| Story Archive - June, 2012 |
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| Jun 1, 2012 |
| • After nearly a century, a tradition comes to an end at the state's largest university campus |
| • Long-discussed bill to ban texting while driving in Ohio signed into law |
| • Ohio chick and duckling hatchery tied to salmonella outbreak |
| • Panel that will decide final construction dates for ODOT's big project votes next week |
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| Jun 4, 2012 |
| • Governor signs Great Lakes Compact bill on the second time around |
| • Ohio Republican Senator - who’s topping many VP lists - returns from big trip to Middle East |
| • Secretary of State wants Ohioans to start thinking about November election now |
| • Surrogates for Obama and Challenger Romney debate business and health care policies |
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| Jun 6, 2012 |
| • Justices rule that public schools can't keep charter schools from buying old buildings |
| • Kent State ballplayer and son of legendary announcer picked up by his dad's team |
| • ODOT panel pushes forward some delayed projects, but many still won’t be built for a while |
| • Officials say changes in codes for homebuilders will keep prices down, energy efficiency up |
| • Ratings for candidates for Ohio Supreme Court bring in questions and controversy |
| • Tax revenue once again coming into state's coffers ahead of projections |
| • Wardens at Ohio's toughest prison dealing with hunger strikes by inmates |
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| Jun 7, 2012 |
| • First-ever female four-star general takes over at Wright-Patt in Fairborn |
| • Program allows hundreds of thousands of Ohioans to get free or reduced-price cell phones |
| • Tax on oil and gas drillers still possible, though it’s splitting fiscal conservatives |
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| Jun 8, 2012 |
| • Environmentalists cheer decision related to water used in fracking operations |
| • Less than 10% of needy children in Ohio are enrolled in summer nutrition programs |
| • Owner of exotic animal auction reacts to ban on new ownership and restrictions on existing owners |
| • Study shows twice as many Ohio teen drivers aren’t buckled up compared to national numbers |
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| Jun 11, 2012 |
| • Agency using new medium to try to stop abuse of elderly Ohioans |
| • Governor signs bills related to his budget update - but issues a few vetoes too |
| • Governor travels to oil and gas boom territory to sign bill making changes in Ohio's fracking laws |
| • Possible VP contender opens Romney’s Ohio HQ - to mixed reviews from Democrats and GOP faithful |
| • While tax on oil and gas drillers hasn't been proposed, Gov. Kasich vows it will be passed |
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| Jun 12, 2012 |
| • Consumer watchdog warns of new scam preying on people considering switching electric service |
| • Fracking activities in eastern Ohio have some rethinking plans for water use - and time spent |
| • House and Senate pass identical versions of Cleveland schools reform plan |
| • Lawmakers okay yet another crackdown on scrap metal thieves in Ohio |
| • Legislators work out a compromise on proposal on when to fail third-graders who can't read |
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| Jun 13, 2012 |
| • Cleveland schools reform plan comes back before lawmakers, passes again |
| • Governor a no-show on Romney call, instead makes rare trip to Senate to thank Senators |
| • Legislators finally pass education bill, which includes "third grade reading guarantee" |
| • Multi-mililon dollar high-tech project with thousands of jobs coming to southern Ohio |
| • New report by drug industry shows Ohio is a leader in clinical trials |
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| Jun 14, 2012 |
| • Alongside Republican leaders of legislature, Gov. Kasich praises lawmakers for bipartisanship |
| • Heartbeat Bill supporters say there's a deal to move it, but pro-life opponents say there isn't |
| • New state report says schools and governments could save millions by sharing services |
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| Jun 18, 2012 |
| • Former state lawmaker admits to taking bribes, sentenced to prison |
| • Ohio launches commemoration of a key piece of the state's history - the War of 1812 |
| • Ohioans bring a variety of concerns to their decision to vote in the presidential race |
| • Tax officials still counting money coming in from amnesty program for deliquent taxpayers |
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| Jun 19, 2012 |
| • Commerce Director warns Ohioans of unclaimed funds scam |
| • Northern Ohio farmers worry lack of rain will lead to prolonged drought |
| • Ohio Supreme Court issues somewhat split decision in case involving OSU and ESPN |
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| Jun 20, 2012 |
| • Attorney General to mediate in disputes over public records laws |
| • It's already shaping up to be a big year for presidential ads in Ohio |
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| Jun 21, 2012 |
| • Charter school treasurer accused of embezzling funds is headed to prison |
| • Environmental activists weigh taking new rules on fracking and water to voters |
| • Governor defends appointment of former OSU player to state school board |
| • Governor says he hasn't been coached by GOP candidate on how to "spin" economic numbers |
| • Ohio's junior US Senator will join other VP prospects at Romney gathering in Utah |
| • Ohio's US Senators defend their votes on the federal Clean Air act |
| • Wendy’s new Columbus-area corporate headquarters has a familiar address |
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| Jun 22, 2012 |
| • Good news from insurers on car theft rates for Ohio's major cities |
| • Some schoolkids not going hungry this summer thanks to free lunches and take-home food |
| • While most voters think about November, there's an election before that for many |
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| Jun 25, 2012 |
| • As wildfires rage in Colorado, Ohio natural resources officials warn of dangers here |
| • Governor signs education portion of budget update, with his tougher reading |
| • In wake of US Supreme Court ruling, Ohio lawmakers debate reviving immigration issue |
| • Ohio's Attorney General goes after scammers who masterminded land schemes |
| • Teachers spending the summer preparing to open state's first public boarding school |
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| Jun 26, 2012 |
| • Bill introduced to help children of undocumented immigrants afford college |
| • Bucking Catholic policy in visits around the country, "Nuns on the Bus" tour comes to northeast Ohio |
| • Democratic sponsor celebrates Republican governor's signature on law to help ex-cons get jobs |
| • Study shows Ohio's population is graying at a fairly good clip |
| • Though more money is coming in, budget chief tells agency heads to expect no extra money next year |
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| Jun 27, 2012 |
| • Communities wanting help tearing down blighted homes running out of time to get money |
| • Joined by Democrats, Governor signs latest crackdown on human trafficking |
| • New independent poll shows Obama surging over Romney by nine points in Ohio |
| • Ohio gets rolling on cleaning up thousands of used tires discarded around the state |
| • Poll shows Brown leads Mandel, but attack ads are taking a toll on both candidates |
| • Senate Bill 5 battle was a year ago, but it's playing a role in this year's presidential contest |
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| Jun 28, 2012 |
| • Key players from Ohio in battle over health care reform weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court decision |
| • Ohio woman who won President Obama’s health-care heart cheers decision |
| • Ohio’s US Senators - on opposite sides of the issue - react to Supreme Court ruling |
| • Parties put the spin on the Supreme Court decision on health insurance reform |
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| Jun 29, 2012 |
| • Highway bill adds motorcoach laws sparked by 2007 crash that killed Bluffton students |
| • State lawmaker questions why two Democratic members of Ohio Parole Board were dismissed |
| • Supreme Court ruling on health care ignites activists on both sides of the issue |
| • Voters First amendment backers approaching July 4 deadline to file for 2012 ballot |
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