CLEVELAND, Ohio – When Ohioans overwhelmingly approved redistricting reform, they put their faith in legislators to draw fair Congressional representation.
We’re talking about how the process has been corrupted on Today in Ohio.
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Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.
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Here’s what we’re asking about today:
When Ohio passed a constitutional amendment to reform how congressional districts are drawn, what are all the safeguards that were put into place to compel legislators to work together, and what is the flaw that likely meant that is never going to happen?
The ICE secrecy continues, and we continue to put a spotlight on it. This time, it’s Geauga County. What public business are our elected leaders there refusing to share with the public?
Why are LGBTQ advocates worried about where the culture warriors in the Ohio legislature will go next with restrictions?
The Ohio Turnpike is 70 years old. Hard to believe today, but the turnpike was an innovative highway when it opened. What did Rich Exner learn when he took his trip back in history?
Speaking of trips back in history, what is the drug that is causing more overdose deaths than any other in Cuyahoga County?
What’s the dilemma Ohio Republicans face over how this state casts its ballots, a dilemma created largely by their idol, President Donald Trump?
We keep hearing from people that they are smarting from high prices wherever they go, so we asked readers what purchases they have been postponing. A lot, it turns out. What did they tell us?
We’ve talked about the financial squeeze on seniors, but Medical Mutual is trying to help people on the other end of the age scale with money issues. What is it doing for students at Tri-C?
Smuckers, a major Ohio company that doesn’t get a lot of attention, also is helping out with people squeezed by the economy. It announced a grand gesture for the Akron-Canton Food Bank. What is it?
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