rights activists plead for protection for pets caught in homes in chaos |
| • As orange barrels pop up on Ohio roadways, drivers cautioned to be careful in construction zones |
| • Judge freezes funds fight between state officials and anti-tobacco agency |
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| Apr 11, 2008 |
| • Ambitious company plans to stage famous musical never attempted by amateurs |
| • Energy needs fuel drive to drill for natural gas, to the surprise of some |
| • Governor vows veto if House version of energy bill powers through the legislature |
| • Priceless pieces of Vatican history coming to northeast Ohio |
| • Travelers' plans can crash if airline files for bankruptcy, but there are options before the trip |
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| Apr 14, 2008 |
| • Columbus STEM school may prove to offer a new way for students to learn science and math |
| • House lawmakers fired up to pass their energy bill this week, though governor threatens veto |
| • Jobs may be hard to find in some areas, but some employers say qualified workers are scarce |
| • Probe into sexual harassment claims gets heated, as second AG aide put on leave |
| • Voinovich tours bridge he calls "one big traffic jam", talks about possible tolls to pay for it |
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| Apr 15, 2008 |
| • Hearing on sick leave bill angers supporters who say it's not enough |
| • House lawmakers vote that candidates for prosecutor should have five years of Ohio experience |
| • Lawmakers want to break organized rings of criminals stealing from retailers |
| • Legislators move to outlaw mind-altering herb some say they'd never heard of before |
| • Senator proposes bill to ban state or US flags not made in the state or the US |
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| Apr 16, 2008 |
| • AG finds question he asked of former governor turned against him now |
| • Charter school operator has innovative idea - offer big pay to great teachers |
| • Executions could resume in Ohio soon following Supreme Court ruling against lethal injection case |
| • Long-awaited energy bill will have to wait a little longer, as lawmakers break for the week |
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| Apr 17, 2008 |
| • AG says he won't step down because of sexual harassment scandal involving his aide |
| • Both sides come out swinging in hearing on crackdown on payday lenders |
| • Governor signs order to help victims of domestic violence in the workplace |
| • Justices order welfare department to reveal names of certified foster parents to newspaper |
| • State launches website to help doctors and parents to keep track of their kids' shots |
| • Travel writer has unusual message in new book - don't bother leaving home |
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| Apr 18, 2008 |
| • Governor's takeover plan for Department of Education getting mixed grades |
| • Ohio's jobless rate jumps above the national numbers |
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| Apr 21, 2008 |
| • Another proposal to get rid of the state income tax, but opponents say it won't change anything |
| • Dann releases e-mails sent to staffers, but not much is revealed |
| • Immgrants find learning English language is easier said than done |
| • Panel refuses to toss out Keno proposal, bringing it closer to reality |
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| Apr 22, 2008 |
| • Columbus police say they won't charge AG's aide for sexual assault |
| • Energy bill that appeared to be stranded not long ago now jolted back to life |
| • Fox News founder comes back to his alma mater to rename its newsroom |
| • Strickland says punishment for controversial photo isn't enough for accused troopers |
| • Stun-gun maker wants Ohio judge to zap its weapon as a cause of death in three cases |
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| Apr 23, 2008 |
| • AG's office finishes internal probe of sex harassment claims - findings expected soon |
| • Energy bill charges through the Statehouse, now goes to the governor |
| • Supreme Court to decide if school districts can be held liable for volunteers' crimes |
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| Apr 24, 2008 |
| • As prices for metal soar and economy stays sour, enterpreneurs hammer out new careers |
| • Democratic leaders ask representative to quit after showing topless photo in presentation |
| • Immigrants face many obstacles in securing citizenship |
| • School activists who promise to take the issue to the voters fail again |
| • State hopes to open up Ohio to more broadband service for schools, businesses and homes |
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| Apr 25, 2008 |
| • Democrats start unfamiliar process - searching for replacement for disgraced representative |
| • Lawmakers say they may have a breakthrough in the payday lending standoff |
| • New exhibit seeks to capture the attention of news junkies and art lovers |
| • New study shows Ohio isn't alone among the states facing budget blues |
| • Sheriff who's spoken out on immigration now has new powers to deal with it |
| • Supreme Court upholds law banning loud animals, saying it's not too vague |
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| Apr 28, 2008 |
| • Lawmakers face full schedule of hearings on taxes, crime and cloning |
| • Lead acid batteries can no longer go in landfills, so EPA has to clarify where they go |
| • Once again, Ohio wildlife officials find themselves going to war with the racoons |
| • Opponents of voter ID laws say ruling in neighboring state may not mean Ohio's is okay |
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| Apr 29, 2008 |
| • Lawmakers try new tactic to get funds from anti-tobacco agency - blowing it away |
| • Officials say they know the costs of textbooks are testing the budgets of college students |
| • Split opinions over a ban on cloning pit economic issues against religious concerns |
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| Apr 30, 2008 |
| • Advocates for universal health care say millions of Ohioans need help getting insurance |
| • Last minute move in debate on quick-loan industry lends surprise to House session |
| • Ohio taxpayers don't need to worry that they'll have to share stimulus check with the state |
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