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| What you need to know Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 WEATHER
Mostly sunny skies are expected today with highs reaching the upper 70s. Skies will remain clear overnight with temps dipping to the low 60s.
Local scores: Indians 12, Minnesota Twins 3 OVERNIGHT
Redistricting: Ohio Republicans have approved new state legislative maps that should allow them to maintain their veto-proof majority in the Ohio House and Senate, doing so without Democratic votes, setting up the maps to be redrawn in four years under Ohio’s new redistricting rules, Andrew Tobias and Jeremy Pelzer report. The new districts likely would award 62 of 99 House seats, and 23 of 33 Senate seats to Republicans, Senate President Matt Huffman said Wednesday. Democrats agreed with the Senate projection, but said the maps actually create 65 Republican House districts, an analysis matched by Dave’s Redistricting App, a popular website. Anything above 60 House seats and 20 Senate seats is a veto-proof supermajority.
Election details: Precinct-level data offered a deeper look into nonprofit executive Justin Bibb’s victory Tuesday night in the Cleveland mayoral primary and City Council President Kevin Kelley’s second-place finish – including some insight into where each candidate can improve. Seth Richardson reports Bibb beat Kelley by more than 3,000 votes, but neither won a majority, meaning a competitive race in the run-up to the Nov. 2 election. Bibb’s support was roughly split between East Side and West Side, though much of it was clustered in the Near West Side neighborhoods of Ohio City and Detroit Shoreway. In the City Council race, Courtney Astolfi reports the results from 2017 could offer insight into what to expect this November.
Mask advisory: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish on Wednesday enacted a mask advisory for all Cuyahoga County residents, regardless of vaccination status. Julie Washington reports the advisory strongly urges masking in all indoor areas to prevent COVID-19 surges, but no fines, penalties or enforcement are attached to the advisory.
River development: A real estate company owned by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert plans to add thousands of homes, offices and other development along the Cuyahoga River near downtown. Eric Heisig reports the plans for more than 100 acres, which includes the “Collision Bend” area of the river near Tower City and portions of Canal Road, could transform long-underused properties near booming neighborhoods in Tremont and Ohio City, as well as downtown itself. This Week in the CLE: Gov. Mike DeWine blamed Republican lawmakers Tuesday for the lack of a statewide school mask mandate, which he said he would like to enact to protect children who are overrunning Ohio’s pediatric hospitals. We’re talking about whether sick kids will be the legacy of Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp and Senate President Matt Huffman on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
Clinic impact: The Cleveland Clinic released an updated economic impact report on Wednesday, saying it contributed $21.6 billion to Ohio’s economy in 2019, in large part by employing more people than any other business in the state. This is up from $17.8 billion in 2016. Julie Washington reports the Clinic, along with banks, have been a major driver of Cleveland’s shift from an industrial economy to a knowledge-based service economy.
Public radio: The Kent State Board of Trustees approved a plan Wednesday to hand over day-to-day operations of WKSU FM/89.7 to Ideastream Public Media, the nonprofit that runs WCPN FM/90.3. Joey Morona reports the agreement, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, will involve swapping frequency. News will broadcast on the FM/89.7 frequency in addition to WCLV FM/104.9, currently the home Ideastream’s classical radio station, while WCLV programming will adopt WCPN’s call letters and position on the dial at FM/90.3.
Minority firms: Sherwin-Williams announced Wednesday that it has selected five minority construction management firms to work on building its new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland and a research and development center in Brecksville. Cameron Fields reports four of the five will provide skilled employees for work such as carpentry, millwork and painting.
Drug prep: Drug shortages during the coronavirus pandemic prompted U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to introduce legislation that would build a more resilient U.S. supply chain for generic medicines by creating a one-year emergency supply of key drug ingredients and encouraging domestic companies to make them, Sabrina Eaton reports.
Icebreaker: A $3.5 trillion budget bill being crafted in Congress includes $350 million to build a new U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaking ship to serve the Great Lakes. Sabrina Eaton reports spending for the new icebreaker has bipartisan backing from Great Lakes legislators, but the larger bill may not get much support from Republicans because of all the money it contains for sweeping expansions of programs for education, health care, childcare support, tackling climate change and other Biden administration priorities.
Erie Hack: Erie Hack, the biannual competition to inspire technological solutions to Lake Erie’s biggest challenges, is back. And it’s time to start brainstorming ideas that could lead to a healthier lake - and big bucks if your solutions impress the judges the most, reports Peter Krouse.
Business fellows: Cuyahoga Community College is among the pilot sites for a new Goldman Sachs program designed to help create internship opportunities for historically underrepresented students. Cameron Fields reports the 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows aims to create mutually beneficial situations for students and small businesses, which are working to address growing skill gaps across various industries.
Halloweekends: After taking a year off because of the pandemic, Cedar Point’s popular HalloWeekends event returns this fall, with new attractions and expanded hours, Susan Glaser reports. The event will feature 11 haunted attractions, plus themed entertainment, specialty foods and kids activities, along with many of the park’s top rides.
Clambakes: With autumn right around the corner, local restaurants and organizations have announced their seafood events. Some function as fundraisers, while others occur as annual specials from Northeast Ohio’s taverns, restaurants and bars. Anne Nickoloff has a list.
Met Gala: Emma Chamberlain didn’t to prom, so she went to the Met Gala. See her getting ready in this video from cleveland.com's sister site, Vogue.
Go-Go’s: We know at least one act will be taking part in the festivities leading up to the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony next month in Cleveland, reports Troy Smith. Members of The Go-Go’s – Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine – will take part in a book signing and fan Q&A event at the Rock Hall on Oct. 28.
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