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What’s Riding on the Census
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Many Ohioans have just received a letter from the U.S. Census office, reminding them that the ten-year census is just around the corner. For a region facing a population decline, the stakes are high: some cities may see their numbers fall below the threshold for certain kinds of federal funding. And the final tally will determine not only the number of districts Ohio gets in the next Congress, but also the amount of money every county gets for providing human services. Wednesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation about what's at stake in the coming census.

Cleveland Has High Hopes For School Transformation Plan
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Cleveland School Board is set to vote tonight on a transformation plan that officials say will set the district on a course for future success.

Ohio Attorney General Combats Rising Fraud Complaints
Regional News Stories: Monday, March 8, 2010
Consumer compaints rose 20% in 2009.

Kucinich Calls for Reversing RTA Cuts with Stimulus
Regional News Stories: Monday, March 8, 2010
Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich is calling on RTA to use $3.2 million federal stimulus dollars to restore bus service and jobs.

Voinovich Seeks Support For Transportation Spending
Regional News Stories: Friday, March 5, 2010
The Senate Passed a short term extension of a 2005 transportation bill last week, but he's pushing for a longer term measure.

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Resources

Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Politics
This website tells the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.