Breaking the Holy Ceiling
Group to ordain the first female Catholic priest in Cincinnati
From the Inside
Inmates told CityBeat about violence, staff ineptitude and unsanitary conditions inside Ohio’s private prison. Then came the surprise inspections.
Good News Reveals Budget Deception
Stalemate at MSD
As city and county clash on “responsible bidder” law, $3.2 billion sewer project looms
Commissioners’ Proposed Streetcar Cut Ignores the Basics
“Jobs” Budget Attacks Women’s Health Options
JobsOhio: Something to Hide, Something to Fear?
Motion to Eliminate Fire Layoffs, Reduce Police Layoffs to 25
FitzGerald Calls on Kasich to Allow JobsOhio Audit
Seelbach Wins National Award
Bad Budget Ideas Confound Public Discourse
1 Comments · Wednesday, April 17, 2013
In the past few weeks, Cincinnati’s
political scene has been engulfed by debate over the budget, often
prompting testy exchanges between city officials.
Republicans Push Anti-Abortion, Abstinence Agenda
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Ohio House Finance Committee on April 16 approved a
budget bill that would ban comprehensive sex education, defund Planned
Parenthood and fund crisis pregnancy centers that pro-choice groups call
“anti-choice.”
GOP Medicaid Threat Unites Common Enemies
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Ohio House Republicans are poised to
reject the Medicaid expansion and the $500 million per year in federal
funding that would come with it for the next two years.
Thomas to Resign from Council, Wife to Replace Him
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Democratic Councilman Cecil Thomas will
resign his council seat after the April 17 council meeting. Thomas
recommended that his wife of 32 years, Pam Thomas, take his seat.
Morning News and Stuff
Explosions shake Boston Marathon, council member could resign, sequestration hurts Ohio
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Two explosions at the Boston Marathon yesterday led to the deaths of at least three and injured at least 140 others, with the deaths including an 8-year-old boy. So far, it is unclear who carried out th...
Councilman to Resign, Wife to Take Seat
Cecil Thomas recommends Pam Thomas for replacement
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Democratic Councilman Cecil Thomas’ last City Council meeting will be Wednesday, after which he will be replaced by his wife of 32 years, Pam Thomas. “Her qualifications are impeccable,” Thomas told reporters Tuesday. “She will give this city a good representation.” Thomas’ wife ran for Hamilton County clerk of courts last year, ultimately losing to Tracy Winkler. But Thomas said ...
Ohio House Bill Would Ban Comprehensive Sex Education
Republicans amend bill to prevent discussion, distribution of contraceptives in schools
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, April 16, 2013
With Republican support and Democratic opposition, the Ohio House Finance Committee approved a budget bill today that would ban comprehensive sex education, defund Planned Parenthood and fund crisis pregnancy centers that pro-choice groups call “anti-choice.” Citing the possibility of “gateway sexual activity,” the bill would make it so teachers can be fined up to $5,000 if they expl...
Morning News and Stuff
Tax Day today, city layoffs underway, Ohio Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood
{CommentsCant} · Monday, April 15, 2013
Today is Tax Day, which means income tax returns have to be filed by midnight. If you’re in a rush, there are a variety of online tax filing services out there, particularly for state and federal taxes. Cincinnati’s e-filing service can be found here. Cincinnati is
Medicaid Expansion Unites Common Enemies
Governor, Democrats, mental health advocates criticize Ohio House Republicans’ budget
{CommentsCant} · Friday, April 12, 2013
Ohio House Republicans are poised to reject the Medicaid expansion and the $500 million per year in federal funding that would come with it for the next two years — a move that has united Republican Gov. John Kasich, Ohio Democrats, mental health advocates and other health groups in opposition. The Medicaid expansion is part of a measure in the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) that en...
Ohio House Republicans to Defund Planned Parenthood
Pro-choice groups rebuke Ohio House Republicans’ budget plan
{CommentsCant} · Friday, April 12, 2013
Pro-choice groups are criticizing Ohio House Republicans’ budget plan for pulling money from Planned Parenthood and shifting federal dollars to “anti-choice” crisis pregnancy centers. The Ohio House Republicans’ budget plan would redirect federal funding for family planning services in a way that would strip funding for Planned Parenthood and family planning providers. During hearing...
