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Does Ohio's marijuana amendment include tax breaks for growers?
The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants says marijuana investors ...
The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants says marijuana investors who want Ohioans to pass a ballot issue this fall to legalize the plant stand to benefit financially through tax exemptions. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports. WKSU's Jo Ingles reports.
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ACLU backs Ohio ballot issue legalizing marijuana
The Ohio American Civil Liberties Union is voicing its support ...
The Ohio American Civil Liberties Union is voicing its support for Issue 3. The proposed amendment sponsored by ResonsibleOhio would legalize marijuana in Ohio for anyone 21 or older. Ten growing sites would be established and limited home growing would be allowed. Christine Link is the executive director of the Ohio ALCU. She says it's time to end marijuana prohibition. WKSU's Lauren Blue reports.
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Ohio Democrats are concerned with threats to shut down federal government
Congress is working on a budget deal, but the building ...
Congress is working on a budget deal, but the building fight over Planned Parenthood could lead to a stalemate and a government shutdown. Statehouse correspondent Andy Chow reports. WKSU's Andy Chow reports.
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Ex-Congressman Kucinich is now in the Lakewood Hospital fight
Former Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich has joined the fight to ...
Former Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich has joined the fight to keep Lakewood Hospital open. Kucinich accuses the Cleveland Clinic, which operates the facility, of secretly making it appear the community hospital cannot be operated at a profit. WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports. WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports.
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New survey shows young home buyers prefer to live in "walkable communities"
Walkable communities are becoming more and more popular among young ...
Walkable communities are becoming more and more popular among young home buyers. A new survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials prefer walking over driving. They're also likely to make sacrifices to buy a home in "walkable communities," such as buying a smaller house or buying one without a backyard. Sally Johnson, president of the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors, says she expects the trend to continue. WKSU's Michael Bratton reports.
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The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and Cleveland Votes hope to get 10,000 people registered to vote by Tuesday
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. And members of the ...
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. And members of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and the nonpartisan group Cleveland Votes are working to get 10,000 people to register or update their registrations. Voter Education Specialist Mike West says the board of elections has already helped 5,000 people get registered or updated. WKSU's Michael Bratton reports.
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Ohio expected to experience late peak in fall-foliage colors
With the first day of fall right around the corner, ...
With the first day of fall right around the corner, Ohioans will soon begin to see trees burst with color. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources expects the fall foliage to peak by mid to late-October for much of the state, a week or two later than the normal schedule. State forester Casey Burdick says this summer's weather is the reason for the later peak. WKSU's Michael Bratton reports.
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Exploradio: Stand up desks help kids learn on their feet
Recent studies have shown that sitting too much is hard ...
Recent studies have shown that sitting too much is hard on your body. One way to combat the hazards of a sedentary lifestyle is to work standing up. In this Week's Exploradio, WKSU's Jeff St.Clair looks at an Akron start-up that helps to get kids learning on their feet. WKSU's Jeff St. Clair reports.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Elections aims to register 10,000 new voters
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday and the Cuyahoga County ...
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday and the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections wants to register 10,000 new voters in time for the November election. WKSU's Kabir Bhatia reports. WKSU's Kabir Bhatia reports.
