Regional News Stories: August 2007

Medical Malpractice Bill Debated
Posted Thursday, August 23, 2007
A bill making its way through the Ohio Legislature aims to bring down the cost of medical malpractice insurance by diverting cases away from the courts. Yesterday a doctor and a lawyer debated the bill before an audience in downtown Cleveland. ideastream Health Reporter, Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Akron Republicans Face Off
Posted Thursday, August 23, 2007
In Akron this week it's been a bit of a Civil War between two prominent republicans: longtime Summit County party chairman Alex Arshinkoff and state senator Kevin Coughlin of Cuyahoga Falls. Coughlin, a force in his own right as a senator, wants Arshinkoff out. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg has the story.

Not Yet “Game Over”
Posted Thursday, August 23, 2007
Ohio's Governor and Attorney General are taking action they believe will ban some types of games that they consider illegal. But as Ohio Public Raio's Jo Ingles reports, it's not likely that the people who provide those machines will say "game over."

Euclid Election System Violates U.S. Voting Rights Act
Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The city of Euclid's system of electing city council members violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act. That's the preliminary decision made by a federal court judge yesterday. Judge Kathleen O'Malley sided with the U.S. Justice Department argument that the city's 9-member council system - four ward members and a council president, and four more at large seats - hinders the black vote and is discriminatory. The government had proposed fewer at-large seats, saying that would boost the chances of black candidates seeking office. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more on the case.

Sexual Trafficking in Ohio
Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2007
When we think about sexual trafficking, it's largely seen as an international problem. Countries like Cambodia and Thailand often top the headlines, but as we're about to see, this issue is also a local one. Here in Ohio, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo have been recognized as trafficking zones by various watchdog groups. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke to Lisa Thompson, the liaison for the abolition of sexual trafficking with the Salvation Army.

Higher Painkiller Use Shows Shift in Thinking
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
The use of three major painkillers has more than quadrupled in Ohio over the past decade. As ideastream Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports, the increase reflects a change in how the medical community views pain.

New Cardiovascular Center at Cleveland Clinic
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
The movement to attract biomedical companies from around the nation and the world to Cleveland received a large boost this week. ideastream's Rick Jackson has more.

Port Authority As Economic Development Engine
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Cleveland's Port Authority has unveiled a plan to establish the agency as an engine for economic development. The port's first ever strategic plan comes just over six months after new port director Adam Wasserman took the helm. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

Ohio AG to Continue Push for Transparent Government
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Eight months into his tenure as Ohio's Attorney General, the man who promised to be the people's lawyer, says his position has turned out to be much more uncomfortable than he imagined it would be. Nevertheless, Marc Dann says despite some difficulty he will continue to aggressively pursue corporations preying on Ohioans and he'll continue to push for greater transparency in government. Dann made his comments yesterday morning on WCPN's The Sound of Ideas. ideastream's Dan Moulthrop has more.

Chat About Cardiology
Posted Monday, August 20, 2007
If you suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease just know you're not alone. The American Heart Association estimate somewhere around 80 million Americans are in some way affected. Now for the first time in five years, the American College of Cardiology has revised its recommendations for how patients with heart disease should be treated. On Mondays we talk about health, and joining us this week, Dr. Charles Emerman - he's associate chief of staff at MetroHealth Medical Center.

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