Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - Analysis and Trends, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest, Immigration, Changing Gears
While Alabama was putting out the most restrictive laws against illegal immigrants in the country, Dayton, Ohio officials were putting out the welcome mat. And they're not alone. Our Changing Gears team is taking a look at immigration across our region. Niala Boodhoo says Midwestern governments see immigrants as an economic development strategy.
Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Health, Mental Health
Normally when you hear the word schizophrenia, what comes to mind are hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, even violent outbursts. But this is a story about what happens after people with the disease have been stabilized with anti-psychotic medications. For several years now, Cleveland has been the incubator for a new therapy that helps people with schizophrenia get to the next level. Health reporter Anne Glausser has the story.
Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
Five candidates for U.S. Senate today gave their pitches for why they should be the nominee to challenge Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown in November.
Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News, Environment, Government/Politics, Miscellaneous, Energy
There’s a petition drive for yet ANOTHER statewide ballot issue in Ohio. This one proposes that the state borrow billions of dollars to boost what’s termed “clean energy.” But, as statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports, the folks you MIGHT think are behind the issue --- Ohio environmental groups --- say they have nothing to do with it
Posted February 21, 2012
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With just two weeks to go before Ohioans go to the polls, Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have been crisscrossing the state. Santorum's surge and Romney's need to solidify his standing make Ohio potentially one of the most decisive of the March 6th "super-Tuesday" primaries. To get a sense of the current GOP mood, ideastream's Brian Bull visited reliably red Knox County in Central Ohio.
Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
Republican State Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has bowed out of a debate scheduled for Wednesday in downtown Cleveland. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.
Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Education, Government/Politics, StateImpact Ohio
For five years Ohio has offered taxpayer funded vouchers for students in failing public schools to attend private schools. Now the state is expanding the program to include special education students. StateImpact: Ohio’s Ida Lieszkovszky reports the voucher program expansion is good news for some families, but alarming to the local public schools they’re leaving behind.
Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Health, Mental Health, Tuesday Checkup
Our Tuesday check up this morning looks at the use and often abuse of prescription drugs, especially relevant in this week following Whitney Houston's death, and the allegations that she may have mixed pills, and alcohol. Prescription drug abuse is a problem many are acutely aware of - but even more of us ...know next to nothing about.
Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Health, Children's Health
For the third time, a bill that would provide grants to put heart-shocker machines in all US schools is making the rounds in Congress. Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler reports that an obstacle that's stopped this bill before ....could once again halt it.
Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics
Dennis Kucinich and Marcy Kaptur - two incumbent democrats running this year for a single congressional seat - continued to attack each other's records during a debate in Cleveland, while political newcomer Graham Veysey lashed out at BOTH in his effort to gain traction. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports. (Click 'Additional Audio' below to hear entire debate.)
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Climate Scientist Admits To Lying, Leaking Documents
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'We Crush The Cars': Inside The Monster Truck Arena
The sport — yes, sport — of monster truck driving has come a long way.
Justice Department Drops Foreign Bribery Case
It abandoned the case after a string of mistrials and acquittals.
Obama Takes New Approach To Black Voters For 2012
Obama tried not to focus on race in his 2008 campaign, but things are different this time around.
On Tibetan Plateau, A Sense Of Constant Surveillance
Visiting Tibetan areas is risky for reporters. But Tibetans who help them face even greater dangers.
Two Western Journalists Among Dead In Syria
Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times of London and a French photojournalist were killed Wednesday.
Portuguese Wary Of German Drive For Austerity
Some fear compliance with rigorous EU policies could weaken their democracy.
Mubarak's Trial Ends, Sentencing Set For June
Some Egyptians are doubtful the secretive and long trial will bring justice.
Dealing With Dictators, The U.S. Playbook Varies
Some autocrats get the cold shoulder from the U.S., while others get the red-carpet treatment.
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