This year, Ohio lawmakers from both parties teamed up to reign in the payday lending industry. » Full Story

Sen. John Kerry was trying to make a point unflattering to Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain several days ago — but an examination of his comment does just the opposite. » Full Story

Faced with a $1 million general fund deficit, Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien announced recently that the city is moving employees out of the general fund and into water, sewer and other departments that » Full Story

“Too Much To Mow — What Do I Grow?” will be the topic of the third annual Northeast Ohio Small Farm College to be held on October 23 and 30 and November 6 and 13 at 4-H Camp Whitewood in Windsor. » Full Story

Federal law bans convicted sex offenders from receiving Pell Grants for higher education — but only if they are imprisoned. » Full Story

If passed into law, Ohio Healthy Families Act would require Ohio employers with 25 or more employees to guarantee seven days of paid sick leave each year to full-timers, and a prorated portion of the » Full Story