Governor Kasich budget cuts test local tax patience
The Ohio governor’s two year budget slashes for counties municipalities and schools force local officials to propose new revenue or deeper service cuts. Lorain County faces about 1 million in lost funds by 2012 with a 5 to 6 million budget gap overall. Voters will decide whether to raise taxes to cover the shortfall as officials explain service reductions and the need for revenue.
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Opinion: Time for a Libyan no fly zone
The Arab League endorses a no fly zone over Libya signaling a unified regional stance. The United States should back a limited no fly zone under UN auspices without deploying ground forces, relying on European and Arab partners and existing surveillance to counter Gaddafi's air power while avoiding direct US war involvement.
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Eddie Edwards returns to Lorain Council seat
Reader Patrician Blakely praises Eddie Edwards's return to the Lorain Council and his participation in the meeting. Elyria letters urge voters to support him and highlight advocacy for the 5th Ward. Additional readers discuss Elyria funding cuts and ObamaCare concerns.
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Eddie Edwards
Lorain
Senate Bill 5 Shape Shifts State Government Spending
David G. Arredondo defends Senate Bill 5 as a fiscal reform to curb public sector growth. The piece argues for shifting costs from taxpayers to unionized employees, limits on pensions and health benefits, and non‑wage bargaining changes. It cites savings estimates for Ohio counties and local governments, urging broad support.
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