Can map be repeal-proof
Ohio Republicans weigh a parliamentary move to shield new congressional districts from repeal. Democrats warn the tactic could render the map repeal-proof while the Senate panel considers funding to implement the plan and possibly shift the primary date to May to allow time for redistricting. County boards say staffing needs would be substantial to enact the map.
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Columbus
Democratic Party
Chris Redfern
Ohio Senate
Ity
Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee
Keith
Faber
Boards of Elections
Ohio Association of Election Officials
Aaron Ockerman
Franklin County
Ockerman
Lorain County August unemployment falls to 8 percent
Lorain County unemployment drops to 8.0 percent in August from 9.7 percent a year earlier, with Elyria at 7.7 percent and Lorain at 10.2 percent. Statewide and national rates both sit at 9.1 percent, while officials urge focus on long term trends over monthly shifts.
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Elyria
Lorain
Murphy
Stomper Mascot Head Stolen From Avon Stadium
Lake Erie Crushers say Stomper the mascot lost the head of the costume about a month ago from a storage closet at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon. Daniel Helm notes the head is worth a few hundred dollars and a replacement is on the way as police suspended the investigation.
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All Pro Freight Stadium
Avon
Young people numb to online slurs in AP MTV poll
AP MTV poll finds many teens and young adults exposed to racist and sexist language online and via texting. The majority say such terms offend little, while half regularly see discriminatory slang including racial taunts and slurs like slut fag and retard.
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Lorain County weighs sales tax campaign plan
Lorain County commissioners plan a brief push on a 0.25 percent sales tax increase with no campaign committee yet. If the tax fails, officials warn of 2.5 to 3.3 million dollars in cuts, and the Keep Our County Safe Committee could be revived to support voters.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Ted Kale
Kale
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