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House and Senate Pass Exotic Animals Bill
Posted May 22, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
The bill to crack down on exotic animal ownership in Ohio has made it through another hurdle. The Ohio House has approved the plan okayed by the Senate…..with a few changes. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports.
Voters First Seeks To Change District Decisions
Posted May 22, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
The group that successfully backed a referendum last fall that repealed a controversial collecting bargaining law is now taking on another issue……redistricting. Statehouse correspondent Radio's Jo Ingles reports.
Allergies or sinus congestion? Some turn to the Neti Pot.
Posted May 22, 2012
Topics: Health
It's allergy season, and if you're sniffling your way through spring, you might be interested in today's Tuesday Check Up. Health reporter Anne Glausser sat down with Evelyn Theiss from The Plain Dealer to talk about the uses of a Neti Pot.
Casinos Track Action With All-Seeing Electronic Eye
Posted May 22, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - Analysis and Trends, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest
Ideastream's Rick Jackson and Brian Bull discuss what's new and on the horizon with casinos' efforts to monitor and track customer behaviors and patterns.
Ohio Legistlators May Change Definition of Renewable Energy
Posted May 21, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News, Environment, Miscellaneous, Energy
Ohio currently tells electric companies --- every year you must get a growing share of your energy from renewable sources like wind and solar power. By 2025, green sources are supposed to make up 12.5 per cent of each company’s power. Now, as part of a major energy policy package, Ohio legislators are considering tinkering with the definition of renewable energy, which has left some environmentalists leery. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports on this issue.
Auditor Says Biodiesel Costing ODOT Millions, Not Reaching Goals
Posted May 21, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News, Environment, Miscellaneous, Energy
State vehicles must use biodiesel – 80 percent diesel fuel and 20 percent soybean derived oil. And state auditor David Yost says that’s costing ODOT 3.3 million dollars over four years. Yost says if the goal was to stimulate demand and production and bring down the price, it’s not working.
Electric Utilities Ad War Causes Customer Confusion
Posted May 21, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News, Government/Politics, Miscellaneous, Energy
Ohio's electricity system was deregulated several years ago, and now customers are able to shop around for the best rates on electric and buy their power from a group of retail providers. But as Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports, this competitive market has sparked a lot of confusion for some customers.
AEP v First Energy
Posted May 21, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - Analysis and Trends, Miscellaneous, Technology
Ohio's electricity system was deregulated several years ago, and now customers are able to shop around for the best rates on electric and buy their power from a group of retail providers. But as Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler reports, this competitive market has sparked a lot of confusion for some customers.
Ohio’s Jobless Rate Again Edges Downward
Posted May 18, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News
It’s getting to be a regular monthly tradition. Once again, Ohio’s official unemployment rate has dropped…by just a little bit. The newly-announced rate for April is 7.4 per cent…..down from the March level of 7.5 percent. From the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Ben Johnson talked about the numbers with statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.
Ads Appear Faster, Meaner, In Ohio Senate Race
Posted May 18, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
It's May and already, television airwaves throughout Ohio are full of political ads that years ago, were not common until after Labor Day. And it's not just that ads are being aired earlier……the spots are already taking a nasty tone. Statehouse bureau correspondent Jo Ingles reports, the race for the U.S. Senate is a prime example.
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U.S.
Stolen Phone Beams Photos To Owner, Who Puts Them On Facebook
A woman posts photos from her stolen phone, in a Facebook album called "Stolen iPhone Adventures."
Blacks, Gays And The Church: A Complex Relationship
While black pastors condemn homosexuality, choirs often are filled with gay singers and musicians.
Woman Charged In Death Of Fetus Is Out Of Jail
She was released today after posting $5,000 bond.
Romney And GOP-Linked Committees Close Fundraising Gap
President Obama will not have the huge spending advantage this November that he did four years ago.
Under Obama, U.S. Govt. Spends At Lowest Rate In Decades, Says Journalist
President Obama is often criticized as a reckless spendthrift. Wrong, a journalist finds.
World
Egyptians Prepare For Historic Presidential Vote
The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority.
Former Taliban Stronghold Faces The Post-U.S. Future
When American forces leave the town of Marjah, will Afghan forces be able to keep the peace?
As Egyptians Prepare To Vote, Jimmy Carter Watches 'Complete Transformation'
He is in Egypt to observe its first free presidential election, which begins on Wednesday.
Is Al-Qaida Dropping Clues About Planned Attacks?
Al-Qaida likes to taunt the West by hinting of future attacks in its videos and publications.
Spain's Borrowing Costs Continue To Rise
The costs have been hovering near levels that sent Greece, Ireland and Portugal into bailouts.
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