| Story Archive - July, 2011 |
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| Jul 1, 2011 |
| • Governor, Speaker and Senate President praise budget, saying it will create jobs |
| • Parole board releases recommendation on killer who's set to die in a little over two weeks |
| • State representative arrested two months ago for drunk driving, arrest just now revealed |
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| Jul 5, 2011 |
| • Effects of Senate Bill 5 being felt, even though it hasn't - and may never - become law |
| • Former lawmaker says he's pleased Ohio has reached "cocaine parity" with sentencing reform |
| • GOP-backed voter reform signed into law, but Democrats say it will mean unfair changes at the polls |
| • Opponents of federal health insurance requirement to file for ballot issue tomorrow |
| • Troopers say Ohioans heeded warnings about dangers on roads this holiday weekend |
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| Jul 6, 2011 |
| • Food bank operators bracing for a bad future, even without big cuts in state funding |
| • Senate Bill 5 hasn't taken effect, but is apparently having an impact on contract negotiations |
| • Tea Partiers turn in petitions to put opt-out of federal health care law on ballot |
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| Jul 7, 2011 |
| • Campaign 2012 is already starting in Ohio, at least for Republicans who want to win here |
| • Final space shuttle flight means soaring and crashing emotions at NASA in Cleveland |
| • Mutli-million dollar settlement with big bank could mean big money for some agencies |
| • Once again, tax money comes into the state's coffers faster than forecasters predict |
| • Supreme Court rules people must actually want public records to get money if they're destroyed |
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| Jul 8, 2011 |
| • After controversial trial, lawmaker leads statewide effort on national push to pass "Caylee's Law" |
| • Biggest egg producers have deal with national Humane Society, but could conflict with Ohio's rules |
| • For the first time in years, state puts hundreds of millions back into its savings account |
| • Ohio State releases self-imposed sanctions, settles with former football coach |
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| Jul 11, 2011 |
| • National drug czar comes to heart of national prescription drug problem - Ohio |
| • New private agency for jobs development in Ohio has its first meeting, with few surprises |
| • State school board faces quandary - appoint only superintendent candidate or reopen search |
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| Jul 12, 2011 |
| • Arts agency gets boost in budget, but new restriction on how some funds can be used |
| • Columbus military contractors faces federal lawsuit realted to soldiers' deaths |
| • Governor leaves Statehouse to meet with teachers for friendly talk about evaluation standards |
| • Lawmaker wants teens to get first-aid training before getting drivers' licenses |
| • Lobbying group continuing to push for program that speeds "trusted travelers" through airports |
| • More Ohioans are checking with the state to see if they have "forgotten money" |
| • State school board abandons search for new superintendent, promotes man serving as interim |
| • State's highest court makes critical ruling in case involving same-sex parents |
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| Jul 13, 2011 |
| • "Post-viability" abortion ban passes legislature and will soon be delivered to governor |
| • Activists push for jobless benefits eligibility changes, but Republican leaders say that's unlikely |
| • Democrats call for conservative Republican accused of drunk driving to resign |
| • Democrats propose bill to reduce role of lobbyists in writing legislation |
| • Execution of Cincinnati killer scheduled to die next week put on hold |
| • Lawmakers pass election reform that does many things, but won't allow voters to register on line |
| • Ohio Supreme Court rules on sex offenders who committed crimes before key law passed |
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| Jul 14, 2011 |
| • Battle over bill about high school history demonstrates bad blood between Republicans and Democrats |
| • Controversial new election reform law could be before voters next year |
| • For the first time, state denies liquor license to bar over unpaid smoking ban fines |
| • Struggling wind industry ponders next steps as opportunities in Ohio die down |
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| Jul 15, 2011 |
| • Kasich issues first veto, on controversial Great Lakes Compact bill |
| • Lawmaker says delay in execution shows to him it's time to revisit death penalty in Ohio |
| • Ohio's junior senator speaks out on contentious debt ceiling talks |
| • Quick pace of legislation is thrilling supporters, but chilling to opponents |
| • Safety net advocates say they're worried about the impact of the budget now and far into the future |
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| Jul 18, 2011 |
| • Bars are weighing their options in wake of law allowing concealed carry weapons |
| • Former Ohio AG who went after financial institutions named to head new consumer protection agency |
| • New left-turn traffic signals coming next year, with the goal of keeping drivers alert |
| • Representative accused of drunk driving resigns, but critic says his troubles may not be over |
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| Jul 19, 2011 |
| • As lawmakers ready to redraw district lines, others say Ohioans should get a chance to do that |
| • Controversial collective bargaining law will likely go to before voters this fall |
| • Lawmakers prepare for heated and historic baseball game on Statehouse lawn Friday |
| • Ohio breaking through the pack of states making equipment for solar energy market |
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| Jul 20, 2011 |
| • Environmentalists take to the air as Ohio becomes a battleground over coal |
| • Governor's job approval rating drops along with Ohioans' opinion of new budget |
| • New poll shows mixed reviews for possible health care mandate amendment on fall ballot |
| • Parole board to decide on pardon for Akron mom convicted of lying to get kids into school district |
| • Photo ID gets backing in new poll, but its critics say the poll doesn't tell the whole story |
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| Jul 21, 2011 |
| • Backer of anti-federal health care amendment and opponent have lots to say on the issue |
| • Governor postpones August execution for a year because of judge's ruling on execution for this week |
| • Poll shows outlook good for Obama next year in Ohio, but not by much |
| • Senate Bill 5 will be on fall ballot, and national labor leader promises intense fight |
| • Some lawmakers blasting proposal to bring a bar into the Statehouse |
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| Jul 22, 2011 |
| • Dayton Air Show expecting smaller crowds, but still has some exciting headliners scheduled |
| • Hot temperatures won't stop what is likely to be heated and historic Statehouse game |
| • Jobless rate reverses a trend that's been going on for more than a year |
| • Ohio Republicans hear from Louisiana governor at annual dinner, but not from Gov. Kasich |
| • Progressive group files new lawsuit to stop privately-funded JobsOhio from moving forward |
| • Statehouse officials trying to nip away at criticism of planned "bar" in building |
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| Jul 25, 2011 |
| • Ohio State Fair will be hot, and will also have the hottest delicacy on the fair circuit |
| • Ohio will be home to one of two homeland response forces in the nation |
| • Process of redrawing boundaries for state lawmakers' districts to get underway next week |
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| Jul 26, 2011 |
| • Amendment that could allow Ohio to opt out of federal health care law will be on fall ballot |
| • Lawmakers considering proposal that would make it easier to set up needle exchange programs |
| • Schools are learning a law that's been worrying them for years could bring them big money troubles |
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| Jul 27, 2011 |
| • Candidate who won weekend's Ohio GOP straw poll makes first visit to Buckeye State |
| • Former governor opens political consulting firm featuring members of his former team |
| • Governor - a budget battle veteran - blasts lawmakers, predicts debt crisis solution before default |
| • Post office in historic Ohio community could soon be history itself |
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| Jul 28, 2011 |
| • Ohio Air National Guard airmen among the busiest in the nation - with good reason |
| • Secretary of State puts three issues on fall ballot in order by number |
| • Think-tank says budget includes hundreds of millions in tax breaks, but lawmakers defend it |
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| Jul 29, 2011 |
| • Announcement of big discovery by energy company fueling Gov. Kasich's excitement |
| • For the second week in a row, troopers make big cocaine bust on Ohio roadway |
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