Regional News Stories: September 2008

Sound of Ideas Looks Ahead to Debate
Posted Friday, September 26, 2008
There was no shortage of opinions from 90.3 listeners this morning as The Sound of Ideas discussed whether John McCain's decision to forego tonight's scheduled presidential debate was a political stunt or an example of leadership.

Governor Asks ODOT to Investigate Rising Road Salt Prices
Posted Friday, September 26, 2008
Governor Strickland's office has asked the Ohio Department of Transportation to investigate surging prices for road salt. Prices skyrocketed after supplies were depleted by a bad winter last winter. Some cities report they're paying nearly twice what they paid last year. Some communities talking about using less salt this winter, or mixing salt with cheaper alternatives like sand. This morning the Plain Dealer reported that some communities are considering importing salt from other countries.

Payday Loan Debate Heats Up in Columbus
Posted Friday, September 26, 2008
The November election is still about 40 days away but already, advocates for and against that payday loan ballot issue are out on the streets, pushing their point of view. Yesterday, in Columbus alone, two groups with opposing views held dueling news conferences. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Upside/Downside Business Roundup
Posted Friday, September 26, 2008
With talk of the economy dominating the headlines this week, we thought we'd use this time to focus on a couple business stories that are being overshadowed. Ford announced that it will keep its Cleveland Engine Plant No 1 shuttered for a bit longer than expected, and the Cleveland Clinic retools its blueprint for a future campus in Twinsburg over environmental concerns. ideastrea®'s Eric Wellman reports.

The Urban Agenda: Where the Candidates Stand on Cities
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
Eric Wellman talks with ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff about what presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama propose to help urban areas.

Goodyear’s Money Tied Up In Troubled Fund
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
A run on the money market fund invested in Lehman Brothers has tied up about $360 million in a major Ohio company's money. For Ohio Public Radio, WKSU's M.L. Schultze has more.

PUCO Hosts Electricity Cost Hearings
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
Representatives of a state regulatory agency got an earful in Cleveland this afternoon, as people testified about the impacts of a proposed electricity price hike by First Energy Corp. Ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Marketplace Host Says Administration Pushed Congress Into A Corner
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
The possibility that the United States government may bail out the banking industry to the tune of 700 billion dollars has more than a few people up in arms. Today, 90.3 listeners voiced their outrage to Kai Ryssdal, host of public radio’s Marketplace and this morning’s guest on The Sound of ideas. ideastream's Gretchen Cuda has more.

Ohio Economists Urge Alternative Route To Stablizing Markets
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke spent a second long day taking a grilling from lawmakers on a possible $700 billion rescue package. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports on Ohio perspectives on what to do next.

Rural Voters May Be Key To McCain’s Chances In Ohio
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson checked in with Ohio lawmakers on Capitol Hill for their perspective on what it will take to win over rural voters in this battleground state.

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