Regional News Stories: January 2009

Some Skeptical About State of the State Plans
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
In his state of the state address yesterday Governor Ted Strickland made some bold proposals to revamp the state's public-education system, including lengthening the school year by a month and increasing state support for schools and continuation of a tuition freeze at the college level all while promising no new taxes at the state level. Some hailed it as “visionary” while others expressed skepticism because there were so few details on how the state would pay for the governor’s proposals. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff reports reaction here in Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland School Chief Cautious But Hopeful
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Cleveland Schools Chief Eugene Sanders says Governor Ted Strickland's education plan unveiled Wednesday didn't give enough details for the superintendent to revise a plan that could close schools and lay off hundreds. But that doesn't mean he's not hopeful.

Local School Supporters React to Governor’s Education Plan
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland has said he'd be a "failed governor" if he can't find a way to fix education. He finally revealed his plan in Wednesdays today's state of the state speech. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg has some feedback from the education community.

For Employer, Laying off Workers Isn’t Easy
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
More than 200,000 jobs have been cut in the U.S. this year, and it's still only January. Losing a job is devastating, but telling people they're being let go has its own set of difficulties. ideastream®'s Bridget De Chagas reports.

Governor Gives State “Steadfast” Grade in State of State
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland took more than a hour today yesterday to deliver his third annual state-of-the-state address to legislators. Among other things, he proposed ways to fill a projected 7.3 billion dollar shortfall in the upcoming state budget. Statehouse correspondents Bill Cohen and Karen Kasler report now on the speech and the reaction.

2009 State of the State Address
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Full text and audio of Gov. Strickland's 2009 State of the State Address.

Strickland Promises No New taxes but Fees of All Kinds Will be Higher
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
By Mark Niquette THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Gov. Ted Strickland proposed a comprehensive revamping of the state's public-education system today during his third State of the State address, calling for changes in how schools are funded, how long the school year lasts and how students are tested. "We will graduate Ohioans ready to succeed in the modern economy and in modern life," Strickland said during his one-hour speech. "Future generations will look back gratefully and say that when we came together on education, we claimed this new century for Ohio." Strickland said the budget will be balanced and "will not raise taxes on Ohioans." But he said it will require increase in fees, fines and penalties, plus program reductions of 10 to 20 percent in some cases...and financial sacrifice from state employees. "In this budget, I must ask all Ohioans to accept the sacrifices that these times demand," he said.

Both Republicans and Democrats Give Strickland Advice
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
As Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, gets ready to deliver his yearly State-of-the-State address, he's being given all sorts of advice. It's coming from state legislators and from advocacy groups on both sides of the political spectrum. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has some examples.

Seven Billion Dollars For Ohio In Stimulus Bill
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
But as congress prepares to vote on a massive economic stimulus package, Ohio lawmakers are torn. Some are not happy about the price tag and the impact on the federal deficit. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

High Expectations for State of the State Address
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The expectations are high for Governor Strickland's State of the State speech tomorrow. Ohioans will be listening for solutions to the state's economic problems and for his proposals to reform public education. One school funding expert has an idea that he says could revolutionize the system, but critics say his plan isn't worth fighting for. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

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