In Justin Bibb’s likely final big stimulus spending spree, the Cleveland mayor wants to use $160 million for massive investments in boosting jobs and homeownership, quelling violence, repairing roads and parks and transforming the waterfront, among other initiatives. The first part of Bibb’s plan will be introduced to City Council next week. One interesting element is the land acquisition and violence prevention money would come from “evergreen” funds that could be tapped for years and would not be in jeopardy when tax revenues dip or Cleveland changes its spending priorities. - Kristen Davis |
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s last large round of ARPA spending plans is aimed at bolstering Cleveland’s future, investing in neighborhoods and transformative projects that make the city unique and providing financial tools to aid Cleveland and its residents, according to Bibb's chief of staff. |
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Stimulus spending: Cleveland Mayor Mayor Justin Bibb is rolling out another round of projects funded by $160 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, including $30 million for infrastructure upgrades, $50 million to assemble land and clean up brownfields to help attract new businesses that offer good-paying jobs, and $15 million for violence-prevention programs, Lucas Daprile and Courtney Astolfi report. City Council President Blaine Griffin has his own set of spending plans for the stimulus money, and while some ideas overlap with Bibb’s, there are several differences.
Midwestern etiquette: Sometimes navigating social niceties is hard. How much do you tip your pizza delivery driver? When do you send a thank-you note? Do you have to accept that party invitation from your friend who lives way across town? Maybe we can help. Jane Morice helms our Midwestern etiquette guide, beginning with whether you should honk your horn in your car, weighed in on by Marc Bona and Lucas Daprile. Today in Ohio: As head of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and its newly formed Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of Government, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has been serving as an attack dog for the right and former President Donald Trump. We’re talking about Jordan’s claim that he’s trying to change how the government operates -- and not just playing at political theater -- on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
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Big fracking offer: Texas driller Encino Energy offered Ohio a signing bonus and royalties that it claims could tally nearly $2 billion over a period of more than 15 years as it sought to be the first to frack Ohio’s largest state park, reports Jake Zuckerman. The Texas-based driller’s offer included a $115 million signing bonus for leasing rights to drill for oil and gas under Salt Fork State Park in Southeast Ohio. Jim Jordan: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan on Monday ratcheted up his battle with the New York district attorney who filed felony charges against ex-President Donald Trump by scheduling a field hearing next week to “examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents,” reports Sabrina Eaton. Education leader: Members of the Ohio State Board of Education on Monday discussed how to find a new head of the Ohio Department of Education, at a time when the legislature is looking to overhaul education policy in the state, reports Laura Hancock. Interim Ohio State Superintendent of Public Instruction Stephanie Siddens is expected to leave her post to become deputy superintendent of a small suburban Columbus district, where she could begin July 1, pending approval from the Upper Arlington Schools board on Tuesday. Train derailment: Attorneys have filed 31 lawsuits against Norfolk Southern Railroad since the February train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, Adam Ferrise reports. The lawsuits, in federal court in Youngstown, so far represent about 100 East Palestine residents and about a dozen businesses in the village. Three dozen people and five businesses from outside the village also have sued. Another spill: A tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine overturned Monday afternoon after it was involved in a crash, Cliff Pinckard reports. The Environmental Protection Agency says the contaminated soil was contained and was not a threat to nearby waterways. Bernie Moreno: Cleveland businessman and luxury car dealer Bernie Moreno is making a second attempt at running for U.S. Senate after dropping out of last year’s crowded Republican primary to replace U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, Sabrina Eaton reports. |
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Agriscience in classrooms: Almira Elementary fifth-graders had the opportunity to look through microscopes set up to observe the tiniest details on the surface of items, such as a squished strawberry, a strand of dog hair and a red pepper flake, among others, reports Cameron Fields in the latest installment of Cleveland’s Promise. Battery-powered lawnmowers: If you are in the market for a new mower, consider a more environmentally friendly model, reports Peter Krouse. The Cleveland Department of Public Health is making the decision easier by offering a $100 rebate to residents and businesses in Cuyahoga County who scrap their gas-powered mowers and buy a new one powered by an electric battery. Smart parking meters:Cleveland’s anticipated switch from coin-operated parking meters to smart meters is expected to boost the city’s parking revenues by offering more convenient payment options that don’t require lugging around a bunch of quarters. But the city’s revenue is expected to increase in other ways, too, with hikes in hourly fees and other parking changes, such as extended enforcement hours and pricing that can change for special events, reports Courtney Astolfi. |
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Income tax refund: Some people who worked from home in 2022 could save hundreds of dollars on their local taxes by requesting a refund if taxes were withheld for another place. But Sean McDonnell warns that it’s a hassle. Best-selling homes: The high-end housing market seems to be back after a slow beginning of the year, reports Zachary Smith. The top 10 homes sold in March all sold for over $1.2 million, with the top home going for at least $6 million. Biotech company changes: BioEnterprise Inc., an incubator for businesses in the biotech and healthcare industry, will cease operations and turn over its assets to its founders: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, reports Sean McDonnell. Public health alert: A public health alert for ready-to-eat fresh salad products with chicken and ham has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, reports Marc Bona. The products contain FDA-regulated lettuce that has been recalled for possible listeria monocytogenes contamination. Sports betting gift cards: The Ohio Casino Control Commission announced Monday that gift cards can be used to deposit money into a sports gambling account, reports Sean McDonnell. This means gift cards for sports betting apps and in-person betting lounges may be available for purchase soon. |
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Carjacker sought: A Cleveland boy who pleaded guilty last month to shooting a woman during a carjacking spree when he was 14 is wanted after he did not show up for his Monday sentencing, reports Cory Shaffer. Derrelle Travis cut off his ankle monitor and left his home overnight, hours before he was to be sentenced on charges of felonious assault and five counts of aggravated robbery. Suspension recommended: A former federal prosecutor is facing a six-month suspension of his law license for sexually harassing an intern. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct found former assistant U.S. attorney Mark Bennett sexually harassed the intern over a 16-month span, including dozens of sexually suggestive messages and one accusation that he groped her, Adam Ferrise reports. |
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Cocktail classes: The Distillery Restaurant at Western Reserve Distillers in Lakewood is adding two new classes to its ongoing cocktail curriculum. Students of the spirit can study Tequila and Agave Spirits 201 starting in April or enroll in Bourbon 201 starting in May, reports Paris Wolfe. Both classes connect with popular spirit trends. In fact, the bourbon class has nearly sold out its first four weeks. Free coffee: All GetGo Cafés are now offering free coffee on Mondays, reports Marc Bona. No purchase is necessary for customers to receive a free GetGo self-serve coffee. The promotion applies to any of GetGo’s fresh-brewed hot and iced coffees, as well as the new nitro and cold brew products. New roller coaster video: Cedar Point is testing its newest roller coaster, Wild Mouse, which will debut early next month, reports Susan Glaser. The park shared video of the family-friendly coaster testing last week, with one of the seven cars – the one called Zaggy – twisting and turning along the ride’s 1,312-foot track. Johnny Rockets closing: Johnny Rockets, a longtime dining venue inside Cedar Point, won’t reopen this year, replaced by an arcade, reports Susan Glaser. It was a Cedar Point dining staple since 2001 and the only Johnny Rockets in Ohio. Canned cocktails coming: Topo Chico is adding two new tequila-spiked beverages to the canned cocktail market, expected to show up today on Ohio retail shelves, reports Paris Wolfe. |
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