Regional News Stories: June 2007

New Tax Debate Heats Up
Posted Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Cuyahoga County commissioners are considering whether to hike the county's sales tax by a quarter of a percent. The increase would generate an additional $42 million a year, enough to finance a new convention center which in turn would attract a medical mart. Supporters say it could bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the region. While detractors say taxes are already too high and that this proposal uses taxpayer dollars to benefit businesses that could well afford to subsidize the project themselves. We heard from both sides yesterday on 90.3's The Sound of Ideas. ideastream economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more on the debate.

Ohio Public Radio: Special Needs Vouchers Could Be Cut From Budget
Posted Monday, June 25, 2007
A program that would provide private school vouchers for thousands of special needs students could be cut from the budget by the governor. So, three lawmakers who back the program brought in some emotional artillery to make their case. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Ameritrust Tower Razing Put On Hold
Posted Friday, June 22, 2007
Cuyahoga County is weighing its options a week after the Cleveland Planning Commission put the brakes on a project to build a new headquarters downtown. But a final decision may come down to how the city charter is interpreted, as ideastream's Eric Wellman explains.

Global Healthcare Conference Held
Posted Friday, June 22, 2007
This week 300 investors and CEO's from 85 different drug and medical device companies are in Cleveland to share advice on the growing field of healthcare start-up companies. One sector that has proven especially enticing for start-ups is managing clinical trials for new health products and medicines, particularly overseas. This form of outsourcing is raising some safety concerns that were addressed at this week's conference. More from ideastream health reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton.

Report: Cleveland Housing Market to Improve
Posted Friday, June 22, 2007
Despite major problems with mortgage lending and soaring foreclosures, a new report says the Greater Cleveland housing market is poised to improve. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Chagrin Falls to Revive Cultural History
Posted Friday, June 22, 2007
One of Northeast Ohio's historic treasures, Chagrin Falls, has set out to revive its arts and culture history. Yesterday the village unveiled an $8 million plan to turn a section of downtown into an arts and entertainment district. The project is in partnership with the Chautauqua Institution, the nationally prominent arts and culture center based in western New York state. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

Statehouse News Bureau: Getting Tough on Repeat Felons
Posted Thursday, June 21, 2007
A major bill to get tougher with repeat felons is being introduced in the Ohio legislature by key lawmakers in the Republican majority. It could mean more time behind bars for those who keep breaking the law. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report.

History First for Cleveland Students
Posted Thursday, June 21, 2007
The U.S. Department of Education is throwing its financial weight behind a new program aimed at connecting Cleveland history students to the world outside of the classroom. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Race Left Out of Regionalism Discussions
Posted Thursday, June 21, 2007
When the topic of regionalism comes up, most often its in the context of communities sharing resources - fire and police protection, snow plows, even tax revenue. But a new study looking at Northeast Ohio points in a different direction. It contends that Cleveland is often left out of discussions on regionalism and says race is at the heart of that exclusion. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has details.

Local Mosque Celebrates 70 Years
Posted Thursday, June 21, 2007
Many of our images of Islam these days are framed by stories of conflict and bloodshed coming from the Middle East. But, a different view of one of the world's oldest religions can be found on the east side of Cleveland. This weekend, Northeast Ohio Muslims will celebrate the 70th anniversary of a local mosque that has touched the lives of many generations. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

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