Foreclosure Sales Double in County
Officials, study cite predatory lending as the chief culpritBy Joshua Greene Cleveland Free Times JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER Monday, at the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Foreclosure Sale on January 10, 50 homes changed hands. The room was packed with vultures, the speculators, redevelopers, bankers and small-time investors. “I don’t think there’s this many people at a […]
New Point Man for Governor
Lt. Gov. Bruce Johnson to play major role in pursuing tax-reform initiatives The Akron Beacon Journal COLUMBUS – The room was packed. Every seat and spot for standing was taken. Along the balcony, men and women leaned over the rails to peer down on Gov. Bob Taft ashe beamed and administered the oath of office to […]
Economy, Bad Budget Produce Setbacks
The sheriff’s civil division has piles of papers awaiting service. Youngstown Vindicator WARREN Two bad economies have joined forces to put several hundred financial transactions on hold in Trumbull County. Economic realities of the Mahoning Valley, coupled with the county sheriff’s department’s own budget issues, have resulted in an eightmonth backlog for sheriff’s sales, or […]
Enterprising Program Offers Hope
Willoughby News-Herald Popular plan was initially created to spur economic development and job creation in distressed areas Willoughby Hills Mayor Kenneth A. Lorenz has grown tired of seeing the desolate, run-down piece of property at Route 91 and Interstate 90 that used to be a thriving restaurant. Full Article
For Ohio’s Jobless Who Receive No Dole, This is a Referendum on the Welfare State
The Guardian, UK Theressia Gresham’s unemployment cheques stopped arriving two months ago. Ms Gresham, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, lost her job as a forklift driver at the beginning of the year and has been unable to find work since. The United States government will pay just 26 weeks of benefits before cutting workers loose […]
In Swing States, Growth of Jobs Has Faltered
New York Times As job growth has picked up in many areas of the country, employment has continued to falter in some crucial battleground states, the government reported yesterday. Full Article
Lost Job is Familiar Story in Key State of Ohio
St. Louis Post-Dispatch SALEM, Ohio – Knocking on doors in northeastern Ohio, the political newcomer running for state representative used the same line on every porch: “Hi, I’m Frank Rayl. I worked over at Eljer until they moved my job to China.” Full Article
Ohio ‘Ground Zero’ for This Election, Former Senator tells Lorain
Lorain Morning Journal LORAIN — Former senator Max Cleland appeared at Lakeview Park yesterday to call on Lorain to vote for John Kerry, saying that Ohio was ”ground zero for this election.” Full Article
Ohio Among Worst in Job Losses
Skid outlasted recession, report shows Dayton Daily News COLUMBUS | Although economists pronounced the national recession over by November 2001, Ohio continued to lose jobs in the aftermath, according to a report released today by a Cleveland research institute. Full Article
Report Counts Labor Losses
Ohio’s economy called ‘worsening’ Cincinnati Enquirer COLUMBUS – Wages for Ohioans continue to fall, a jobs recovery remains elusive and the gap between earnings for whites and blacks is growing, according to an analysis of the Ohio economy issued this week. Full Article
Manufacturing Jobs May Be Stabilizing
Ohio employment could be rising Cincinnati Post COLUMBUS, Ohio — After losing nearly 200,000 jobs since 2000 to cheaper foreign labor and new technology that makes companies more productive, recent economic reports suggest that Ohio’s manufacturing sector may be starting to stabilize. Full Article
Labor Laws, Workforce Changing Across State
Ironton Tribune Labor Day was set aside to recognize the contribution of the average worker, but does the average worker understand Ohio’s changing labor scene? Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor implemented new overtime regulations at the same time many analysts say Ohio’s workforce continues to take big hits. Full Article