Regional News Stories: December 2008

Public Universities Offer Extra Financial Help in Uncertain Economy
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Colleges are taking emergency steps to deal with the number of expected dropouts in the coming year, despite the prospect of funding cuts that could eventually mean higher tuition rates. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Ohio’s 2008 Ballot Issues
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The week, as 2008 draws to a close, statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has been reviewing the year in state government and politics. He's already reminded us about major bills that Ohio legislators passed and newsworthy measures that did not become law. Today, in Part 3 of the series, Cohen takes a look at November ballot issues, that let Ohio voters become lawmakers.

Ohio Reaches Agreement with Countrywide Financial
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ohio's Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with one of the nation's major mortgage companies. In an interview with Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles, Jeff Lazer of the Ohio AG's office explains Countrywide Financial will provide foreclosure assistance to thousands of Ohioans. While the final judgment resolves allegations that Countrywide used unfair and deceptive practices in its loan origination and servicing activities, the agreement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing on the part of the company.

GOP Still Dominates Ohio Senate
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Change is coming to the Ohio House, where Democrats take control for the first time in 14 years. But no shakeups are expected in the Senate, where two-thirds of lawmakers are Republican. But lawmakers there are still facing challenges with the state's economy and education. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler talked to the leaders of the Senate.

New Development in Marc Dann Saga
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The two women whose sexual harassment complaints led to the resignation of former Attorney General Marc Dann have been cleared of accusation that they were guilty of harassing others in that office. From our statehouse bureau, Jo Ingles reports.

Judicial Candidates Free to Declare Party Affiliation
Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Candidates for Ohio judgeships are now free to directly proclaim their party affiliation to the voters. That's the thrust of a new rule adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court yesterday. From our statehouse bureau, correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

State Auditor Calls For Cuts In Cuyahoga County Recorder’s Office
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008
According to a report by State Auditor Mary Taylor, The Cuyahoga County Recorder's office could use some pointers when it comes to efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Gretchen Cuda reports.

Stories from the Line: Real Estate Woes
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008
It's not a good time to have a job related to real estate. The collapse of the housing market was a key catalyst to the recession we're currently in. And many people connected to that industry are out of a job or have seen a sharp drop in income. That's where we pick up "Stories from the Line," our ongoing look at the struggles of everyday Ohioans. ideastream's Eric Wellman reports.

Ohio’s Sinking Economy—and Other Big Stories of 2008
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008
All this week, statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has been helping us look back over the big events in state government and politics this past year. We've heard about the big bills that have become law, other proposals that have not, and the hot-button ballot issues that Ohio voters decided in November. Today, in Part 4 of the series, a look at some other highlights of 2008. Actually, it begins with what you might call a low-light -- Ohio's economy.

So Goes Ohio…So Goes the Nation?
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Once again Ohio played a crucial role in the presidential election. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler looks back on the 2008 campaign in Ohio, and finds that the situation may be very different in the next presidential vote.

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