Turnpike Pays Higher Wages Than ODOT in Ohio
The Plain Dealer reports Ohio Turnpike workers earned about 17 percent more than ODOT staff in 2010, averaging 62 700 dollars versus 53 300 dollars. Turnpike Chairman Balog defends pay as reflecting superior service while a trucking lobbyist argues alignments could cut costs and tolls. Kasich proposes leasing the turnpike for 2.5 billion dollars.
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Man who killed wife to be released after prison
An Ohio man sentenced in 2000 for voluntary manslaughter and related offenses will be released next month after 11 years in prison for the 1999 murder and dismemberment of his wife Lynnette Craft in Swanton. The family advocates for Lynnette's Law to require victim input on post release supervision.
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Wisconsin
Allen County
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Lynnette
Bob Quast
Ohio considers 44 million cut to inmate health care
A six year old lawsuit over Ohio prisoner health care remains in play as lawmakers review a two year budget plan reducing inmate medical funding by 18.4 percent from 2011 to 2013. The state budgets $239 million annually for inmate care, with costs per inmate rising from 2001 to 2010.
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GOP voters wish for more pizzazz in 2012 field poll
APGIE poll shows 45 percent of Republicans dissatisfied with declared or likely GOP candidates, up from 33 percent two months earlier, while 41 percent are satisfied, down from 52 percent. Voters want stronger appeal and less “cold fish” presence as candidates like Romney Palin Gingrich and Trump garner mixed favorability.
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Chronicle-Telegram wins AP Ohio awards in 2010
The Chronicle-Telegram staff earned multiple 2010 AP Society of Ohio prizes in Division III. John Cole and Andy Young tied for Best Columnist honors, Scott Petrak won Best Sports Writer, Lisa Roberson earned Best Feature Writer and other medals for General Excellence and Daily Sports Section.
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Groups push passage of Ohio budget plan
Two groups form to back Gov Kasich proposed 55.5 billion two year budget. One Ohio United and Ohio Campaign For Jobs rally support with ads and endorsements from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. University of Akron analyst notes growing policy persuasion ahead of elections.
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Ohio proposal would boost logging rights revenue
Officials estimate a plan to raise logging of new growth in Ohio forests could yield about 700000 in additional state revenue. The proposal would allow 29 percent of new growth to be logged starting July and 36 percent the following year, up from the current 17 percent in 19 forests.
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Columbus Dispatch
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