Regional News Stories: September 2008

Obama Tries to Win Ohio’s Rural Voters
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
This was John McCain's week for media attention, but the Obama campaign kept up its rapid response to the jabs coming out of the Republican convention. Obama also used the time to step-up his courting of a group of voters that Democratic presidential contenders have sometimes by-passed…rural Americans. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports on Barack Obama's rural strategy in Ohio.

Sick Leave Measure Off November 4th Ballot
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
Ohioans won't be voting on that sick leave ballot proposal after all. Unions, the AARP, anti-poverty groups, and others had pushed for the measure, requiring many businesses to grant workers at least 7 paid sick-leave days a year....but now, the plan's backers have agreed to yank the proposal from the ballot.

Study Offers Harsh Critique of Cuyahoga County Government Structure
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
A special commission appointed to consider possible reforms in the structure of Cuyahoga County government heard a stinging critique Wednesday of the current set-up. Ideastream’s Bill Rice reports.

Christian Conservatives Weigh In On Palin’s Nomination
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
Many of Ohio's Christian conservatives continue to stand behind Republican Sarah Palin's bid for Vice President. This is despite the revalation that Palin's 17year old daughter is pregnant. As Bill Cohen reports from Columbus, evangelical conservatives here have strong praise for the way the family is handling the situation.

Palin Speech Gets High Marks From Ohio Delegates
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
Ohio's Republican delegates are convinced Sarah Palin had done all she needed to do to convince the nation she should to be vice president. For Ohio Public Radio, WKSU's M.L. Schultze has more from St. Paul.

Obama Courts Rural Votes at Farm
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008
While Republicans are holding their convention in St. Paul, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is on the campaign trail in battleground states. He was in Ohio yesterday talking to rural voters. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports from Eastern Ohio.

Governor Offers Economic Plan For Ohio
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The state's development department has put out a plan that it says is the first of its kind. It's a proposal to create jobs and grow the economy but with ways to track how the state is doing in those areas. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Presidential battle not just a two man race
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama aren't the only choices Ohio voters will have when they cast ballots in the presidential race in November. The voters will NOW have FOUR OTHER options. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Obama Courts Hillary Voters in Northeast Ohio
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Senator Barack Obama stumped in Northeast Ohio today (Wednesday), trying to win over women voters in a county that strongly supported Hillary Clinton in the primary. From Ohio Public Radio member station WKSU, Amanda Rabinowitz reports.

Strickland Releases Economic Plan
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Strickland released a strategic plan Wednesday that identifies key industries needed to improve the economy. They include advanced energy, polymers, bioscience and aerospace. The plan, presented to hundreds of business leaders, aims to change the often-negative perception of Ohio's economy. Strickland and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher want to build on an existing marketing program that bills the state as the ideal place to find balance between work and life. Fisher also serves as director of the Ohio Department of Development. Other goals include increasing the rate of growth in exports and in per-capita income. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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