Lorain County districts seek tax hikes as Kasich budget bites
Four Lorain County districts Firelands Midview North Ridgeville and Wellington ask voters to approve operating levies amid anticipated state aid and stimulus cuts tied to Gov Kasich 2012 13 budget. Districts warn of 5 to 11 percent funding losses, urging approval to preserve education quality and local tax relief.
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Levy mix tests district voices across county line
Voters in Erie and Lorain counties face new 4.95 mill five year operating levy plan as the district seeks to raise about 1.5 million annually. If rejected, 1 million in cuts and staff layoffs loom. passage could restore some funds and fund all day kindergarten and lower fees.
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Greg King
John Kuhn
Kuhn
Kasich
Residents praise Elyria street upgrades and public health policy clash
A reader lauds East River Street improvements near EMH Elyria Medical Center and praises Mayor Bill Grace for funding safer sidewalks and lighting. The letter also rails against proposed Medicare privatization, urges voting yes on Amherst Issue 2, and notes personal ties to Amherst schools and the Steele High area.
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Eastern Heights
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Powers
Marion Steele
Amherst
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Will Kline Aims to Diminish Federal Role in Education
Marine veteran Rep. John Kline of Minnesota chairs the Education and the Workforce Committee. He argues for a greatly reduced federal footprint in K-12 schooling, opposes No Child Left Behind as currently written, and favors charter schools while criticizing high stakes testing and the highly qualified teacher standard. The piece notes political dynamics with unions, states, and 14 000 districts, and cites Duncan's NCLB failure projections.
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