This last election, there were three spots open for the Lucas County Educational Services Center Board and only two individuals who ran, which means there is a vacancy for the one seat. Judy Hansen who had served on the board for over a decade did not run for [...]
New story from Toledo Free Press, South YMCA 270 memberships short of goal as deadline nears. While the original goal of 500 members was reduced, only 108 memberships resulted from the membership drive designed to save the South Toledo YMCA location.
[...]The Nation’s Report Card — an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education — recently measured math scores in 17 cities. The PD’s Tom Ott reports here:
Cleveland schools fare poorly in U.S. math assessment
The School District, trying to put a positive spin on a dismal picture, states in [...]
After days of secret talks, Senate Democrats tentatively agreed Tuesday night to drop a government-run insurance option from sweeping health care legislation, several officials said, a concession to party moderates whose votes are critical to passage of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. In its place, [...]
In a press release last week, Massachetts Governor Deval Patrick announced that National Grid and Cape Wind have agreed to enter into negotiations for a long-term contract under which the utility would purchase the electricity generated by Cape Wind. Such a Power Purchase Agreement will be a critical requirement for financing [...]
Luke Scott, the 18-year old Councilman-elect from Wellston, wrote one of my favorite tweets of the year this evening.
From @VoteLukeScott : "Got family bible from my grandma tonight.The bible is my great grandmothers bible which I will be sworn in on by @JenniferBrunner on Friday."
Don't tell me there isn't [...]
Swell. Democratic Senators have apparently negotiated themselves under the table and killed the public option according to AP. Get ready for the spin.
From the AP at 8:15PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic senators say they have a tentative deal to drop a government-run insurance option from health care legislation. No further details [...]
Dear Vehicular Imbecile:Here’s some additional background on the case of Frank Giglio, submitted through Map the Mess.
Plain Press December 2009
Fundraising for Justice
by Debbie Webb
The demolition of the home of W.14th Street resident Frank Giglio is approaching its first year anniversary. Mr. Giglio, a long time Tremont resident known for his [...]
RNC Chairman Michael Steele this evening released a fundraising email attacking Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for agreeing with those standing on the right side of history in condemning slavery, women's voting rights, and civil rights.
In his typical, rambling assault on the Thesaurus, Steele brushes off the suggestion that Republicans [...]
For the Something Nice category from Rossford Public Schools system via e-mail:
Rossford High School Peace Council Collects Blankets for Shelter
The Rossford High School Peace Council had a “Warm up the Holidays” blanket drive and collected 35 blankets that will be donated to [...]
This release in from the office of Governor Ted Strickland, I’ve edited it to move up Xunlight since that was the only company in Lucas County receiving funding, the rest of the release is included in full without editing:
Governor Announces Latest Round of Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Awards for Advanced [...]
This in via e-mail, back in July this was a topic that was raised, I recommend the video that I placed on the blog back then as well as the resource material links shared here as an additional point of information in addition to this release from the office [...]
I received several releases today from the Ohio House of Representatives, some of them were not related directly to our area as far as the representative, but they may be of interest to you with the topics covered. Hence, the releases from Sears & Szollosi first, then the others, Rep. [...]
Congressman Dennis Kucinich, one of the most outspoken critics of the President's plan for Afghanistan, will be appearing on MSNBC's "The Ed Show" this evening in the 6PM hour. (We'll update this page with video embed once available).
I was at a Democratic event in Bay Village (tip of northwest Cuyahoga' [...]
This in via e-mail:
Bell Names Transition Team
Mike Bell today announced the members of his full transition team who will be charged with offering suggestions and strategies for implementing the Mayor-Elect’s platform. The Team is made up of representative from all parts of the community including business,
labor, neighborhood organizations, [...]
Insurance coverage for diabetes, autism approved in House votes
The Ohio House on Tuesday, Dec. 8, approved separate bills requiring health insurance companies to provide coverage for diabetes and autism.
House Bill 81, approved 57-39, would require that coverage be provided for diabetes equipment, supplies, medication, diabetes medical nutritional [...]
Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce took a few moments to talk with OhioDaily prior to "The Knockout," an ODP event which served as part strategy session, part pep-rally. Here, Boyce talks about the challenges and opportunities the Democratic Party faces in Ohio in 2010.
Public Provides Thousands of Ideas to Spark New Administration Initiatives
Over the last few days, we've recommended great Ohio-made products you can give for the holidays. A complete listing is here in our fancy Buy Ohio, Give Ohio holiday shopping section.
Today, let's talk about food. Ohioans love food. We especially love chocolate. And as most of us know,' [...]
Steve Austria thought he could get himself some good press by holding a Blue Ribbon Committee to find out how local businesses could create more profitable dealings with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
There’s just one little problem.
The OH-15 blog has been running the panel members names through OpenSecrets’org. [...]
Over at Map the Mess, I get folks who send in stories and ideas to connect. This one caught my eye this morning.
Anybody know anything about this?
Frank Giglio, West 14th, Tremont area. His home was targeted by Cleveland Building and Housing. Three of the inspectors on his case [...]
Michael Bridges, president, Peerless Technologies
Arnold Fife, vice president, CACI
John Garland, president, Central [...]
This is an excellent response to the furious and unfounded assertions of the right-wing denialists that have followed from the release of private email by climate change scientists.
Popular Mechanics has a good review of Climategate. The final page sums up what we know about global warming.
And [...]
In a major climate development, the EPA yesterday formally determined that greenhouse gas pollution imperils the health and well-being of present and future generations. This finding sets the stage for U.S. and Ohio action.
EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement:
"The danger of global warming pollution is clear and present, the [...]
In a major climate development, the EPA yesterday formally determined that greenhouse gas pollution imperils the health and well-being of present and future generations. This finding sets the stage for U.S. and Ohio action.
EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement:
"The danger of global warming pollution is clear and present, the [...]
In a major climate development, the EPA yesterday formally determined that greenhouse gas pollution imperils the health and well-being of present and future generations. This finding sets the stage for U.S. and Ohio action.
EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement:
"The danger of global warming pollution is clear and present, the [...]
In a major climate development, the EPA yesterday formally determined that greenhouse gas pollution imperils the health and well-being of present and future generations. This finding sets the stage for U.S. and Ohio action.
EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement:
"The danger of global warming pollution is clear and present, the [...]
So what did you think, Anthony? Was it just me or did the response at tonight's Ohio Democratic Party "Knockout Punch" event in Cleveland seem a trifle subdued and wary? It was great that over 300 people came out on a cold Monday night, but it seemed to me they [...]
Please: stab me in the eardrums and make the noise stopIn via e-mail from Environment Ohio:
EPA’s Climate Announcement: Most Significant Step Yet
Columbus, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today will finalize its proposed finding that carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants threaten the public health and welfare of current and future generations, setting the stage for regulating [...]
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[...]This in via e-mail from the office of District 2 Toledo City Councilman D. Michael Collins:
District 1 Councilwoman Wilma Brown and District 2 Councilman D. Michael Collins will co-host a public meeting on the City of Toledo’s Transition to Automated Refuse & Recycling Collection
WHAT: Public Meeting on the [...]
U.S. Rep. Zack Space’s 3rd Annual Brave Servicemember Card Campaign has again proven to be a huge success, this year pulling in nearly 11,000 cards which will be delivered to troops serving overseas. The cards were prepared by schoolchildren, community organizations, and others from all over Ohio’s [...] 
Abortion Takes Center Stage (Again)
A month ago, House leaders were forced into a corner by conservative Democrats insisting that health reform legislation include language prohibiting abortion coverage on the exchange. This week, the scenario is threatening to play out again in the upper chamber, where [...]
There is a movement out there to try to force Congress to be required to use whatever healthcare plan is created by them for those who do not have insurance. I received an e-mail forward yesterday from a friend who is a conservative, and I noticed there is a new [...]
Results are unofficial, but U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown appears to have surged in the final hours to claim the title of OhioDaily 2009 Ohio Democrat of the Year. A formal announcement is coming this afternoon.
[...]This in via e-mail from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Announces New Unemployment Compensation Eligibility to Educate More Ohioans for Jobs
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Doug Lumpkin and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut today announced that [...]
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[...]I hope you have plenty of canned food to survive the day. [...]
As world leaders gather in Copenhagen for a major environmental conference, the Environmental Protection Agency has decided to make a rather major move.
The EPA is expected to declare greenhouse gasses a danger to human health and must be regulated. The Supreme Court had previously barred the [...]
Andrew Sullivan wants to know, who is the mother of Trig Palin?
Of course that’s not the real issue here. Instead it all relates to Palin’s recent comments that seem to support the idea that President Barack Obama isn’t a U.S. citizen.
If she thinks that’s fair, than this [...]
You may remember from several months ago that Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman was tapped to serve on the Democratic Change Commission, a panel formed to review the 2008 Democratic Primary and suggest reforms. Back then, the role of superdelegates seemed to be the hot issue.
Well it’s been over [...]
