Regional News Stories: December 2008

State Lawmakers Consider County Land Bank Bill
Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Ohio lawmakers are considering a proposal that could allow communities to destroy some homes in order to save others. From our statehouse bureau, Jo Ingles reports.

An End to Mayor’s Courts?
Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008
The latest attempt to do away with mayor's courts in Ohio may get a vote from the Legislature before this year is through. It would shut down more than 330 such courts in the state. For Ohio Public Radio, WKSU's M.L. Schultze has more.

Ohio Colleges Struggle in Global Competition
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A national study of colleges shows Ohio is falling far short of a passing grade on affordability and is lagging behind other states and other countries in the number of adults who hold at least an associate's degree. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports on the state's higher education challenges and bright spots.

Mayors Unite to Fight Illegal Gun Sales
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Gun control advocates say a child is shot and killed in America every three hours -- often with a gun that was acquired illegally. That daunting statistic was the basis of a forum in Cleveland Tuesday, in which politicians and residents discussed ways to stem the illegal weapons market known as the "iron pipeline, which they say has become both a crime and public health problem nationwide. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Youngstown Leads Way In Regional Revenue Sharing
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Chamber proposes that towns and cities in the Mahoning Valley share the money they bring in from taxes. Tony Paglia, the Vice President of Government Government Affairs for the Chamber, explains the plan to ideastream's Rick Jackson.

Economy Forces Brunswick to Cancel Holiday Parade
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The state didn't let its dire financial situation keep it from starting its annual holiday celebration. But the economy is forcing at least one city to cut back this Christmas. From our Statehouse bureau, Karen Kasler reports.

Panel of Lawmakers Worry about Accuracy of New Breathalyzers
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A plan to purchase 700 new breathalyzer machines for Ohio's police, sheriffs, and highway patrol officers has been put on hold. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles explains why.

Strickland Warns of Big Budget Shortfall
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
More big cuts in state government programs and the layoff of hundreds of state employees in Ohio are now a growing possibility. Governor Ted Strickland and his budget advisors have unveiled some stunning new numbers that show state government is facing a new and growing budget deficit --- actually two of them. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Akron Develops Economic Ties With German Sister City
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Northeast Ohioans are getting a taste of German culture with the opening of the fifth annual Chriskindl Market in Akron. But, this year's holiday collaboration between Akron and Chemnitz, Germany features more than just beer and bratwurst. Government and business leaders used the kick-off of the downtown shopping fair to announce a new business relationship between the two cities. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Two Innerbelt Lanes Re-Open
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Northeast Ohio commuters can look forward to a quicker trip through Cleveland thanks to the re-opening of a couple of closed lanes on the Innerbelt. The Ohio Department of Transportation has been trying to reduce the weight of traffic on the aging structure, and apparently a ban on truck traffic has done the trick. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

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