Blackwell endorses new electronic voting with paper trail
Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell approves redesigned Diebold touch screen machines with a paper printout at $2700 each, reversing earlier reluctance. Lorain County boards consider electronic systems after previously selecting optical scans, citing cost and ballot logistics concerns.
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Columbus
Kenneth Blackwell
Lorain
Rousseau
Blackwell
Ohio
Diebold Election
Carlo LoParo
LoParo
Mark Radke
Diebold Election Systems
North
Canton
Fingerhut proposes budget plan for welfare reform
Representative Fingerhut unveils a budget plan outlining funded programs and fiscal adjustments. The proposal prioritizes social welfare, education, and healthcare while outlining revenue measures and anticipated deficits.
Fingerhut pitches $2.4B loan plan to spur Ohio growth
Ohio Senator Eric Fingerhut told Lorain County commissioners his plan would cut some taxes, raise others, and fund a $2.4 billion revolving loan program from alcohol tax revenue to revive manufacturing. He proposes eliminating the tangible personal property tax, making the one penny sales tax permanent, and directing $1.2 billion yearly to a trust for schools and local government needs. Local officials questioned whether the sales tax would cover losses and funds for schools.
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Elyria
Eric Fingerhut
Ohio
Fingerhut
D-Shaker Heights
Bob Taft
Lorain County
Craig Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Avon Lake Library Picket Over Six Month Negotiations
Library workers and supporters gathered outside Avon Lake Public Library as contract talks stalled after six months. Union reps accuse the board of bad faith while director Mary Crehore notes progress and emphasizes no media-driven contract.
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Jason Miller
Chronicle
Avon Lake
Jason Rife
Rife
Library Board
Avon Lake Public Library Board
Anne Mueller
Service Employees International Union District 1199
Cheryl Harmon
Mary Crehore
Crehore
Library
Red Cross seeks max bid for Cedar Point maXair ride
Firelands Chapter of the American Red Cross will run an online charity auction for the first public rides on Cedar Point's maXair thrill ride. Bids run until 8 30 a m May 4 with a starting price of 75 and seats go to the 50 highest bidders. The winning bid includes breakfast, a commemorative medallion and park opening day admission on May 7. Proceeds support Red Cross disaster relief in Erie and Huron counties.
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Sandusky
Cedar Point
Gedar Point
Firelands Chapter
American Red Cross
Ron Rude
Firelands
Erie
Huron
Red Cross
Firelands Red Cross
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