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Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter

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Economics Reporter (she/her)
Economics is often thought of as a lofty topic, but it shouldn’t be. My goal is to offer a street-level view of economics. My focus is on how the economy affects the lives of Greater Clevelanders. My areas of coverage include jobs, housing, entrepreneurship, unions, wealth inequality and pocketbook issues such as inflation.

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Drawing of of large marijuana leaf in front of many leaves. The Senate's revision of Issue 2 would allow Ohioans 21 years of age or older to purchase marijuana at existing dispensaries once the bill takes effect.
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Ohio Division of Cannabis Control will have James V. Canepa as its first superintendent  

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins December 14, 2023December 19, 2023
Ronda Stubbs-Tatum prepares lunches at the Brilliance School in Garfield Heights, which is one of her clients.
Posted inBusiness

Urban League entrepreneurship programs help Flava Catering cook up a future

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins December 13, 2023December 13, 2023
East 6th Street entrance at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in downtown Cleveland.
Posted inBusiness

Cleveland Fed wants you to help pick next boss — Really

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins December 5, 2023December 7, 2023
Photo of calculators and a stack of $100 bills. The bills have a wrapper with salary written on it.
Posted inBusiness

Cuyahoga has second highest wages in Ohio. See your county’s ranking

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 22, 2023October 18, 2024
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Euclid Beach Mobile Home park relocation plan

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
A red Starbucks cup with white evergreen trees. On Strike! is on the label.
Posted inBusiness

Starbucks workers in Greater Cleveland join national strike today

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 16, 2023October 18, 2024
A sign in front of the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park, which is slated to close next year.
Posted inGovernment

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park’s owners using relocation plan favored by residents

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 15, 2023October 18, 2024
The Port of Cleveland boss
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Port of Cleveland OKs policy that could cut pay for construction workers

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 9, 2023October 18, 2024
Drawn image of sandwich bag of 2.5 oz of marijuana.
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When will you be able to buy recreational marijuana in Ohio?

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins November 8, 2023October 18, 2024
Cleveland’s Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church on East 105th Street was recognized with a special marker for its decades of civil rights and social justice work under Pastor, Rev. E.T. Caviness. The 95-year-old Caviness is credited with taking the lead in the civil rights movement in the city.
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Adding to Cleveland’s civil rights history, forgiving utility bills and Shaker Square landlord update

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele and Olivera Perkins November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

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