Ohio Republicans shift on wages in union negotiations
In Columbus Republicans announce support for wage bargaining rights for state employees in a bill that still bars unions from negotiating benefits sick time or vacation and bans strikes. Senate President Tom Niehaus says the move follows hours of testimony, not protests, as lawmakers seek fairness for all state workers. He notes Gov Kasich supports the bill though he did not write it and Wisconsin peers face different political dynamics.
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Local demonstrations planned to back union workers
Labor rallies in Elyria and Lorain oppose Senate Bill 5. AFL-CIO president Joe Thayer organized protests after talks with Rep. Matt Lundy about limiting public worker bargaining. Rallies set for Elyria and Lorain to show broad participation and reject the bill.
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Baird files as write in for Council
Elyria former city Councilman Jack Baird announces as a Republican write in candidate for an at large council seat. He retired four years ago to travel and enjoy his grandchildren. The primary deadline was 4 p.m. Tuesday with 50 write ins needed for nomination.
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Commissioners cut aviary inspector mileage to 37 cents
Elyria The Lorain County Commissioners approved a 3 0 vote to reduce mileage reimbursements for aviary inspector Jim Toole from 51 to 37 cents per mile, affecting about $300 annually and totaling roughly $2 300 in county savings. Williams plans further small cuts while federal grants fund airport repairs study and a fire inspection flagged unsafe doors at the juvenile detention home.
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Critics in Oregon pressure Wu over mental health
In Salem a seven term Democrat David Wu faces calls to resign after disclosures about his mental health. The Oregon Republican Party chair and a major newspaper urged his departure while Wu defends his continued service and rejects quitting. He admitted the tiger costume photo while running for reelection was unprofessional.
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