Regional News Stories: January 2009

Governor Readies State Of The State Address
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Future of Cleveland Schools Tied To State Budget
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
When Governor Ted Strickland gives his "state of the state" address today Ohio educators will be listening for hints of what might happen to state school funding. Earlier this month Cleveland's school chief tried to prepare the city for what could happen in a "worst case scenario." Ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Area Jobs Picture Could Become Worse
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The flurry of corporations now shedding jobs is alarming economists, and many agree it's nearly impossible to know how many more layoffs are coming. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Cleveland Mayor Defends His Record On 90.3
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson defended his record of fighting unemployment and crime in the city's neighborhoods. It was one of many issues he spoke about as he spent an hour on 90.3 Tuesday, answering questions and responding to listeners concerns. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Legislators may Have to Chose Between Tax Hike or Casinos
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
If government spending cuts alone are not enough to fill a projected $7 billion hole in Ohio's next state budget, legislators may have to answer a question they'd rather not face: what's the better way to raise cash, gambling casinos or a tax hike? Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Strickland’s Education Reforms to Change School Funding?
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Nearly everyone agrees that there are serious problems in Ohio's school funding system, which was declared unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court four times. And there are hints that one of the major bugs in the funding system will be targeted by Governor Strickland in his education reform proposal. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Med Mart and Convention Center Plan Still Under Scrutiny
Posted Monday, January 26, 2009
Even though Cuyahoga County Commissioners have made their decision on where to build a medical mart and convention center in Downtown Cleveland, there are still many conditions to be met and agreements to be made before the plan can go forward. Ideastream®'s Bill Rice reports.

Browns Name Kokinis General Manager
Posted Monday, January 26, 2009
The Cleveland Browns have introduced their new general manager, whose hiring was announced late Sunday (1/25/09). ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Ohio AG Suing Two Cincinnati Companies He Says Prey on Troubled Homeowners
Posted Monday, January 26, 2009
Ohio's Attorney General is suing two Cincinnati companies that don't deliver on their promises to help Ohioans who are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Cordray says there are community groups and state affiliated programs that legitmately help Ohioans who face foreclosure. In an interview with Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles, Richard Cordray says the scam is targeting people through a direct mail scheme.

New State School Superintendent Confident in Strickland’s Plans to Reform Education
Posted Monday, January 26, 2009
In a few days, Governor Ted Strickland will deliver his third State of the State speech, and he's expected to unveil some of the specifics of his long-awaited plan to reform public education. But with a looming $7 billion budget deficit, it may be a tough time to propose sweeping changes. Newly hired state school superintendent Deborah Delisle says she doesn't know all the details of the governor's plan, but she likes what she's heard.

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