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
City Manager Unveils Budget Plan
Plan includes property tax hike, police and fire layoffs
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, May 9, 2013
City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. released his operating budget plan for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 today. The plan makes lower-than-expected cuts to police, fire and other city departments to help balance the $35 million deficit in the operating budget for fiscal year 2014, but it would also effectively raise property taxes. The City Charter allows the city to leverage 6.1 mills in property t...
Morning News and Stuff
Anna Louise Inn rally today, casino revenue drops, Ohio's business climate improves
{CommentsCant} · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Supporters of the Anna Louise Inn, the women-only shelter near Lytle Park, will hold a rally in front of the Hamilton County Courthouse at noon today, which was supposed to be the day Western & Southern and Anna Louise Inn owner Cincinnati Union Bethel met in court again. The court date has been delayed as the controversy continues to grow. The legal battle surrounds Western & Southern...
Republicans Continue Voter Suppression Tactics
1 Comments · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
If you can’t beat them, make it so they
can’t play to begin with. That’s been the mentality of the Ohio
Republican Party time and time again, and the latest budget bill from
the Republican-controlled Ohio House continues the trend.
Ohio Republicans Could Limit Voting for Out-of-State Students
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
An amendment in the budget bill approved by the Republican-controlled Ohio House could make voting more difficult for out-of-state college and university students.
Fracking Flourishing in Water-Stressed Areas
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A new interactive map shows hydraulic
fracturing, or “fracking,” is flourishing in U.S. areas where water is
already scarce.
Study: Medicaid Improves Mental Health Outcomes
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A new study from Harvard researchers revealed
access to Medicaid in Oregon led to better mental health outcomes and
reduced financial strain, but no short-term gains were found in physical
health outcomes.
Morning News and Stuff
Measure may limit voting, city tops LEED certified buildings, Medicaid could be on ballot
{CommentsCant} · Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Today is primary election day in Ohio, but there are no ballot items in Cincinnati. Some Hamilton County precincts outside the city have ballot issues, which are listed here. Polls will be open between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. An amendment snuck into the budget bill approved by the Republican-contro...
Morning News and Stuff
Parking hearing today, police chief may go, tea party planning against GOP
{CommentsCant} · Monday, May 6, 2013
The First District County Court of Appeals heard arguments over the city’s parking plan and emergency clause powers today, with both sides making similar arguments as before — except this time the ...
Ohio Republicans Could Limit Voting for Out-of-State Students
Budget bill forces universities to decide between out-of-state tuition, providing documents
{CommentsCant} · Monday, May 6, 2013
An amendment snuck into the budget bill passed by the Republican-controlled Ohio House on April 18 would force public universities to decide between charging lucrative out-of-state tuition rates or providing out-of-state students with documents required for voting in Ohio, raising concerns from Democrats that Republicans are attempting to limit voting opportunities in the state once again. T...
Study: Medicaid Improves Mental Health Outcomes
Researchers find no short-term improvements in physical health
{CommentsCant} · Thursday, May 2, 2013
As Ohio debates the Medicaid expansion, a new study from Harvard researchers revealed access to Medicaid in Oregon led to better mental health outcomes and reduced financial strain, but no short-term gains were found in physical health outcomes.
The study, which was released Wednesday by Th...
The study, which was released Wednesday by Th...
