Democratic strategists see abortion as a winning issue in next year’s Senate campaign. Three-term U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2024 will face the winner of the Republican primary, state Sen. Matt Dolan, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose or businessman Bernie Moreno, all of whom are anti-abortion. LaRose and Moreno have called for national legislation banning abortion at 15 weeks, while Dolan said he might consider federal legislation if enough states pass Issue 1-type measures. Issue 1 in Ohio last week showed signs of broad political support for abortion rights, winning in 18 counties where ex-President Donald Trump won in 2020. Those include some formerly reliably Democratic counties in Northeast Ohio that have drifted toward Republicans in the Trump era. The key, writes Andrew Tobias, is the extent to which Ohio voters support the Democratic position on issues like abortion or marijuana legalization, while supporting Republicans on other issues, like immigration or government spending. - Laura |
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Issue 1 supporters cheer as they watch election results come in on Nov. 7 in Columbus. (Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press file photo) |
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Senate race: The Issue 1 election results foreshadow the case Democrats can make for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown next year as the bulwark against GOP efforts to impose some kind of national abortion ban. The U.S. Senate is closely divided in favor of Democrats and Brown's seat will be among the handful of most hotly contested races, reports Andrew Tobias. Recreational marijuana: Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens indicated Tuesday that he’s in no rush to pass major changes to the state’s new recreational marijuana legalization law, parts of which take effect next month. Jeremy Pelzer reports that the only part of the new law, passed by voters last week, that takes effect on Dec. 7 is allowing Ohioans age 21 or older to grow up to six marijuana plants in their home (or up to 12 plants if at least two adults live in the home). Today in Ohio: The campaign to increase Cuyahoga County’s cigarette tax for the arts is on hold at a critical moment because of rising community discontent over the public agency charged with distributing more than $11 million a year in revenues. We’re talking about the infighting among Cuyahoga Arts & Culture on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour podcast. |
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Power separation: A pair of top Ohio Republicans are throwing cold water on some GOP lawmakers’ hopes to pass legislation stripping Ohio judges of the power to rule on the state’s new abortion-rights amendment. Jeremy Pelzer reports that Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens said Tuesday that he does not consider the proposal, which would directly challenge the traditional separation of powers between the state’s legislative and judicial branches, to be serious legislation. Recreational marijuana: All but one place in Cuyahoga County voted yes to legalize adult-use marijuana in Ohio, according to unofficial election results, reports Zachary Smith. The smallest support was in Linndale, where 48% of voters supported legalization. However, with only 25 total voters on the issue, that only amounted to 12 yes votes and 13 no votes. Tax credit: An Ohio Senate committee is considering a bill that would give individuals and businesses a tax credit for donations to crisis pregnancy centers – a week after a majority of Ohio voters decided to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Laura Hancock reports that Senate Bill 159 would cost the state between $3 million and $10 million a year. Death penalty: The families of murder victims are pushing Ohio lawmakers to end the death penalty. They continue to fight executions in Ohio, saying the appeals process makes the cases agonizing for family members, reports Molly Walsh. Diabetes month: U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown and a group of her Congressional Black Caucus colleagues on Monday marked National Diabetes Month by highlighting how the disease disproportionately affects Black Americans and calling for greater action to help reduce diabetics’ medical costs. Sabrina Eaton reports that Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, said that that while diabetes is a universal problem, Black Americans are 60% more likely than white Americans to have diabetes. |
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CLE Ballet: The Cleveland Ballet Board of Directors has temporarily suspended the organization’s President and CEO Michael Krasnyansky and the Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe amid an investigation into “serious workplace allegations” at the non-profit dance company, according to a news release from the Cleveland Ballet. Paris Wolfe reports the two are husband and wife. People's budget: Issue 38, Cleveland’s People’s Budget charter amendment, was a tight race, but the “no” side -- backed by City Council and labor unions -- eked out a narrow victory. Courtney Astolfi and Zachary Smith report that precinct-level results show a similarly tight race in many of the city’s neighborhoods, but some clear voting patterns emerged. Levy request: Cuyahoga County voters are all but certain to have the option to renew the county’s 4.8-mill Health and Human Services levy when they cast ballots in March. The levy funds the county’s social safety net, subsidizing dozens of departments and programs throughout the county, Lucas Daprile reports. Park burn: Plans to conduct controlled burns at three locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park have been scrubbed because workers assigned to carry out the prescribed fires have been pulled away on an emergency, reports Peter Krouse. Calling all artists: Cuyahoga County wants to hear your ideas about how the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge could be used for “an innovative and immersive public experience” in June, Steven Litt reports. The artist or group that submits the winning proposal will receive $50,000 to make the vision a reality. Leaf blowers: A grassroots organization in Cleveland Heights that calls itself Quiet Clean Heights is hoping to silence one of the most pervasive sounds of fall: the grinding growl of the gas-powered leaf blower. The loosely organized group is part of the Quiet Clean Alliance, made up of similarly motivated groups concerned about the noise, health and environmental impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers, reports Peter Krouse. |
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Tower City: Holiday shoppers will find three new businesses this season in Tower City Center. Just opened this month, they include Shake & Slide, a vintage burger and shake joint, as well as Apple Jax Toys and Mike the Hatter, reports Paris Wolfe. FuelPerks: Giant Eagle announced Monday that FuelPerks+, a customer rewards program that first launched in 2004, will end in January in favor of its newer rewards program, myPerks, reports Sean McDonnell. Home sales: A home in suburban Moreland Hills sold for $2.7 million in October, making it the most expensive home sold in Cuyahoga County for the month, reports Zachary Smith. Among the other sales in the top 10 for the month, all over $1.1 million, were five in Gates Mills, one each in Chagrin Falls, Rocky River and Solon, and an additional home in Moreland Hills. Energy assessment: Dominion Energy is offering customers a free home energy assessment in November that can help them save money as the weather turns colder. Sean McDonnell reports CLEAResult, Dominion’s energy assessment partner, can give customers a detailed evaluation of their homes and how it’s using, and wasting, energy. |
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Police shooting: Garfield Heights police fatally shot a person during a wellness check Tuesday afternoon, Molly Walsh reports. Police responded to Hathaway Road for a call of a “potential suicidal male,” the department said in a news release. While there, multiple shots were fired. International drug ring: A Maple Heights man, sitting in an Ohio prison, ran an international drug ring with the help of a noted Italian conman, reports Adam Ferrise. Brian Lumbus Jr., who is serving 10 years in the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, used Giancarlo Miserotti to import drugs from Italy, China, India and Mexico, according to the indictment unsealed Tuesday in federal court in Cleveland. Cemetery vandalism: Activists are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those who vandalized a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn on Sunday, Molly Walsh reports. Gravestones and entrance markers within the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery on Ridge Road were desecrated early that morning, police said. |
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Ask Yadi: If your friend’s partner is cheating … do you tell? Yadi Rodriguez would advise anyone to think long and hard before confronting either of the parties involved. Best donuts: At the beginning of the month, we asked you, our readers, “Who makes the best donuts in all of The Land?” Yadi Rodriguez and Peter Chakerian have the winners. Thanksgiving takeout: The Greater Cleveland food scene is full of robust options for Thanksgiving meals to go, from appetizers to dessert. Whether you’re looking to order a premade pie or an entire turkey, Alex Darus has 49 options for Thanksgiving takeout in Northeast Ohio. Season of Joy: Cedar Point’s popular Season of Joy event at Sawmill Creek Resort returns for a second year, starting this weekend. Susan Glaser reports the holiday program includes thousands of indoor and outdoor lights, live entertainment, craft workshops, pop-up bars and more. |
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