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Business, Documenters, Government, News

Cleveland official warns of weed monopoly created by Ohio law

by Anastazia Vanisko and Cleveland Documenters June 7, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland City Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones cautioned that Ohio’s new recreational weed laws will allow monopolies to sprout.

Ward 7 Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones introduced legislation targeted at employment and affordable housing during last week’s Cleveland City Council meeting.

Business, Documenters, Education, Government, News

‘We are trying to change the trajectory of our city’: Cleveland may fund 3D-printed houses to curb homelessness

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters April 1, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland City Council is pushing for more affordable housing in the neighborhoods, saying that new construction needs to go beyond luxury units.Council recently approved $49 million to help with building affordable housing. The illustration shows several rows of houses. Only one is green with a yellow door.

Business, Documenters, Explainers, Government, Health

Where and how Cleveland distributed $2.9 million to help seniors with home repairs

by Dakotah Kennedy March 8, 2024October 19, 2024

A photo of Cleveland City Council member Mike Polensek making a point to Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb on the first day of 2024 General Fund budget hearings in the Mercedes Cotner Room at Cleveland City Hall.

Government, News, Public Safety

Cleveland City Council debates Community Police Commission budget ask

by Dakotah Kennedy February 21, 2024January 22, 2025

Officials from Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) and the city shared updates about YOU’s upcoming summer jobs program for eligible teens in Cuyahoga County.

Application opens for paid summer jobs for Cuyahoga County teens; officials talk barriers to eligibility

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters February 5, 2024December 20, 2024

Cleveland City Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones testifies about vulnerable residents in her district during the Senate Select Committee on Housing meeting on Jan. 11 at the Cleveland Foundation.

Business, Government, Health, News, Public Safety

‘Not going to apologize for my tears’: Ohio Senate hears about Cleveland housing barriers in 8-hour testimony

by Dakotah Kennedy January 16, 2024October 18, 2024

Image of a city street with casino chips piled up on the near buildings.

Explainers, Government, News

How Cleveland City Council directs millions in casino money

by Doug Breehl-Pitorak, April Urban and Nick Castele April 26, 2023October 18, 2024

News

A raise for Metroparks boss, public records and student voices

by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Paul Rochford and Stephanie Casanova December 19, 2022May 16, 2025