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Thursday, January 8
Topics: Economy, Education, Politics
In the news, Ohio's new house speaker promises to reboot the economy, the state auditor slams Cuyahoga County for hiring practices, Cleveland's mayor seeks to insert himself in the Medical Mart plans; Ohio's former secretary of state seeks a national stage as GOP party chief, and two of Columbus's most powerful lobbyists try to take each other down. Join us Thursday morning at 9 for our weekly news roundup.
Regional News Stories
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State Announces $25 Million in Cuts To Higher Education Budget
Topics: Education, Politics
The latest round of budget cuts at Ohio's public colleges and universities preserves more than 1.8 Billion dollars in direct insturctional support, but whittles into other kinds of aid. Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut announced the cuts Tuesday. From Ohio Public Radio member station WKSU, M.L Schultze reports...
No More School Buses for North Royalton High Students
Topics: Economy, Education, Other
Parents and students at North Royalton High School are paying the price of rejecting a 5.9 mill school levy last November. The school district this week ended all busing for high school students. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has the story.
Booster Seats Now Mandatory for Kids Ages 4 through 8
Topics: Politics, Health
Ohio drivers who don't put child passenger into special booster seats before buckling them up will soon be risking fines.
Election Reform Bill Won’t Become Law
Topics: Politics
An election reform bill passed by the former Ohio General Assembly will not become law.
Survey says Ohio Spends More than Most on Public Schools Yet Problems Persist
Topics: Economy, Education, Politics
Ohio spends more of its tax dollars on public schools than most states, but still doesn't spend what it should on poor students.
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Around Noon
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Wednesday, January 7
Topics: Arts
Today Dee Perry welcomes a panel of local fashionistas to look back on the year 2008. Joining her are Plain Dealer style editor Kim Crow, Mary Davis of CWRU, and William Perrine from the KSU Fashion School. Dee also opens the phones for you to let us know what was in your closet this past year, and what you want to be wearing in 2009.
Jazz Tracks
Airs Mon-Thu at 9:00 PM
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Thursday, December 25
Topics: Arts
A talented young guitarist from Norway - Lage Lund - follows his own path.
Friday, December 12
Topics: Arts
Northeast Ohio drummer Roy King talks about his new recording.
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