Civil rights leaders plan vigils in Dayton and Cincinnati weekend
Civil rights leaders announce vigils and rallies in 100 cities including Dayton and Cincinnati to urge the Justice Department to charge George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case. An Ohio advocacy group links federal subsidies to the national obesity epidemic. Warren County hosts a fairgrounds redevelopment site and a county fair info booth this week. Madison Local Schools appoint Brad Miller to fill late Mike Miller's seat. Assistant Prosecutor Bruce McGary updates county commissioners on Pilot Flying J truck stop site litigation at Ohio 123 and I-71 Turtlecreek Two.
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Snowden seeks temporary asylum in Russia
Edward Snowden, the American leaker, has applied for temporary asylum in Russia saying he faces persecution and potential torture or death from the U.S. government. A2 U.S. military reform gains conservative support as lawmakers push to overhaul the military justice system amid rising sexual assault cases.
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Ohio homeowners face wind and hail damage deductibles rising
Insurers faced with a surge of storm claims over five years are asking homeowners to pay a separate wind and hail deductible. Meanwhile General Motors reports 4.85 million vehicles sold worldwide in the first half, a 4 percent rise that narrows Toyota’s lead.
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State to form task force over idle state property
Ohio state government may create a task force to identify and assess its nearly 36 000 state owned properties for sale productive use or consolidation. Treasurer Josh Mandel urged updating the inventory online to enable selling or renting assets to generate revenue without tax increases.
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Middletown's Bond Rating Downgraded by Moody's
Moody's Investors Service lowered Middletown's bond rating Monday from Aa2 to Aa3 citing a deteriorating tax base, demographic profile, reliance on income tax receipts, pension obligations, and a near $1 million transfer from the general fund to Weatherwax Golf Course. The downgrade increases borrowing costs for the city.
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Liberty Center may add 0.5% sales tax for project
Butler County trustees seek a 0.5 percent sales tax via the Liberty Community Authority to fund the $300 million Liberty Center complex. The seven member board would be appointed by Butler County and Steiner Associates, with county commissioners to decide on approval and financing.
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Butler County 6.25 percent Liberty Center 6.75 percent Hamilton County 65 percent Narren County 504 Source Ohio Department of Taxation The Middletown Journal continues to bring you new details about Liberty Center and updates on local development and the economy.
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Moody's reviews about a dozen factors including budget management demographics and wealth. Diversifying operating revenues raising living standards and growing the tax base can lift the city’s rating.
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Cordray Confirmed as Head of Federal Consumer Watchdog
The Senate approved Richard Cordray 66 to 34 after 730 days and two nominations amid Senate acrimony. Ohio senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman backed Cordray, ending a stalemate over presidential nominations and avoiding a potential nuclear option. Cordray pledged to continue his work as consumer protection chief.
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