Regional News Stories: June 2009

State Interim Budget Adopted
Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The stalemate over a new two-year state budget for Ohio continues at the capitol building in Columbus. That's why state lawmakers have just approved a one-week INTERIM budget to keep state government afloat, until a more LONG-range spending package is passed. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has this update.

Solon Possible Host For International Center
Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009
An international company is considering expanding its operations in Ohio to the tune of nearly 800 new jobs. The facility would be located in the Solon area....if it comes off. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Tuesday Checkup: Cancer Drugs Offer Benefits But Are Costly
Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Shortly after being diagnosed with cancerous tumors inside her abdomen, Wanda Bass of Parma Heights was started on a round of intravenous chemotherapy and a drug called Tarceva. When Wanda's husband called the drugstore to fill the order, the pharmacist told him a 30 day supply of the pills would cost more than $2,600 out of pocket, despite the fact that the Bass' have insurance. Their story is a reminder of the cost of our healthcare system at a time that Congress and the Obama administration are considering an overhaul. It's an issue that Angela Townsend writes about in the health section of today's Plain Dealer. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Assembly Passes Interim Budget To Buy More Negotiating Time
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
Ohio legislators and the governor have given up trying to hammer out a compromise two year state budget by the Wednesday morning deadline. Instead, they're now in the process of enacting a one-WEEK budget to give them more time to work on the long-range spending package. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Dimora Alleges Republican Conspiracy, Seeks Federal Investigation
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora will ask for a federal investigation into what he says is a Republican-orchestrated conspiracy to falsely accuse him and other democrats of corruption. Ideastream’s Bill Rice reports.

Medical Mart Still On Track, Proponents Say
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
Key players in the deal to build a new convention center and medical Mart in downtown Cleveland say the project is on track to break ground within a few months. They spoke about the project Monday at the City Club of Cleveland. Ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

Cleveland Better Business Bureau Says to Beware Loan Mod Firms Offering Help
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
Northeast Ohio's Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners in trouble about "loan modification" companies that promise more than they can deliver. As part of our ongoing coverage...Facing the Mortgage Crisis, Mhari Saito reports.

Kucinich, LaTourette Vote Against Climate Change Bill
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
With one exception, House members from Northeast Ohio voted along party lines on a landmark climate change bill. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

How Can Ohio Avoid a Future Financial Crisis?
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
Ohio's budget troubles are a dramatic demonstration of a simple situation - government often has more obligations in tough times, when less revenue is coming in. So how can the state avoid getting into a major financial crisis the next time? Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

State Budget Deadline Looms With No Compromise
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
That makes it seem increasingly unlikely that state legislators will be able to agree on a compromise spending plan by Wednesday's deadline. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports the biggest sticking point appears to be slot machines.

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