Streetcar’s No. 1 Problem: Obstructionism
The Chastity Bunch
Ohio Republicans continue their ill-conceived war on sex education, women’s rights and health care for the poor
Healthy Hits
Statewide group asks Ohio voters to legalize medical marijuana and industrial hemp
Think of the Children
Local leaders pledge to support efforts to put more low- and middle-income kids in preschools
The Many Merits of Cycling Infrastructure
Republicans Continue Voter Suppression Tactics
Breaking the Holy Ceiling
Group to ordain the first female Catholic priest in Cincinnati
City Manager Defends Streetcar in Light of Budget Gap
Budget Gap Threatens Streetcar
Policy Group: Ohio House Tax Plan Favors Wealthy
Morning News and Stuff
Rush to rent underway, sales tax plan criticized, city's retirement system beats projections
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, February 21, 2013
A new report found “renters by choice” — those who can afford to own a house but choose not to — and people returning to the market in the Great Recession’s aftermath may be driving a rush to rent in Cincinnati, reports The Cincinnati Enquirer. The report from CB Richard Ellis found the average apartment oc...
Local Faith Leaders Endorse Freedom to Marry Ohio
Christians, Muslims, Jews come together to support marriage equality
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, February 21, 2013
Some of Cincinnati’s religious leaders gathered at a press conference today to endorse the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom Amendment, an amendment from FreedomOhio that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Pastor Mike Underhill of the Nexus United Church of Christ (UCC) in Butler County, Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp of Temple Sholom, Pamela Taylor of Muslims for Progressive Value...
Q&A: John Cranley
Mayoral candidate speaks on campaign, parking deal, streetcar
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, February 21, 2013
For better or worse, Cincinnati will have to deal with another major election cycle for City Council and the mayor’s office in 2013. With four-year terms for City Council recently approved by voters, the 2013 election could play one of the most pivotal, long-term roles in Cincinnati’s electoral history. But what most people know about the candidates and issues is typically given th...
Ohio's Illegal Immigrant Policy Remains Unclear
BMV reviewing driver's license rules for DACA recipients
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is granting driver’s licenses to some of the children of illegal immigrants, but what qualifies a few and disqualifies others is so far unknown. When CityBeat last covered the BMV policy (“Not Legal Enough,” issue of Feb. 6), Ever Portillo, a 22-year-old fr...
Morning News and Stuff
Kasich gives State of the State, Dohoney's parking plan, county rejects bridge tolls
{CommentsCant} · Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Gov. John Kasich gave his State of the State speech yesterday. Kasich focused on his budget proposal and jobs, and he urged lawmakers to take up the Medicaid expansion. Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer has a thorough report on the speech here. CityBeat gave an in-depth look at Kasich�...
Planning Problems Distract From Streetcar’s Value
2 Comments · Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I’ve been a longtime supporter of the
streetcar project, but I have to admit I’m a bit worried after finding
out the streetcar might be delayed once again because construction bids
for the project were way over budget.
City Manager Proposes Parking, Economic Development Plan
0 Comments · Wednesday, February 20, 2013
In a presentation to City Council Feb.
19, City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. unveiled an unexpected parking
proposal that will solve a $25.8 million budget deficit for the 2014
fiscal year and avoid full privatization. The 30-year plan will also put
more than $100 million toward economic development in the city.
Smoke and Mirrors
Gov. John Kasich says his new budget offers a fairer tax system and more money for schools, but it’s really just more of the same
0 Comments · Wednesday, February 20, 2013
In the big public push for his 2014-2015
budget proposal, Republican Gov. John Kasich has often sounded
progressive. But deeper analyses of Kasich’s budget found that the
governor was likely off with some of his claims.
Morning News and Stuff
State of the State today, Ohio's next superintendent, fire safety legislation underway
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Gov. John Kasich will give his State of the State address today in Lima, where he is expected to cover his budget plan, jobs and tax reform. It will air live at The Ohio Channel at 6:30 p.m. During his last State of the State speech, the governor lacked focus, imitated a Parkinson’s patient and called Californians “wackadoodles,” leading outlets ...
City Manager Proposes Parking, Economic Development Plan
Dohoney touts “public-public partnership”
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, February 19, 2013
In a presentation to City Council Feb. 19, City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. unveiled an unexpected parking proposal that will solve a $25.8 million budget deficit for the 2014 fiscal year and avoid full privatization. The 30-year plan will also put more than $100 million toward economic development in the city. The plan involves teaming up with the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Autho...
