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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Akron unions consider contract concessionsJune 03, 2010
Two Akron unions are still considering tentative contract concessions, but the city has reached agreement with its blue collar workers. Full story

Ohio Senate won't take up foreclosure moratoriumJune 03, 2010
Republicans who control the Ohio Senate say the chamber won't deal with a bill imposing a six month halt on foreclosures before the fall. The delay angers housing advocates and Democrats. But not all...Full story

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants more information on the Davis-Besse power plantJune 02, 2010
The Ottawa county power plant has been shut down since February when it went off-line for refueling and inspectors found deterioration in parts of the reactor lid. Regulators are reviewing First...Full story

National think tank believes Great Lakes states could pioneer energy researchJune 02, 2010
A new report from a national think tank says Ohio and other Great Lakes states should be leading centers for energy research. Full story

Two Northeast Ohio hospitals ask a jury to figure out who's cheatingJune 02, 2010
After nearly nine weeks of testimony, and a full day Wednesday of lawyer's arguments, a Stark County jury is deliberating in a bitter fight between two of Northeast Ohio's hospitals. WKSU's M.L....Full story

Ohioans speak out on economyJune 01, 2010
In April, more than 37-thousand jobs were created in Ohio - which led the nation. But Ohio's unemployment rate is still at a 25-year high. And a recent report by the Ohio Supreme Court showed new...Full story

Former Warner and Swasey plant could be rebornMay 28, 2010
A dilapidated building in Cleveland's Midtown neighborhood could soon be renovated into an office and technology center. Full story

A new technology could mean a new industry for OhioMay 27, 2010
Anti-corrosion engineering -- the design, materials and know-how to minimize the damage time can do to materials -- is an emerging economic development possibility for Northeast Ohio. It comes with...Full story

Akron schools cut life insurance for disabled retiressMay 27, 2010
Disabled retirees in the Akron Public School District have been told they will lose district-funded life insurance. Full story

State money awarded for Northeast Ohio projectsMay 27, 2010
Northeast Ohio will get nearly $15-million in Third Frontier grants to boost technology and biomedical projects. Full story

Deadline for casino bill is fast-approachingMay 27, 2010
The House and Senate both passed bills creating rules to oversee Ohio's four casinos. But with time ticking toward next week's June 3 deadline, lawmakers still have work to do. Ohio Public Radio's...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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