Abortion is a fervently binary political issue, with the majority of Americans vehemently lodged in one camp or the other. Which means we could be in for a slew of impassioned ads as we approach the November election, assuming the abortion rights amendment submitted enough signatures Wednesday to make the ballot. In June, a Gallup poll found a record-high 69% of Americans said abortion should generally be legal in the first three months of pregnancy. The abortion rights campaign expects to raise and spend $35 million to pass the amendment. That doesn’t include any money backers would spend before the Aug. 8 special election, aiming to defeat Issue 1, a constitutional amendment that would make it harder to change the constitution. The campaign is planning to advertise in all 12 media markets in the state, as well as funding digital communications and a door-to-door and telephone campaign. Ohio Right to Life on Wednesday sent a news release calling the measure an “extreme anti-parent amendment.” And we’re just getting started. -- Laura |
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Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights delivered two U-Haul trucks full of boxes of signatures to the Ohio Secretary of State's office Wednesday morning, in an attempt to qualify for the November ballot. There were 422 boxes in all, with over 700,000 signatures. (cleveland.com) |
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Abortion signatures: The campaign backing a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights turned in 710,131 signatures Wednesday to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose — one of the last remaining steps required to get on the Nov. 7 ballot. Laura Hancock reports Wednesday was the deadline for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights to submit 413,446 signatures from registered voters in half of Ohio’s 88 counties, signed by no fewer than 5% of the electors of that county, to qualify for the ballot. Early voting: The proposal to make it harder to amend the Ohio Constitution so far seems to be generating more early voter enthusiasm than last summer’s state legislative elections. Through last Friday, in a sampling of 15 counties surveyed by Andrew Tobias, voters had requested 29,336 absentee mail ballots, compared to 4,820 the state’s primary election in August 2022. In Cuyahoga County voters through last Friday had filed 15,400 requests for absentee ballots, compared to the 1,899 voters had requested at the equivalent time in 2022. Householder sentence: Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder’s 20-year sentence smashes the going rate for sentences on public corruption charges when compared to some of his peers. Measured against the governors, state House speakers, big city mayors and congressmen convicted of crimes in the last roughly 15 years, almost no one has been sentenced to time like Ohio’s fallen Republican, reports Jake Zuckerman. |
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Recreational marijuana: Backers of a proposed law that would legalize recreational marijuana for people ages 21 and older submitted 222,198 signatures, putting it one step closer to getting on the November ballot. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol needs 124,046 valid signatures from registered voters to get on the ballot in November, reports Laura Hancock. Voter Guide: Leading up to the special election, Ohio voters will hear arguments about how easy or hard it is to amend the state’s constitution here compared to other states. If you’re wondering what the facts are when it comes to how Ohio measures up, Andrew Tobias has prepared quick, easy-to-read charts and other resources summarizing our research on that and other relevant questions leading up to Aug. 8. State budget: Gov. DeWine struck out measures to prohibit local flavored tobacco bans, essentially end collegiate vaccine mandates, and make it easier for childcare programs to exempt themselves from state ratings, reports Jeremy Pelzer. DeWine praised the new state budget after issuing 44 line-item vetoes before signing it. |
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Hot in CLE: Tuesday was the hottest day for the entire planet since at least 1979, with Earth’s average temperature reaching 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit, reports Zachary Smith. In Cleveland, the high temperature peaked at 86 degrees on Tuesday. Wednesday was the first Cleveland day forecasted to hit 90 degrees, with an air quality alert related to ground-level ozone, which is a trace gas that forms when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, refineries, chemical plants and other sources chemically react in the presence of sunlight. Hydrangea blooms: Wondering why your hydrangeas aren’t blooming? While most bloom every year, there are five kinds, and the big leaf have buds that are easily damaged, writes Susan Brownstein. |
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Whole chicken: If the butcher does more work, the meat is usually pricier. So, would buying whole, raw chickens and cutting them into pieces yourself save you money? Not at all. In a good scenario you’ll break even. In other cases, you’ll lose money. And the best deal, oddly enough, is buying a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, writes Sean McDonnell in his weekly Saving you money column. Car sales: More new vehicles are getting sold in Greater Cleveland, where pent-up demand and the fact that cars are actually on car lots is fueling an increase, reports Sean McDonnell. Car dealerships sold 19,401 new vehicles in June, up 16% compared to the same month last year. Ask Yadi: Tipping rules should apply to salons, writes Yadi Rodriguez. If you are spending money to get your fingernails, toenails or hair done, spend the money to tip accordingly. These individuals work hard, depend on your tips and deserve them. So, pay up. |
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Records lawsuit: A legal publication has sued Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts Nailah Byrd and her office, alleging a failure to make court records accessible on the same day they’re filed. Courthouse News Service filed the lawsuit in federal court in Cleveland, accusing Byrd’s policies of violating longstanding rights by the media and public to view new court filings as soon as they’re filed, reports Adam Ferrise. July 4 shooting: A shooting at an East Side gas station party on July 4 sent two women to the hospital with gunshot wounds, reports John Tucker. Two people were killed and two others wounded in the city’s Corlett neighborhood when gunshots rang out while a large group shot off fireworks early Wednesday, reports Molly Walsh. At least nine people were shot in Cleveland on the holiday. Fireworks injury: A man lost parts of his hand while shooting off fireworks in the city’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on the Fourth of July. Cleveland police said the 40-year-old man was injured in the 4900 block of Herman Ave., reports Molly Walsh. |
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Wedding rings: When Jane Morice’s fiancé proposed, she was taken aback at the beauty of the ring. He, and the jeweler, did fabulous work, so she knew they had to follow through and go back to him for wedding bands. Savanna Bananas: Savannah Bananas is baseball like you’ve never seen it before. The baseball team plays its own version of baseball called “Banana Ball,” which was invented in 2018 by team owner Jesse Cole, who is known for always sporting a yellow tuxedo. Zach Mentz explains the viral sensation, which is nearly impossible to get tickets for but played in Akron over the weekend. Tower City: A pair of eateries are now open in Tower City Center, reports Marc Bona. Cleveland Sandwich Co. offers chargrilled Sahlen’s hot dogs from Buffalo, hand-cut corned beef and roast beef, the “Cleveland Dip” and patty melt. Everybody Eatz / Yes it’s Fresh features traditional chicken wings, fries and Po boys in addition to plant-based options. Best lasagna: Which Northeast Ohio eateries have the best lasagna, where they layer on the firmest noodles, brightest sauce and the perfect ration of cheese and herbs? Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez filtered through all the suggestions and came up with the 20 restaurants that had the most nominations. |
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