Regional News Stories: September 2006

Education Series: Public School Funding Still an Issue
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2006
It's been four years since the Ohio Supreme Court last ruled the state's public school funding system unconstitutional, saying it relies too heavily on local property taxes. Since that time, the legislature has taken no action to change that, even as inequities in school quality continue to persist. As part of our focus this month on the obstacles Ohio faces to better public education, we get a read on where the issue of public school funding stands as the November election approaches.

Second Ohio Gubernatorial Debate 2006
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2006
90.3 WCPN presents the second Ohio Gubernatorial Debate, between Republican Ken Blackwell and Democrat Ted Strickland. The debate took place earlier today in Cleveland.

National League of Women Voters Head in Town
Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The head of the National League of Women Voters is in Cleveland today, talking to local league chapters about how to better ensure that all eligible voters get the chance to cast their ballots. Mary Wilson took over as National President last may. She's visiting five states between now and the November election. Wilson says the Help America Vote Act of 2002 has been beneficial, but some voters still face problems at the polls.

Arts Groups Promoting Issue 18
Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Local orchestras, art museums and theater troupes are gearing up to promote a new tax on cigarettes. The groups are suddenly interested in tobacco because a proposed piggyback tax of thirty cents per pack will mean millions of dollars for them. It's called Issue 18 and voters in Cuyahoga County will decide it seven weeks from today. ideastream's Mark Urycki filed this report.

Teacher Training Doesn’t Prepare for Reality
Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2006
A new report, released by the non-partisan, Education Schools Project, finds the schools training America's teachers are not adequately preparing them for realities found in the nation's classrooms. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Big Changes at Ford
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
The beginning of the work week today takes on a completely different feel for Ohioans who work for Ford. On Thursday, the company announced it was hoping to cut its workforce in half through layoffs and buyouts. On Friday, Ford said it would close its plants in Windsor, Ontario, and Maumee, Ohio. Ohio Senator George Voinovich will speak with company officials today. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Ohio Democrats Poised for Big Wins
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
Less than two months before election day, Democrats say they've never been in a better position to win major state offices. ideastream's Karen Schaefer brings us this check on the pulse of Ohio Democrats' mood, money and message.

Education Series: Charter Schools
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
State report cards show test scores for Ohio's more than 300 charter schools improving. But controversy over Ohio's charter school efforts continues. Critics cite concerns over spotty performance and weak accountability as tax dollars leave the traditional public school system. Over the next two weeks, 90.3 will focus on educational obstacles and opportunities in Ohio. ideastream's Mhari Saito starts with this report on Charter Schools.

Making Change: Voices & Tough Choices
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
Hundreds of people from across Northeast Ohio spent the better part of a sunny Saturday indoors, plotting a new economic course for the region. It's the latest step in a planning process aimed at giving citizens more say in public policy. As a part of Making Change: Building Our Region's Future, ideastream's David C. Barnett reports the 18-month Voices & Choices has reached a pivotal stage.

Absentee Ballots Encouraged
Posted Friday, September 15, 2006
The Cuyahoga County Commissioners are hoping many voters won't show up at the polls in November. The three democrats want voters to, instead, file absentee ballots. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

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