/tags/local-governments local governments en-US Copyright Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:56:48 GMT /news/2021-03-03/sen-rob-portman-discouraged-by-lack-of-bipartisanship-in-coronavirus-relief-bill Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) says he’s disappointed in the new COVID-19 stimulus bill passed by Democrats in the House this past weekend.The $1.9 trillion… Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:56:48 GMT /news/2021-03-03/sen-rob-portman-discouraged-by-lack-of-bipartisanship-in-coronavirus-relief-bill Abigail Bottar /news/2021-02-09/ohio-mayors-seek-help-from-state-lawmakers-for-covid-recovery A collection of Ohio mayors is calling on state leaders to hear them out on their priorities for the year. This bipartisan alliance says the state must… Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:52:20 GMT /news/2021-02-09/ohio-mayors-seek-help-from-state-lawmakers-for-covid-recovery Andy Chow /ideastream/2020-08-13/cleveland-facing-millions-in-lost-revenue-due-to-covid-19-pandemic The City of Cleveland is facing a decline in almost every revenue source due to the coronavirus pandemic. No layoffs or furloughs are scheduled at this time, according to Mayor Frank Jackson’s office. The city is anticipating major losses in a few areas, said Director of Finance Sharon Dumas, particularly the entertainment and hospitality sectors. Before the virus, initial projections anticipated $40 million in revenue from those areas in 2020, Dumas said, but the city now expects to see just half that amount. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:41:51 GMT /ideastream/2020-08-13/cleveland-facing-millions-in-lost-revenue-due-to-covid-19-pandemic Taylor Haggerty /npr-news/2020-07-20/lawmakers-are-far-apart-on-a-new-coronavirus-relief-bill-here-are-5-sticking-points As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-07-20/lawmakers-are-far-apart-on-a-new-coronavirus-relief-bill-here-are-5-sticking-points Deirdre Walsh, Domenico Montanaro /news/2019-04-16/aclu-says-ohio-mayors-courts-lack-transparency The ACLU of Ohio released a report this week about mayor’s courts, which the organization charges "are geared toward making money rather than delivering… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:01:39 GMT /news/2019-04-16/aclu-says-ohio-mayors-courts-lack-transparency Clare Roth /news/2019-03-15/gov-dewine-unveils-69-billion-budget-with-priority-on-kids Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing a budget that he says invests in kids and includes no new taxes or tax cuts. The plan, released Friday, calls for spending… Fri, 15 Mar 2019 19:41:39 GMT /news/2019-03-15/gov-dewine-unveils-69-billion-budget-with-priority-on-kids Karen Kasler, Kantele Franko