Executions on Hold as Courts Rule in Ohio
Ohio faces a backlog on death row as courts rule on the capital punishment law. Attorney General Marc Dann cites uncertain timing for executions amid Supreme Court challenges to lethal injection. 184 inmates are on death row with 16 closest to execution. 20 inmates remain blocked by federal appeals.
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Marc Dann
U.S. Supreme Court
James Filiaggi
Christopher Newton
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Cuyahoga County votes face third major system change this year
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections again seeks a new voting system for November after canceling a 21 million dollar touch screen setup and spending 1.5 million on central counting for March. Budgeting estimates run 10 to 15 million with bids set for May 1. ES&S and Diebold and Hart InterCivic offer precinct based optical scans. Two races automatic recounts follow a narrow margin in March.
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International Baccalaureate arrives at Oberlin schools
Oberlin plans to integrate International Baccalaureate into K through 12 education with high school credits toward a diploma. The program, controversial nationwide, has faced legal challenges and opposition but gains support from officials and proponents. Kosten for startup and annual fees estimated at about 190 thousand dollars, including training and visits to IB schools.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Oberlin
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Spain
Geoffrey Andrews
Upper St. Clair
Pittsburgh
American Civil Liberties Union
Anti-tobacco group shifts funds to shield Ohio programs
The Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation board voted to move 190 million dollars into separate nonprofit accounts to keep funds from Gov. Strickland and lawmakers. They seek attorney general appointment of special counsel and defend the move as protecting Ohio lives while supporting a 1.57 billion economic recovery plan that funds internships and co op programs.
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General Assembly
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Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation Board
Marc Dann
Ohio
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Strickland
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