The economic collapse has knocked hard and fast against many of the underpinnings of the middle class: homeownership, education, healthcare, employment and retirement, and against the economy of northeast Ohio in general. But it also has escalated change in the way we approach our individual economies and the way we, as a region, approach the bigger economy.

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Settlement offered to locked out workersMarch 30, 2010
A local company could soon make good on its commitment to workers. Full story

Hunger in Ohio increasing since 2006March 30, 2010
Statistics obtained through a study of Ohio's 12 foodbanks show nearly one and a half million Ohioans went to a foodbank last year to get food to carry them through tough times. That's an increase of...Full story

Ohio voters will consider whether to put hundreds of millions more into Third Frontier program March 29, 2010
As Ohio tries to fill the void left by the loss of heavy industry, voters are being asked to renew funding for a state program that has created thousands of high-tech jobs. A $700-million bond...Full story

Pew survey shows strong support for financial reformMarch 29, 2010
A new reform debate is brewing in Washington, and once again, Ohio politicians are likely to be lobbied hard. WKSU's M.L. Schultze has more on some of the ammunition financial reform advocates are...Full story

Third Frontier funds benefit local companiesMarch 25, 2010
Northeast Ohio companies are getting millions of dollars in funding from the Third Frontier program, the state's special stimulus fund for high-tech start-ups and expansion. Full story

It's EPA versus EPA... and Northeast Ohio's economic recovery may hang in the balanceMarch 25, 2010
Meanwhile, the Ohio Department of Development says more objective facts on the matter are needed and its going to go find themFull story

Area hospitals bracing for changeMarch 24, 2010
Now that Congress has approved a nationwide overhaul of health-insurance, health-care providers in Northeast Ohio will need to adjust to new payment systems, along with other changes. What will...Full story

Inspectors take a closer look at Davis-Besse's reactor headMarch 24, 2010
First Energy found the flaws during required inspections while the reactor was shut down for refueling Full story

Trade deficit has huge impact on Ohio jobsMarch 24, 2010
A new report says the nation's trade deficit has had a serious effect on Ohio's jobs and wages. Full story

Utility asks for rate hike planMarch 24, 2010
First Energy is asking for a new rate plan that would allow it to add hundreds of millions of dollars in new customer fees for customers throughout Northeast Ohio. Full story

Big boost in college aid is part of health-care reconciliationMarch 24, 2010
Included in the health-care overhaul is another major reform -- a revamping of student-loan programs that shifts billions of dollars from banks to direct student aid. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown is...Full story

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Two Cents	"Education: Is there still a return on this investment? " - 02/23/2010 Stacy Stevenson A New York Times article about the current economic status of the class... More

The Center for Community Solutions	"Ohio Policymakers Need to ‘Think the Unthinkable’ to Fix Next State Budget" - 06/24/2010 By John A. Begala Ohio’s elected officials are faced with the prospect of having to both... More

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