Regional News Stories: June 2009

State Senate Set to Vote on Budget Today
Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009
State Senators are set to vote on their $53 billion state budget today, after making some more changes in the spending plan that was sent over from the House. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler has the details.

Some State Lawmakers Are Pushing for another Payday Crackdown
Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Some Ohio legislators are accusing payday lenders of skirting the spirit of a new state law, so they can continue to charge sky-high rates on short-term loans. The lenders insist they aren't doing anything illegal, but the lawmakers are still vowing to pass another crackdown. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Ten Economic Development Initiatives Honored By Team NEO
Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ten Northeast Ohio economic development initiatives were honored last night for having a positive impact in building a vibrant 21st century regional economy. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Avon Looks to Boost Revenues with a New Ballpark
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A capacity crowd watched the Lake Erie Crushers beat the Windy City Thunderbolts, Tuesday night, in a new ball park just off Interstate 90 in Lorain County. All Pro Freight Stadium is home for the Crushers -- a minor league team stocked with players looking for a second chance. This story is about more than baseball, though. The city of Avon is hoping that the team will give a boost to the local economy. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Dayton To Lose NCR HQ
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
There's been another huge blow to Ohio's job market today, as NCR Corp announced it's pulling its world headquarters out and heading to Duluth Georgia. Cheri Lawson has the story.

Group Debates Possible County Government Reform
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A panel that hopes to change the structure of Cuyahoga County Government is racing to put a proposal on the November ballot. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Casino Backers Pushing For a November Ballot Issue
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Backers of a proposed ballot issue that would authorize gambling casinos in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Columbus insist they are still working toward a ballot issue THIS November, despite reports they might wait another year.

MetroHealth Launches “Medical Home” Program
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Advocates of healthcare reform point out that the United States spends twice as much per person on healthcare than many other developed countries. They say that one of the things that contributes to the high cost of care is the fact that many people, especially the uninsured, don't have access to a primary care physician. MetroHealth Medical Center has recently launched a "Medical Home" program to help address this problem. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with the Plain Dealer's Sarah Jane Tribble in 90.3's Tuesday Checkup.

Daniel Wilson to Be Executed Tomorrow Morning
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A man who locked a woman in the trunk of her car in Elyria and then lit the car on fire has just lost an appeal for mercy from the governor. That means the execution of Daniel Wilson remains scheduled for tomorrow morning. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Kasich Officially Announces Run for Governor
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Former nine-term Central Ohio Congressman John Kasich made it official yesterday: he wants Governor Ted Strickland's job. Kasich made the announcement in his adopted hometown of Westerville as several hundred supporters cheered him on. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen was there too and he filed this report.

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