Regional News Stories: February 2007

Gov. Strickland Addresses Press Club
Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Governor Ted Strickland says a deficit of quality workers is an obstacle for Ohio's economic growth. The governor was in Northeast Ohio yesterday to address the Press Club of Cleveland. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has more.

A Call for Religious Regionalism
Posted Monday, February 19, 2007
Regionalism seems to be the buzz word these days in Northeast Ohio. Many area cities are looking for ways to trim budgets by pooling resources. In a time when urban sprawl, money woes and a shortage of priests have shaken the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, church officials are exploring their own version of religious regionalism. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports.

Homeless, and in the Cold
Posted Monday, February 19, 2007
Digging out from last week's winter storm is tough for most Northeast Ohioans, but can be particularly hard for those without shelter. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy tells us how the area's homeless fare in the cold.

Statehouse News Bureau: Tax Battle Looms
Posted Friday, February 16, 2007
It appears there could be a battle brewing between Governor Strickland and Republican leaders in the legislature over the issue of taxes. The Governor and Legislative leaders have all said they don't intend to raise taxes. But Strickland may force some Ohioans, especially the wealthy, to pay a bit more by closing certain loopholes. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Strickland vs. Legislature on Estate Tax
Posted Friday, February 16, 2007
Governor Strickland is sparring with leaders in the General Assembly over the estate tax, or as opponents call it, the death tax. Leading Republican legislators say Ohio's tax on estates runs counter to economic development. But Strickland disagrees and he's vowing to fight the GOP move to soften the levy. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Bishop Lennon to Address City Club
Posted Friday, February 16, 2007
This afternoon, the spiritual leader of 800,000 Northeast Ohio Catholics will layout some of his plans for the future of the local diocese. That future may include the combining or closing of some churches. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports.

Expert: New Business Models Needed for Local Papers
Posted Friday, February 16, 2007
An expert on the newspaper industry says local papers should look for new ways of doing business. Merrill Lynch analyst Lauren Rich Fine tells the Cleveland City Club that newspapers' profits will continue to shrink and circulation is only part of the problem. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: GOP: Ohio Can’t Afford School Measure
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Republicans who control the Ohio House and Senate are warning there will be money problems if a proposed ballot issue passes. A coalition of education groups is hoping to ask voters approve a constitutional amendment that would make a high quality education the right of every public school student. It would change the way schools are funded by shifting more of the burden to the state. But some GOP lawmakers say they now have proof from an unbiased source that the state can't afford it. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

New Look to U.S. Senate
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2007
There's different look to the U.S. Senate this year. Part of it is the election of nine freshman who are either Democrats or caucus with the Democrats. That flipped control of the chamber. But it's the people in that class that give the Senate a different feel, like Democratic Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders of Vermont and populist Jim Webb of Virginia. From Capitol Hill, Chad Pergram examines how Brown and his colleagues could have a unique impact on what is usually a staid institution.

Shaker Schools Give Parents Few Minutes Notice on Closing
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2007
Schools were closed all over Northeast Ohio yesterday, with most making the announcement late Tuesday night. However, the Shaker Heights Public Schools gave the community only a few minutes notice before closing its buildings on Wednesday, leaving many families frustrated. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

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