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Friday, May 2, 2008

Topics: Politics, Economy, Other
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The findings of the investigation into claims of sexual harassment in the Attorney General’s office are out, and the AG has admitted he had a “romantic relationship” with a staffer in his office. Two aides are fired, another resigns, and a staffer in Dann’s office turns in her resignation.

The payday lending industry in Ohio may soon undergo a dramatic change, under a bill that passed the House in a controversial and unusually political session. Lawmakers pass a bill to cap interest on payday loans at 28%, but the bill almost dies because of a sudden gamble by Republicans.

Gov. Strickland says he wants to take over the Department of Education and assign oversight to a cabinet-level education director. The governor’s plan would reduce to advisory roles both the current board and the superintendent it hires. State Board of Education member Colleen Grady reacts to the plan.

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