| Story Archive - March, 2010 |
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| Mar 1, 2010 |
| • Congressional inaction on unemployment benefits leaves people without jobs in limbo |
| • Democrats call for GOP Senate candidate to renounce connection to group they say is extreme |
| • Scandal at Governor's Residence shines light on nearly-unnoticed inmate intership program |
| • Slots issues backers protest Secretary of State's investigation into where they got their money |
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| Mar 2, 2010 |
| • Lawmakers once again jump into the debate on how to deal with illegal immigration |
| • Ohio Supreme Court orders Secretary of State to stop probe over where group got its money |
| • Ohioans stand to gain from settlement with bank that no longer exists |
| • One county struggles as it leads the state in the number of drug overdoses each year |
| • Supreme Court rules that penalties are mandatory if companies don't pay prevailing wage |
| • Thousands of Ohioans who don't have broadband may soon be online with help from new grant |
| • Two more of ex-AG Marc Dann's staffers are charged with ethics violations |
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| Mar 3, 2010 |
| • Former Highway Patrol boss says Governor's Residence scandal shows too much political influence |
| • Kids throughout Ohio will get a chance to make history with their choice of statue honoree |
| • Nearly two hundred school levies facing voters on the May ballot |
| • Ohio - still struggling with job losses and high unemployment - wins development award again |
| • Ohioans who want to take in their Toyotas for repairs can turn to the state for help |
| • State regulators bring back all-electric discount, but sparks new questions about it |
| • Troopers checking into reports that inmate working outside prison was able to get a "delivery" |
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| Mar 4, 2010 |
| • GOP candidate for governor talks taxes, jobs and the economy in exclusive interview |
| • Just a few years after major scandal, a new controversy embroils workers' comp agency |
| • Ohio historians list the state's most embarassing moments from the past |
| • Ohioans in assisted living facilities say they're happy with their homes |
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| Mar 5, 2010 |
| • Anti-Palin drive raises money as the former GOP VP candidate swings through Ohio |
| • Jobless rate stays steady again, but there's disagreement on what that means |
| • Politicians protest Ohio's omission from latest round of federal foreclosure funding |
| • State's sheriffs say bill on sex offenders is critical - even though only about 50 would be affected |
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| Mar 8, 2010 |
| • Inmate overdoses to avoid execution, which puts prison system in something of a quandry |
| • Texting behind the wheel among the topics lawmakers will take up this week |
| • Website honoring women's place in Ohio history now on line |
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| Mar 9, 2010 |
| • Casino builder buys horseracing track, months before Ohioans vote on whether to allow slots there |
| • Clients who were bilked by their own lawyers are getting some of their money back |
| • Consumer complaints about scam artists soars, and AG says state can do something about them |
| • Inmate who OD'ed hours before his execution out of hospital, with new death date on calendar |
| • Janitorial worker shoots two colleagues on OSU campus before killing himself |
| • Senators okay bill that would give power to teens who are struggling with stalkers |
| • Soda makers - fearing more regulation - say they've poured on the effort to help stop obesity |
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| Mar 10, 2010 |
| • Doctors call for required coverage of colon cancer screenings, but lawmakers are uneasy |
| • New bill seeks to settle issues from Supreme Court ruling on business and labor money in campaigns |
| • Tea Party candidates tear apart each other's platforms in debate in northeast Ohio |
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| Mar 11, 2010 |
| • As casino plans come together, lawmakers look at other new proposals to change gambling in Ohio |
| • Democratic incumbent running for governor talks economy and business in interview |
| • Students who want to learn where to vote can log on for answers |
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| Mar 12, 2010 |
| • Ohio becomes first state to take challenge of helping get 5 million uninsured kids into Medicaid |
| • Ohioans will see casinos and vote on slots at racetracks, and may deal with other gambling changes |
| • Tea Party endorsement sets up possible split in contested Republican primary for auditor |
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| Mar 15, 2010 |
| • DNA testing, building projects among the issues lawmakers take up this week |
| • Execution set for tomorrow, now that inmate has recovered from drug overdose |
| • Gold medal winning gymnast says she may be deported from Ohio to country she hasn't seen since 2000 |
| • Legislators call off session to honor lawmaker's police officer son killed on the job |
| • President points to ill northeast Ohio woman in visit to sell health care coverage plan |
| • Republican puts forward proposal in reaction to Supreme Court campaign finance ruling |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
| • Congresswoman's office headquarters for health care protest and counter-demonstration |
| • Discussion about construction bill flips into free-ranging debate about state spending |
| • Killer put to death, a week after he tried to take his life on the eve of his execution |
| • Lawmakers expand felony DNA testing program after raising concerns about results and cost |
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| Mar 17, 2010 |
| • Bill seeking to protect teens from violent dates and stalkers signed into law |
| • Cops plan to have their flashing red lights ready for St. Patrick's Day partiers |
| • Telecom dereg bill soon to be transferred to governor after getting hung up for months |
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| Mar 18, 2010 |
| • Casinos working with lawmakers on operating rules are pushing to change hours for allowing alcohol |
| • Experts have advice for people dealing with diabetes in tough economy |
| • Justices rule new sex offender law didn't close exemptions in old law |
| • Rail development chief says ODOT has answered all questions about controversial 3C train plan |
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| Mar 19, 2010 |
| • Another Ohio lawmaker reveals plans to vote on health care bill this weekend |
| • Budget experts face off on ideas to deal with deficit coming in next spending cycle |
| • Ohio University surprise win in NCAA brings out the usual responise - partiers and cops |
| • Ohio's jobless rate is up - but officials say it doesn't necessarily mean bad news |
| • Parents of schoolkids are learning of new immunization requirements for the fall |
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| Mar 22, 2010 |
| • Backers say nearly a million Ohioans may have access to health care coverage with federal bill |
| • Conservatives react to passage of federal health care bill with plan to change state constitution |
| • Senator gets request to delay hearings from Inspector General, but says probe will continue |
| • State will soon see a trio of wind farms as utilities prepare for renewable energy rules |
| • State will soon see a trio of wind farms as utilities prepare for renewable energy rules |
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| Mar 23, 2010 |
| • Democratic AG says he won't block Tea Party efforts to change Ohio's constitution on health care law |
| • Lawmakers hope to sell bill that they say will help cut costs of college textbooks |
| • Ohio Supreme Court rules injured people getting workers' comp can't sue their bosses as well |
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| Mar 24, 2010 |
| • Conservative lawmakers try another strategy to get Ohio to opt out of federal health care law |
| • Over objections of minority Democrats, Senators approve a pair of bills on immigration |
| • Tension between Senators runs high at hearing on cancelled drug bust at Governor's Residence |
| • Texting while driving banned as lawmakers head home for spring break |
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| Mar 25, 2010 |
| • Federal stimulus dollars could be on the way to those in the market for new appliances |
| • Lawmakers send nearly a dozen bills to governor before hearding home for spring break |
| • Prison officials order rules changes after inmate's execution was delayed by overdose |
| • With deficit looming, legislators asked why the budget commission they serve on has yet to meet |
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| Mar 26, 2010 |
| • Activists score a win - Ohioans will vote on the slots-at-racetracks plan this November |
| • Bankers warn of new scam involving fake census forms that look very real |
| • Movie showing at Cleveland festival hopes to put Muslim youth in a new spotlight |
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| Mar 29, 2010 |
| • After losing out on federal foreclosure funds earlier, Ohio finally brings some home |
| • AG once again says he won't join suit on federal health care law, to an unexpected reaction |
| • Ohio officials learn that the state didn't win top honors in new federal education funding |
| • Secretary of State and candidate to replace her battle over order on changing parties for primary |
| • Secretary of State and Senator who wants her job battle over order to boards of elections |
| • Supporters hope new wind power facility will blow thousands of jobs into Ohio |
| • Treasurer says asking banks for best deals saved Ohio millions in annual fees |
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| Mar 30, 2010 |
| • Controversial coal program gets public airing tomorrow evening |
| • Economy isn't getting any better, and hunger situation in Ohio is getting much worse |
| • House Democrats angry that Senate Republicans haven't moved on foreclosure measures |
| • New poll shows gap between candidates in US Senate Democratic primary is widening |
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| Mar 31, 2010 |
| • Livestock care standards board is born, but critics still question if it will have teeth |
| • New poll in Senate race shows leader emerging in primary, but change in result in fall |
| • Politicians point fingers to explain why Ohio didn't win education reform funds |
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