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A guide to Ohio’s latest round of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Ohio Republicans are catching up to peers in other states with new bills targeting the rights of trans adults and minors.
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Lots of Clevelanders need accessible housing (Comic)
How many people in Cleveland need accessible housing? Who are they?
Read the People’s Budget Cleveland proposed charter amendment
People’s Budget Cleveland is collecting signatures for a proposed charter amendment that would give residents a more direct say in how some city money is spent on projects and programs in their neighborhoods.
FAQ: The People’s Budget charter amendment and ballot initiative in Cleveland
People’s Budget Cleveland is collecting signatures for a proposed charter amendment that would give residents a more direct say in how some city money is spent on projects and programs in their neighborhoods. Learn more about the proposed charter amendment and ballot initiative.
A ‘Second Chance’ for defendants with older criminal convictions
The Second Chance program was created by Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley to give some people with a felony record a shot at avoiding a new conviction.
Addressing addictions ‘in lieu’ of convictions in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has two main ways people charged with felony crimes can get help for an addiction and avoid a criminal conviction.
Here’s why the abandoned house next door hasn’t been demolished (Explainer)
Signal Cleveland talked with housing department officials to better understand what happens when a house or apartment building is rundown beyond repair and what are some of the barriers that stall board up and demolition.
Search Cleveland City Council’s casino revenue spending records (Data)
Cleveland’s City Council members approved nearly $4 million in casino spending for projects in their wards from 2020 through 2022. Signal Cleveland combed through all that legislation to answer questions from residents: What was the money spent on?
How Cleveland City Council directs millions in casino money
City Council has used nearly $4 million in casino revenue money in recent years to fund its own system of direct neighborhood services.
Why one of Cuyahoga County’s pretrial diversion programs is endingÂ
Cuyahoga County is phasing out its Early Intervention Program. Its routing more people who want to avoid a felony conviction to its drug and mental health courts.
Is Cleveland’s new housing accessible? Not for everyone
Comic creator John G wonders how much of the housing being built in Cleveland is accessible for people who use wheelchairs?
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