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Beyond Stable

Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Health, Mental Health

Normally when you hear the word schizophrenia, what comes to mind are hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, even violent outbursts. But this is a story about what happens after people with the disease have been stabilized with anti-psychotic medications. For several years now, Cleveland has been the incubator for a new therapy that helps people with schizophrenia get to the next level. Health reporter Anne Glausser has the story.

Renewables Industry Initiates “Clean Energy” Ballot Issue

Posted February 22, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - News, Environment, Government/Politics, Miscellaneous, Energy

There’s a petition drive for yet ANOTHER statewide ballot issue in Ohio. This one proposes that the state borrow billions of dollars to boost what’s termed “clean energy.” But, as statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports, the folks you MIGHT think are behind the issue --- Ohio environmental groups --- say they have nothing to do with it

As Primary Looms Closer, Knox County Residents Weigh Republican Field

Posted February 21, 2012
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With just two weeks to go before Ohioans go to the polls, Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have been crisscrossing the state. Santorum's surge and Romney's need to solidify his standing make Ohio potentially one of the most decisive of the March 6th "super-Tuesday" primaries. To get a sense of the current GOP mood, ideastream's Brian Bull visited reliably red Knox County in Central Ohio.

Mandel To Skip GOP Senate Debate

Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics

Republican State Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has bowed out of a debate scheduled for Wednesday in downtown Cleveland. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Ohio Launches Voucher Program for Special Needs Students

Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Education, Government/Politics, StateImpact Ohio

For five years Ohio has offered taxpayer funded vouchers for students in failing public schools to attend private schools. Now the state is expanding the program to include special education students. StateImpact: Ohio’s Ida Lieszkovszky reports the voucher program expansion is good news for some families, but alarming to the local public schools they’re leaving behind.

Tuesday Check Up: Xanax Abuse

Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Health, Mental Health, Tuesday Checkup

Our Tuesday check up this morning looks at the use and often abuse of prescription drugs, especially relevant in this week following Whitney Houston's death, and the allegations that she may have mixed pills, and alcohol. Prescription drug abuse is a problem many are acutely aware of - but even more of us ...know next to nothing about.

Heart Machines Could Finally Reach Schools

Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Health, Children's Health

For the third time, a bill that would provide grants to put heart-shocker machines in all US schools is making the rounds in Congress. Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler reports that an obstacle that's stopped this bill before ....could once again halt it.

Ninth District Candidates Continue The Primary Battle In City Club Debate

Posted February 21, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics

Dennis Kucinich and Marcy Kaptur - two incumbent democrats running this year for a single congressional seat - continued to attack each other's records during a debate in Cleveland, while political newcomer Graham Veysey lashed out at BOTH in his effort to gain traction. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports. (Click 'Additional Audio' below to hear entire debate.)

Santorum Appeals To Christian Conservatives During Weekend Swing Through Ohio

Posted February 20, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics

Surging in public opinion polls, republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum made five appearances in Ohio Friday and Saturday. One of his strongest bases of support are Christian evangelicals, and Santorum signaled that…..by appearing at a meeting of the Ohio Christian Alliance just north of Columbus. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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StateImpact Ohio

StateImpact Ohio

StateImpact Ohio is a collaboration among WCPN, WKSU, WOSU and NPR. Reporters Molly Bloom and Ida Lieszkovszky travel the state to report on the state of education in Ohio, where it’s heading and how it affects you. Read their reports on this site and listen to them on public radio stations across Ohio.

Statehouse News Bureau

Statehouse News Bureau

The Statehouse News Bureau provides educational, comprehensive coverage of legislation, elections, issues and other activities surrounding the Statehouse to Ohio's public radio and television stations.

Changing Gears

Changing Gears

Changing Gears: Remaking the Manufacturing Belt is a multi-year project that will look at the future of the industrial Midwest, with a two fold mission: journalism and public engagement. Learn more and participate at the Changing Gears website now.

U.S.

Climate Scientist Admits To Lying, Leaking Documents
Peter Gleick obtained and distributed internal documents belonging to the Heartland Institute.

'We Crush The Cars': Inside The Monster Truck Arena
The sport — yes, sport — of monster truck driving has come a long way.

Obama Reaches To Black Voters At Groundbreaking
As the first African American president, the event fit a larger paradigm for the president.

Architect On Plans For New Black History Museum
The way Americans learn about African American history is largely shaped by Philip Freelon.

Oil Prices Historically Important In Elections
Audie Cornish speaks with Jim Tankersley, Economics Correspondent for the National Journal.

World

On Tibetan Plateau, A Sense Of Constant Surveillance
Visiting Tibetan areas is risky for reporters. But Tibetans who help them face even greater dangers.

Two Western Journalists Among Dead In Syria
Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times of London and a French photojournalist were killed Wednesday.

Portuguese Wary Of German Drive For Austerity
Some fear compliance with rigorous EU policies could weaken their democracy.

Mubarak's Trial Ends, Sentencing Set For June

Dealing With Dictators, The U.S. Playbook Varies
Some autocrats get the cold shoulder from the U.S., while others get the red-carpet treatment.

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