Ohio’s casinos, racinos post another big month, blowing away pre-pandemic records for gambling revenue. Local governments are getting less stimulus cash than predicted, but it's still a lot. EPA plan to phase down production of HFCs used in fridges, air conditioners should not stress consumers. How unusual is this chilly May -- and Mother’s Day snow? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 11, 2021•5 min
The Cleveland Congressional district with Black voters in the majority likely will lose that status next year. Northeast Ohio’s transportation planning agency wants to spend roughly $13.4 billion in predicted federal, state, and local revenues over 30 years. Cleveland Housing Court warns renters that eviction moratorium could end sooner than expected following judge’s ruling. 350 pretrial inmates will be moved five hours from Cleveland as federal contract with private facility ends. See acast.co...
May 10, 2021•5 min
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson calls it quits and will not seek an unprecedented fifth term. Wolstein Center coronavirus mass vaccination clinic to offer Johnson & Johnson shots next week. Downtown Cleveland hotels score big, in occupancy and rates, during NFL Draft. Northeast Ohio Congress members seek big money for local projects through earmarks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 07, 2021•5 min
Ohio Senate Republicans abandon plan to ask voters to change redistricting deadlines. Ohio broadband expansion bill clears legislature, heads to Gov. Mike DeWine. Where’s the $2.4 million in naming rights for Huntington Convention Center, oversight board asks. In small test of mail delivery, U.S. Postal Service delivered just one of 8 letters on time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 06, 2021•5 min
Prosecutors in Cuyahoga County among the nation’s leaders in seeking the death penalty since 1970s, researchers say. What should Ohio law call spouses? Husband and wife? Legally married couple? Two men released from Cuyahoga County Jail after serving 14 years for crime they say they didn’t commit. NFL Draft in Cleveland delivers strong TV ratings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 05, 2021•6 min
Parking restrictions stifled restaurant sales during the NFL draft. State Sen. Sandra Williams announces a run for Cleveland mayor. Ohio EPA seeks millions from demolition company operator for tons of toxic debris at Arco Recycling dump in East Cleveland. Northeast Ohio car sales jump nearly 8% despite supply shortages amid pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 04, 2021•5 min
A Stow judge so dislikes his colleague that he's running for her seat, even with four years left on his own. Downtown Cleveland during the 2021 NFL Draft. Cleveland Heights man among 45 people killed Friday in stampede at Israeli religious festival. Cleveland Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland resigns seat after nearly 16 years in office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 03, 2021•5 min
Is Opportunity Corridor the new Chagrin Highlands, a failed vision? Voting up in 2020, but pandemic kept some away; Census Bureau report offers new look at who voted and who didn’t. Ohio’s coronavirus case rate dips as number of red alert counties is reduced to 45. Here’s how Destination Cleveland plans to promote the NFL Draft (and the city). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 30, 2021•6 min
With Ohio losing a seat in Congress, likely a Republican, is gerrymandering in our future? Ohio lawmakers again want to end E-Check requirements in Northeast Ohio. Oil and gas trade group gave more than $1 million to anti-HB6 dark money campaign. Ohio State's battle to trademark the word "The" takes another turn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 29, 2021•6 min
Gov. Mike DeWine to end quarantine rules for vaccinated Ohioans. Wolstein Center coronavirus mass vaccination clinic will be open extra 4 weeks, now accepting walk-ins. Cleveland Heights police cited by CSU Diversity Institute over 3:1 racial disparity in traffic stops. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 28, 2021•5 min
Ohio loses a congressional seat in apportionment from census 2020 results. How many people are skipping their second coronavirus vaccine shot -- and making herd immunity harder to reach? U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announces run for U.S. Senate. Cleveland police union takes fight to reinstate cop who killed Tamir Rice to Ohio Supreme Court. Cedar Point won’t require guests to wear face masks on rides, plus other changes in park safety policies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 27, 2021•6 min
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told the truth when he said politics played no role in his vaccine distribution. FirstEnergy Corp. expects to pay financial penalty to resolve House Bill 6 bribery investigation. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge cancels Trump administration move to deny service to homeless transgender people. Four Ohio lawmakers request re-opening of the federal investigation of Tamir Rice’s death. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 26, 2021•5 min
Ohio GOP elections bill would limit ballot drop boxes, allow online absentee requests. Ohio unemployment claims hit months-long lows as officials tout progress with wait times, fighting fraud. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine might change the metric he's using for when he lifts all coronavirus restrictions. Don’t hold your breath on passing marijuana banking legislation, says Senate banking chair Sherrod Brown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 23, 2021•5 min
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the legislature want to reform policing in the state. Summit County canceling coronavirus vaccine clinic at fairgrounds due to decreased demand. The state has decided that Pfizer vaccines will be administered in the final weeks of the mass vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center. The state has decided that Pfizer vaccines will be administered in the final weeks of the mass vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center. Bill listing party ID for Ohio Supreme Court candidat...
Apr 22, 2021•5 min
State panel suspends indicted Cleveland City Councilman Ken Johnson. Clevelanders for Public Comment says a majority of City Council members support public speaking time. Gonzalez resumes effort to let college athletes earn money. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 21, 2021•4 min
Rep. Steve Stivers resigning to take Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s top job. Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish wants county workers back in the office. Cleveland Indians increase capacity at Progressive Field to 40% for May. State board votes to increase Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries to 130 from current 57. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 20, 2021•6 min
How much would you save under the Ohio income tax cut proposed by House Republicans? Likely a few dimes every week. Cuyahoga County's dramatic progress on expanding Pre-K gets crippled by the pandemic. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again citing inability to get new lethal-injection drugs. Social justice advocates pitch plan for Cleveland to target $541M in aid to address racism’s impacts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 19, 2021•5 min
Cleveland police fatally shoot man while pursuing homicide suspect, sources say. Restaurant industry’s critical challenge? Hiring workers. Should Cleveland's Amtrak station move back to Tower City? 2 Health officials await autopsy on Ohio college student who died after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Jim Jordan knocks heads with Dr. Anthony Fauci. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 16, 2021•6 min
Former top prosecutor on Ohio House Bill 6 bribery case expects no trial in 2021. Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over whether state historical society can take over golf course built on ancient earthworks. Facebook officials dispute antitrust lawsuit filed by Ohio, other states. John Boehner dishes on former Ohio Gov. John Kasich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 15, 2021•4 min
Divided federal appeals court in Ohio upholds law banning Down syndrome abortions. Cuyahoga County Council approves $10.9 million to pay back furloughed workers. Cleveland investment banker Mike Gibbons becomes fourth GOP candidate in U.S. Senate race. Sen. Rob Portman, who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine during clinical testing, urges Ohioans to get vaccinated despite setback. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 14, 2021•5 min
Lawyers for University Hospitals and the former director of the embryo lab have their courtroom showdown. City of Cleveland reveals first glimpse of its new lakefront ‘land bridge’ concept in application for state money. Lawsuit: Ohio prison officials wrongly diverted inmates’ COVID-19 stimulus payments to pay fees, fines. New lakefront special improvement district could lead to new Lake Erie trails following innovative Euclid example. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 13, 2021•6 min
Why doesn't Cleveland City Council let the public speak at its meetings? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 12, 2021•30 min
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish wants to give county workers a 12 holiday each year, for Juneteenth. Six Cleveland City Council members back creating a time for public speaking at meetings. Detroit-Shoreway apartment project approved after deal reached to demolish former Mexican-American club. Filing in case of Cleveland schools therapist reveals sweeping scope of investigation into Capitol attack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 12, 2021•6 min
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposes using more than $1 billion in federal relief money to balance state unemployment fund. University Hospitals fires back at the former head of its lab where 4,000 embryos and eggs became nonviable. The 2021 Ohio State Fair will be closed to the public. ODOT’s 2021 construction projects in Northeast Ohio: see where orange barrels will be this summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 09, 2021•7 min
As many as 2,000 households in East Cleveland to receive affordable, high speed internet service through public-private partnership. Rocky River has a teacher purge after a misconduct investigation. Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s telemedicine abortion ban. Cleveland police veteran tapped as RTA police chief. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 08, 2021•7 min
Turns out Cleveland isn’t growing its population during the pandemic – it’s just losing fewer people. Dozens of schools are suing Ohio to get private school vouchers declared unconstitutional. 350-year-old tree in Bay Village comes down. Owner of Masonic Temple in Cleveland sues Live Nation, claiming promoter is muscling venue out of shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 07, 2021•6 min
Nina Turner has a commanding money advantage in the battle to replace Marcia Fudge in Congress. Ohio will use Pfizer to vaccinate 16, 17-year-old students at school before summer break. Jim Jordan’s campaign explains large errors on its Federal Election Commission reports. Budish administration accused of failing to seek state reimbursements for public defender, possibly costing taxpayers $1.2 million. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 06, 2021•6 min
Northeast Ohio's Vaccine Queens step up to vaccinate the homebound because Cuyahoga County's Health Board again drops the ball. John Husted use of the term 'Wuhan virus' has offended many asian Ohioans. Cleveland Indians home opener. Intro, a new timber building, gets an architectural review. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 05, 2021•6 min
Michagan's coronavirus cases are skyrocketing compared to Ohio's. John Husted again defends use of the term 'Wuhan virus'. Mike DeWine offers vaccine to any college student in the state starting next week. Mike DeWine offers vaccine to any college student in the state starting next week. New unemployment claims have dropped significantly in recent weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 02, 2021•5 min
New details emerging about NFL Draft in Cleveland: 20 top prospects expected to attend, nightly fireworks, concerts, red carpet & more. Mike DeWine's metric for lifting coronavirus errors is getting worse, not better. Gov. Mike DeWine signs repeal of nuclear bailout, other parts of scandal-tainted House Bill 6. Oops! Email touts bid for fifth term, but Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says not so fast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 01, 2021•5 min
