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Columbus, OH – Ohio's governor says he thinks job creation is so important to Ohio that he wants the state to go in debt to fund a program that he believes would spur economic development. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, that's just one of the recommendations Governor Ted Strickland offered in his state of the state speech.

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Columbus, OH – Less than a week after making millions in budget cuts and with gloomy economic news overhead, the governor steps forward to deliver his annual State of the State speech today. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler has this preview.

Be sure and join us online or at 90.5 FM for live coverage starting at Noon along with reaction from key lawmakers.

Columbus, OH – Less than a week after making millions in budget cuts and with gloomy economic news overhead, the governor steps forward to deliver his annual State of the State speech today. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler has this preview.

Be sure and join us online or at 90.5 FM for live coverage starting at Noon along with reaction from key lawmakers.

Columbus, OH – Former U.S. Senator and 2000 Democratic presidential candidate Bill Bradley spoke at Fifth-Third Bank's Investment Outlook 2008 seminar. Before that speech he spoke to WCBE and The Other Paper about a number of topics including the structures of both the Republican and Democratic parties, as he sees them. Hear what he thinks about both parties.

Columbus, OH – Columbus city council tonight is scheduled to vote to enact mayor Michael Coleman's $650-million dollar municipal budget proposal. Council is expected to use some extra cash to amend the spending blueprint, but the seven democrats face some tough choices. Jim Letizia reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Federal judge blocks ACLU motion in Cuyahoga county to change voting methods - Bill to change way paper ballots are counted moves quickly through statehouse - Schwarzenegger endorses McCain - New development in trail of mother accused of microwaving baby - Prosecuters in trial of former Canton police officer paint him as a womanizer - Former Cleveland Browns safety, Ken Konz, dies at age 79

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

State public defender's office say Worthington man was poorly represented - Ohio governor gives second state of the state address - Uniform requirements throughout Columbus school district not likely to happen soon - Referendum against wind turbines may not go onto ballot - New research shows infants exposed to possibly harmful chemicals

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Columbus, OH – Health advocates say too many Ohio children are getting hooked on candy-flavored cigars, snuff, and chewing tobacco. The advocates are calling for a tax hike on these habit-forming products to match recent increases in CIGARETTE taxes. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

Columbus, OH – Ohio State University's Board of Trustees approved an increase in the cost of football and men's basketball tickets. Student tickets next season in those sports will rise a buck to $31. All other groups - including alumni - will pay two bucks more, resulting in a ticket price of either $62 or $72 depending on the seat location. Fees for men's basketball tickets will increase by a dollar for all groups and similar increases are planned, but not yet approved for football and basketball over the next couple years.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

OU athlete dies - Columbus police investigate beating death - Flood watches and warnings all over the state - McCain lacks management experience, according to Senator Voinovich - The hormone-free labeling debate - Columbus City Council clears the way for parking garage construction

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

OU athlete dies - Columbus police investigate beating death - Flood watches and warnings all over the state - McCain lacks management experience, according to Senator Voinovich - The hormone-free labeling debate - Columbus City Council clears the way for parking garage construction

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Federal judge to hear case related to Cuyahoga County's voting system - Columbus City Council approves mayor's budget and plans some amendments - State warns residents about investment schemes -

Columbus, OH – Columbus City Council is scheduled to vote to enact Mayor Michael Coleman's $650 million budget proposal. Council is expected to use some extra cash to amend the spending blueprint, but the seven Democrats face some tough choices. Jim Letizia reports.

Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is calling for more than 700 million dollars worth of cuts to the state's budget. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, jobs will be cut, the lottery will be expanded, and state facilities will be closed under the Governor's plan.

Columbus, OH – Like many cities across the country, Columbus has been raising water and sewer rates to help pay for necessary infrastructure improvements. Ohio's democratic U-S senator says he's working on several measures to increase the amount of federal dollars flowing to local government for those improvements, something Columbus officials have called for repeatedly. Mike Foley reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Dayton woman pleads not guilty to killing child in microwave - O.S.U. president wants to make dorms mandatory for sophmores - CNN to bring presidential debates to Ohio in February - Bodies exhibit protested in Cincinnati - National foreclosure crisis could give Columbus a chance to improve neighborhoods - African American author Charles Chesnutt honored with commemorative stamp - Cleveland Indians sign third baseman Casey Blake

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Dayton woman pleads not guilty to killing child in microwave - O.S.U. president wants to make dorms mandatory for sophmores - CNN to bring presidential debates to Ohio in February - Bodies exhibit protested in Cincinnati - National foreclosure crisis could give Columbus a chance to improve neighborhoods - African American author Charles Chesnutt honored with commemorative stamp - Cleveland Indians sign third baseman Casey Blake

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Ohio house minority leader John Boehner recieves reparations - Ohio congressional incumbents hold fundraising edge - Wind power boom leaves town councils at mercy of developers