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Recent Coverage
Farmers Among Protesters For And Against Issue 2
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
There were dueling rallies in Columbus Wednesday over that casino ballot issue.
Supporters of the proposal to authorize casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo made "new jobs" the theme of their event. And, ironically, CRITICS of the plan ALSO focused on the jobs issue.....but THEY talked about LOST jobs.
Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has the story.
A Conversation with Senator George Voinovich
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
From county commissioner to Governor and U.S. Senator, George Voinovich has held more elected offices than anyone in Ohio. The way he puts it, he "can't keep a job." Wednesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation with the Republican who describes himself as the "last remaining deficit hawk in the Senate." We'll hear why he just might vote for a health care overhaul, why he still hates casinos and really likes the idea of a county executive in Cuyahoga County.
Issue 2 & the Treatment of Farm Animals - Two Perspectives
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ohio voters will weigh in on the treatment of farm animals in a couple weeks when they vote yea or nay on Issue Two. It's a ballot initiative that wouild create a state livestock review board. Opponents say it's an effort to head off more rigorous oversight that would really protect animals. But, supporters say Issue Two would protect farming and the food supply from animal rights activists. To get a better sense of how farm animals are now treated, ideastream®'s David C. Barnett paid a visit to a Wayne County farm and Morning Edition host Eric Wellman spoke with OSU Animal Behaviorist, Candace Croney.
Gilbert, Penn National Promise Casino Jobs For Locals
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
With just a week to go before election day, Ohio casino developers are making a promise to voters --- the businessmen are vowing to hire local residents for almost all of the jobs that would be created.
Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.
Some Farmers Against Issue 2 Livestock Board Proposal
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Some Ohio farmers say they will be regulated out of business if Ohioans pass state issue two, the proposed constitutional amendment that would set up a board to oversee livestock care in Ohio. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles has more on that story.
Clothing Workers Rally To Keep Jobs
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Several hundred workers protested in Brooklyn Tuesday, hoping to convince suit maker Hugo Boss to continue operations there - and save their jobs.
ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.
In Down Economy, Port Plan Debate Not Exactly Red Hot
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Recent calls for a speedier, more regional approach to moving Port of Cleveland operations away from the downtown lakefront have at least one Cleveland City Hall official taking notice. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.
The Battle Over Overdraft Fees
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Last year, consumers paid banks and credit unions nearly $37 billion in overdraft fees, at as much as $35 per transaction. Banks say consumers are to blame and the high fees are justified. Consumer groups counter that banks game the system to run up more fees. Tuesday morning at 9, join Plain Dealer consumer affairs columnist Sheryl Harris for coverage of the battle over overdrafts and the future of regulation.
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