Regional News Stories: February 2009

Strickland Tax Credits To Stimulate Economy…In Three Years
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
He proposed a handful of tax credits for businesses in his recent State of the State speech but businesses won't see two of these tax credits for at least three years. Strickland has proposed the renewal of a tax credit to fuel startup technology companies. But his budget document says the impact of the credit will be delayed three to five years. The governor also proposed a tax credit that cities and towns can use to help spur urban development. But those credits can't be claimed until 2013. Two years ago, Strickland said he was against the use of tax credits.

Nation’s Unemployment & Ohio’s Acclerate
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
Crain's Business Daily: Ohioans are filing unemployment claims at an accelerated pace - particularly in Northeast Ohio - according to Cleveland economist George Zeller.

Ruling in Cuyahoga Falls Child Sex Case Stands
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that when a person is arrested for arranging to have sex with a minor, there has to be proof that a minor was involved. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

State’s Highest Court to Rule on Validity of Portable Breathalyzer Results
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
The standard for blood alcohol evidence to convict in a drunk driving trial is strict and scientific. But the Ohio Supreme Court is being asked whether the results from a portable breathalyzer can be enough to arrest a suspected drunk driver. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Strickland Unveils Complicated Proposal for Education Reform
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
This week, Governor Ted Strickland unveiled dozens of changes to the way Ohio students are taught and the way the state pays for schooling. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has the details of a very complicated proposal.

Upside/Downside: Young Companies in Search of an Angel
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
A slowing economy has many startup businesses wondering how they're going to get funding. As much as they might want to they can't always turn to an angel in this climate. In this week's edition of upside downside, we're talking about a type of angel, known as angel investors. These are people who help startup companies plug the gap when money from friends and family isn't quite enough. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with Scott Shane, a business professor at Case Western Reserve University.

Company Embraces Wind as Viable Power Alternative
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
A company in Lorain has put up its own wind turbine that it says will meet most of its electricity needs at its sales and distribution facility. It's one of just a few instances of a private business taking the leap into wind energy as a way to become energy independent. ideastream®'s Bill Rice reports.

Toll Free Hotline for Help with Food, Unemployment Hits Record in 2008
Posted Thursday, February 5, 2009
As layoff numbers pile up, social service agencies are reporting an increase in pleas for help. One of the primary sources of help in NE Ohio is 211, United Way's First Call for Help line. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports the referral service has seen a dramatic growth in calls.

Can Bacteria Cause Early Labor?
Posted Thursday, February 5, 2009
Babies that are born prematurely often suffer from a host of medical problems. A local microbiologist thinks she has found a link between the bacteria in your mouth and a woman's risk of going into labor early. If she's right, your first prenatal check-up may be a visit to your dentist's office. ideastream® health reporter Gretchen Cuda has this story.

Lessons of the Great Depression
Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2009
For those who grew up during the long periods of economic prosperity - the 2008/2009 recession has been an unprecedented and unanticipated sea change. But those who lived through the Great Depression have been here before - in fact, they've seen much worse. As ideastream's® Caitlin Johnson reports, their experience is well worth remembering in these times.

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