Regional News Stories: November 2006

Making Wind Power Blossom in Ohio
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ohio is second only to California in the number of potential new jobs a thriving wind power industry could bring, says the advocacy group Environment Ohio. It's calling on elected leaders to insure the industry blossoms in the Buckeye State. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Statehouse News Bureau: Noe Convicted
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006
The former coin dealer who's been at the center of a controversial investment at the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation has been convicted of serious charges against him. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Activists Win Abortion Ruling
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Activists who've been trying to limit abortions in Ohio have won a victory in a federal appeals court. The justices have ruled it is constitutional for the state to require women seeking abortions to meet with a doctor beforehand. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: New Laws To Go Into Effect
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ohio's businesses are gearing up for two major changes in the next couple of months. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles explains restaurants, bars, and bowling alleys throughout Ohio are preparing to go smoke free, and some of them are preparing to give some employees a pay hike.

Shock Over Levert Loss
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006
Family, friends and music industry colleagues are still in shock over the loss of Northeast Ohio Rhythm & Blues star Gerald Levert who died of a reported heart attack, this past Friday. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more on the man and his music.

Statehouse News Bureau: Making Ohio an Alternative Energy Leader
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006
New democratic leaders in Ohio are gearing up plans to make the Buckeye State a leader in alternative energy. But what does that really mean? Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has details.

Statehouse News Bureau: Ohio’s New Political Landscape
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006
Last week's election results will mean a new political landscape in the Ohio legislature. Republicans will continue to dominate in both the House and Senate, but their margins over Democrats will be smaller. Plus, the Republicans will have to deal with a Democrat in the Governor's office. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Politicians Reflecting on Election Night
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006
The heads of Ohio's major political parties have had a few days to reflect on what happened on election night. And they're determining what they need to do to get ready for the next campaign season - which, for many strategists and would-be candidates, has already started. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: New Inductees to Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006
20 veterans were inducted into this year's Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, including two former state legislators, and veterans of the Civil War and the War of 1812. Here's an audio postcard from the event, from the Statehouse News Bureau of Ohio Public Radio and Television.

Statehouse News Bureau: GOP Eases on Illegal Immigrant Crackdown
Posted Friday, November 10, 2006
What a difference three months can make. This summer, Republican leaders of the legislature vowed to pass a crackdown on illegal immigrants by the end of the year. Now, the GOP leaders are dropping those plans, at least for the time being. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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