The Wake Up

The Supreme Court does what lethargic Cuyahoga County leaders have not and reforms the bail system. Ohio sometimes paid unemployment benefits even when employers reported the claims as fraudulent. Jobs Ohio will invest $50 million in start up companies. Bryan Flannery, former state representative, announces bid for 11th Congressional District. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Very little coronavirus vaccine in Ohio is going to waste because of expiration. Ohio coronavirus cases up 10% in last week. How rare will it be if Cleveland makes it through March without snow? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Pinkey Carr is accused of abusing her power. With vaccinations up, why aren’t Ohio coronavirus numbers going down? Critics want Cleveland to replace zoning code allowing controversial, oversized townhouses, ‘slot houses’. 7 shot inside nightclub on Cleveland’s West Side, police say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ex-U.S. attorney who oversaw HB6 investigation will now help Ohio combat unemployment fraud. New Cuyahoga County Jail will not be built using traditional sealed bid process. At long last, Ohio legislators repeal the stinky parts of House Bill 6 nine months after learning of how corrupt it was. New law curbing Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus powers expected to be challenged in court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, trying to help the state overcome gerrymandering, loses his with the U.S. Census bureau. Lordstown Motors under increasing scrutiny on feasibility of the electric truck startup. Cautious optimism for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport coronavirus rebound. Ohio postpones tax filing deadline to May 17, matching the IRS revised deadline for federal taxes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and the County Council provide another $10 million to help people with their rent. Cleveland Metroparks moves closer to lakefront trail connection by placing first section of Wendy Park Bridge. Ohio Supreme Court orders Secretary of State Frank LaRose be deposed by Summit County GOP. NFL Draft impact seen as ‘blessing’ for downtown Cleveland bars, restaurants -- and a boon to local foodies, with food trucks, dining deals & more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hugs are legal again in Ohio nursing homes! The NFL says the Cleveland draft will be a big and safe party but does not say how many can attend. Ohioans 16 and older will be eligible sooner than anticipated for the vaccine, if local health departments have extra vaccines. Ohio hits one million coronavirus cases, in just over one year. Zach Reid formally enters Cleveland mayoral election race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During the pandemic, a lot of people moved to Cleveland to do their remote work. Details about those Army angels running the vaccine clinic at the Wolstein Center. Two NE Ohio high school officials in the news. Mike DeWine says he would have votes against the recently passed federal stimulus package. New proposed Ohio legislation to create University of Alabama football tribute state license plate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cuyahoga county prosecutor declines to bring charges against police officer accused of police brutality. Investor sues Lordstown Motors Corp. Explanation for why the census is taking so long. The primary for special election to succeed Marcia Fudge will be August 3rd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A guy from Lorain is charged with beating a Capitol Police officer in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Inspector general of Cleveland police department issues report on high speed pursuits. Cleveland State University promoted a disgraced Cuyahoga County official just three weeks after hiring him! Ohio senate passes emergency bill that adds flexibility to standardized testing and graduation requirements in response to effects related to pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By months end, every Ohioan 16 or over will be eligible for coronavirus vaccinations. A good government group in Ohio wants lobbyists to disclose sources when fundraising for politicians. Ohio's vaccine registration site turned a lot of people into fibbers. ACLU data analysis prompts years overdue Bail reform in Ohio. Neil Clark found dead with a head wound and a handgun near his home in Florida. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Census Bureau says there's no way it can make Ohio's deadline for redrawing political maps. Mike DeWine issues new coronavirus rules for students involved in extracurricular activities. Solon High School principal Erin Short is reinstated after investigation ruled unfounded. Cuyahoga county sheriff temporarily suspends deputies and correction officers' ability to work second jobs as security agents, following a murder in an Ohio bar. Some Ohio colleges had the foresight to head off coronavirus-spreading spring break travel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will get minority communities to his mass vaccination center. Cleveland in line to get the most stimulus money in Ohio, by far. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asks President Joe Biden to form a national strategy to fight unemployment fraud. Zach Reid announced he is leaving his job to run for Mayor. Justice department seizes $5 million in assets in a drug investigation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio approaching threshold needed to remove restrictions across the state. Ohio approaching threshold needed to remove restrictions across the state. Brook Park's prosecutor loses his bid to criminalize criticism of a nursing home on Facebook. Mike DeWine reiterates that he will veto a bill that he claims will limit his ability to protect Ohioans. Downtown Cleveland appears to have withstood the pandemic effects on real estate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary. Did FirstEnergy supporter Bill Seitz really say he sees no House corruption in the corrupt House Bill 6? Ohio house puts stamp on senate bill that restricts Mike DeWine's ability to issue health orders. University Hospitals joins clinical trial for drug that treats mild cases of Covid-19. Giraldo Rivera announces that he is exploring a run for US senate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nine Cleveland police officers face discipline in a chase that killed a 13-year-old girl. Stronger hazing laws in discussion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine drops the eligibility age for COVID-19 vaccines to 50. Part of Ohio department of health centralized vaccine signup website is now live. A federal judge wants to know who authorized the public identification of a FirstEnergy whistleblower. A school funding overhaul bill that died last year, is back. Cleveland teachers and students stayed home on Monday, still waiting on an agreement over union demands on building safety protocols. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is the Brook Park prosecutor really trying to criminalize criticism posted on Facebook? Mike DeWine finally commits to mass vaccination centers. Ohio house republicans are trying to roll back state prevailing wage rules. Ohio's state tax revenues came in higher than anticipated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tells us what it will take to lift all coronavirus restrictions, and we're not that far from it. Ohio secretary of state has sanctioned the summit county board of elections. Greater Cleveland Food Bank will build new larger facility. Cuyahoga County arts advocates want permission to expand cigarette tax through state budget amendment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

19 year old Cleveland man was shot in the back according to autopsy, confirming witness reports. Congressman Jim Jordan needs a new abacus - his campaign finance reports are a mess. Cleveland Clinic recognized as second best hospital in the country. Ohio senate unanimously to repeal more than one billion dollars in nuclear subsidies, a central component of corrupt house bill 6. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event set to be largest ever. How Rob Portman did a good thing by becoming one of the first in the nation to get the Johnson & Johnston vaccine. Sports, entertainment, and banquet centres allowed to open at 25% capacity. The vaccine queens' work has gone 'viral'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two of Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish's first cabinet members quit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio students likely will take standardized tests this year, but the scores won't carry penalties. Dave Jost asked supreme court to commence suspension proceedings against Ken Johnson. Baiju Shah named new president of Greater Cleveland Partnership. Notorious RBG exhibition opens at Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio's coronavirus vaccine supply will more than double starting next week. Civil rights advocates including Tamir Rice's mother stop the almost certain reappointment of Steve Dettelbach as U.S. attorney. No investigation, no information after Ohio's unprecedented levels of unemployment fraud. Attorney General Dave Jost suing the US Census Bureau. Schools delay in person learning by one week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio spends $3.6 million on its own vaccine sign-up system because the federal version stinks. Cleveland authorities mishandled May protests according to report. Consultant proposed opt-in system for Cleveland recycling program. Donald Trump weighs in on who should led Ohio's Republican Party. Republican bill introduced this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And Frank LaRose continues to fight the fair distribution of ballot drop boxes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One big Ohio tire company buys another big Ohio tire company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An activist investor could make a run on FirstEnergy during its corruption crisis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FirstEnergy says it will no longer donate to dark money groups like the one embroiling the utility in a corruption scandal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did the McDonalds fast food chain steer Black owners to poorly performing locations intentionally? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

But DeWine adds more confusion to what schools are supposed to do See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Cuyahoga County jail guard is dating a Heartless Felon gang member? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why was Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine so angry is his hastily called news conference? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio is home to second highest number of active anti government groups. Greater Cleveland RTA sees millions of dollars cut by Mike DeWine. Heavy security during inauguration week cost the state 3.6 million dollars. Ohio's statewide curfew is lifted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's up with the JobsOhio campaign to convince people Ohio is a better place to live than New York, Austin and other big cities? A bunch of elected officials from Larry Householder's neighborhood want him booted from the Ohio House. Unprecedented unemployment fraud. Josh Mandel runs for US Senate. Two new Lorain County commissioners revoke 4.6 million dollars from social services agencies. This years' Rock And Roll Hall of Fames' 16 nominated acts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guy who brought down Larry Householder is asked to resign. Ohio law over income tax for remote workers under attack. Ohio prepares for mass coronavirus vaccination sites. Cuyahoga pays settlement former chief information officer. Ohio public school districts see significant losses in landmark state student assessments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jimmy Dimora takes his battle to overturn his bribery conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Much of the money fueling the Cleveland mayor's race is not coming from Cleveland. Cuyahoga county lets stay at home advisory elapse. Cuyahoga county diversity office. Ohio senator race between two women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should Ohio governor Mike DeWine get any credit for the successful vaccinations in nursing homes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ohio House keeps standing by Larry Householder, accused mastermind of the biggest corruption case in Statehouse history See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The auto show plans to go on, in December, in downtown Cleveland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FirstEnergy gives up a lucrative part of corrupt HB6 along with hundreds of millions of dollars See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite Cuyahoga County misinformation, you can get a waiver on property tax late fees if the Post Office delivered your bill late See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim Jordan is the latest to say he won't run for the Senate next year See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Republican side, does Jim Jordan hold the cards on who will be the candidate? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish undermining the site selection process for the new jail? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland gets $100 million investment in the future See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleveland State University President Harlan Sands says none of the 37 applicants for a $140,000 job were good enough, so he went with someone who broke the law in his last government job See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine extends the coronavirus curfew because variants are more contagious See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The bill to protect the Statehouse from Donald Trump extremists is nearly $1 million and counting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.