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Westlake Schools Respond to Newtown Violence Westlake City Schools responded to December’s tragic violence in Newtown, Conn., by issuing a statement to families Dec. 16: To Our Westlake Schools Parents, The events in Newtown, Connecticut, on Friday, Dec. 14 were tragic, incomprehensible and extremely saddening. Circumstances like these hit close to home and emotionally wear on us all. First and ... Read More »
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Kucinich Gives his Final Floor Speech of the 112th Congress
Kucinich Gives his Final Floor Speech of the 112th Congress Calls for a New Politics Washington, January 2, 2013 – Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today called for a new politics in his final speech on the House floor of the 112th Congress. The video can be seen here. The text follows: “I want to begin by thanking my wife Elizabeth, who is here in the gallery, for ... Read More »
Westlake City Council Updates
Westlake City Council updates Below are the links to the agenda from the December 20 Westlake City Council meeting with actions as well as the approved minutes from the December 6 Council meeting, the December 18 Special Council meeting and the December 8 Finance committee meeting. Council meeting agenda with actions: http://www.cityofwestlake.org/pdfs/CnlAgendas/CnlAgenda.pdf Approved Council meeting minutes: http://www.cityofwestlake.org/pdfs/CouncilMinutes/2012/20121206CnlMin.pdf Approved Special Council ... Read More »
Westlake Police blotter Dec. 21, 2012
Westlake Police blotter Dec. 21, 2012 As of this writing, the so-called Mayan Apocalypse has not occurred. Any status changes to this world’s existence will be reported at once. Front door glass was broken with a rock at a Westchester Pkwy. home on Dec. 12 at 6:18PM by two males, who also yelled threats through the door. One was wearing ... Read More »
Manning backs Autism coverage
Manning backs Autism coverage State Senator Gayle Manning (R–North Ridgeville) released the following statement this morning (Dec. 21) regarding Ohio’s policy changes that will expand access to necessary health coverage for individuals with autism-spectrum disorders. All comments can be directly attributed to State Senator Gayle Manning. “I am and have always been a strong proponent of increasing access to much-needed ... Read More »
Kasich’s got plans for ‘13
Kasich’s got plans for ‘13 Tax and reform packages are back on the table, joined by school funding and the turnpike By Joe Vardon The “fracking” tax boost/income-tax-cut package that Gov. John Kasich couldn’t push through the legislature in 2012 appears primed for passage next year. Kasich held his annual year-end review yesterday at the Statehouse, an event where the Republican ... Read More »
KASICH APPOINTS FRENCH AS NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
KASICH APPOINTS FRENCH AS NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE French Will Replace Stratton; Continue Long Record of Service to Ohio COLUMBUS – Governor John R. Kasich today announced the appointment of Judge Judith L. French of the 10th District Court of Appeals to replace Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. French has served on the 10th District Court since ... Read More »
The NDAA: More War Abroad and More Austerity Here at Home
“We gather at a fiscal cliff of our own making and refuse to see the implications of our unrestrained spending for war.” Washington D.C. (December 20, 2012) – Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today spoke on the House floor in strong opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See video here. “In this discussion over the NDAA, we arrive at a ... Read More »