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. This site is a service of WKSU public radio, the Akron Beacon Journal and The Center for Community Solutions. It's devoted to examining the challenge to personal and regional economies, and connecting you and others in the discussion of solutions. Sponsors: 
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Strickland believes in OhioJanuary 26, 2010
Governor Ted Strickland has hope in bringing recovery
Story by Jo Ingles
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland wants to create some new jobs and education programs to help bring economic recovery to the buckeye state. In his State of the State, Strickland outlined several new programs that he says will make it easier for businesses to do business in Ohio. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports.Other options:
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Ohio’s elected officials are faced with the prospect of having to
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