This is the 10th year of the annual competition put on by the Cleveland Leadership Center, which gives funds to ideas that improve communities.

Cleveland budget hearings and recommendations for updating police training top this week’s discussion of news on the Reporters Roundtable.

House Bill 6 has been on the books since 2019. The bill and its passage have been at the center of a public corruption scandal investigation that went public nearly four years ago.

Former CEO Chuck Jones and VP Michael Dowling and former PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo deny wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty in court this week.

The shop stocks local products and also serves as a prep kitchen and incubator for area chefs.

A program looks to close the legal gap in 82 counties by incentivizing young attorneys toward public service.

In recent years, many have surrendered the animals they adopted during quarantine in the early days of the pandemic.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the nominees for the class of 2024, including Cher, Lenny Kravitz and Ozzy Osbourne.

The city this week passed a policy overhaul referred to as “Renters First.”

A pair of Republican lawmakers are eyeing the use of nitrogen gas as an alternative to lethal injections.

Leopold is known as the father of the modern conservation movement.

His efforts exposing contamination in soil and water across Ohio has in large part led to our awareness of PFAS chemicals.

Lebanese American writer Philip Metres, and Jewish poet Jessica Jacobs write about their faith and ancestry in their new books, which by chance use the same cover image.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost supported the bill during a Tuesday news conference.

The oldest planned shopping center in Ohio is undergoing revitalization efforts after facing years of instability.

The Center for Community Solutions released a "Status of Women" report that looks in depth at Ohio women from all 88 counties.

Last year, Cleveland introduced an ordinance to stop the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Entrepreneurship in Ohio is growing and many colleges provide students with programs to foster that growth.

The Ohio Senate voted to override vetoes on House Bill 68 that prohibits gender affirming care for transgender youth. It also overrode a veto on a measure that prevented cities from enacting their own tobacco bans.

The U.S. is experiencing a nursing shortage, while several Northeast Ohio universities aim to fill the demand.

The proposal to pay students has bipartisan support and aims to tackle the state’s chronic absenteeism problem.

A new podcast episode from "Points North" examines how a specific kind of pet turtle is having a negative impact on the Great Lakes ecosystem.

An encore presentation of the "Sound of Ideas" book recommendations show for 2024.

This week’s storm and the impact on those who are unhoused tops this week’s discussion of news on the Reporters Roundtable.

The program, which premiered this week on WVIZ PBS, features visits to the hometowns of the 2023 honorees.

Many places in Northeast Ohio will experience totality during the eclipse on April 8.

There is disagreement on the commission and from the mayor's office over how it can proceed.

The grand jury returned a no-bill decision against Brittany Watts, 34, of Warren. She miscarried at home 22 weeks into her pregnancy.

The Republican-controlled House came back early from winter break to override DeWine's veto of House Bill 68.

County Executive Chris Ronayne joins host Jenny Hamel in studio to talk about year one of his administration and priorities for 2024.

A recent investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations and The Ohio Newsroom examined hundreds of Ohio appellate decisions over four years.

The Ideastream Public Media series, which began in 2021, is back with another installment of stories.

House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.

National and local political analysts discuss this year's presidential election, the U.S. Senate race in Ohio and other issues.

The "Sound of Ideas" annual reading recommendation show is back with another selection from a panel of book lovers.

PFAS, also dubbed "forever chemicals," have been found in a variety of consumer products.

Ideastream editors and reporters review the biggest stories of 2023 on the Reporters Roundtable.

Packy Malley discusses his role as a sustainable agricultural facilitator.

Packy Malley discusses his role as a sustainable agricultural facilitator.

The Great Lakes Compact signed in 2008 keeps water from the lakes from being diverted elsewhere. The Endangered Species Act signed in 1973 has been instrumental in protecting biodiversity.

Two books look at how President Garfield and President Lincoln each confronted the bitter division of their times.

Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is a driving force behind the Citizens Not Politicians amendment proposal.

A new Pew survey found 72% of U.S. adults have seen an increase in the number of places expecting tips compared to five years ago.

A new Pew survey found 72% of U.S. adults have seen an increase in the number of places expecting tips compared to five years ago.

The team traveled to the Hudson Library on Dec. 12 to discuss the changing nature of school boards.

We'll hear how regional leaders plan to make Northeast Ohio more sustainable.

Rosemary Mudry will serve as the market's first executive director as it moves toward nonprofit management.

In a special meeting held Thursday, the council approved a 40-year extension of the .25% sales tax.

While adults can now grow and possess cannabis, there is no legal way to buy it, as state lawmakers have not set the parameters for carrying out the law.

The conservation law has helped save 99% of the species put under its protection since it was signed into law in 1973.

The city councils of Akron and Cleveland have either passed or are considering limitations on public comments during meetings.

The city councils of Akron and Cleveland have either passed or are considering limitations on public comments during meetings.

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced recently that Amtrak may expand their services across the state of Ohio.

Voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana with a decisive vote on Issue 2 in the November election.

The former Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School is being transformed into an affordable senior housing facility.

Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is a driving force behind the Citizens Not Politicians amendment proposal.

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, the Greater Cleveland RTA and the city of Cleveland are finishing a year-long study on how to create more transit-oriented development projects.

A new Pew survey found only a third of U.S. adults said its easy to know whether or how much to tip for different services.

Voters approved the recreational marijuana law when they passed Issue 2 in the November election.

A pair of reports from Team NEO and Cuyahoga Community College dug into who's in the workforce, where they're working, what talent shortages exist, and how much gig work is impacting the region.

As Cleveland's $2.7 million ShotSpotter contract is up for renewal in 2024, Ideastream's Matt Richmond looks into whether the technology has improved safety.

Experts say people who work in healthcare often experience second-hand trauma.

A new report from the Center for Community Solutions and the Achievement Centers found discrimination in the classroom, in communities and in healthcare.

We will talk to leaders from two of the region’s biggest food banks about the growing need for help.

Local food and beverage connoisseurs share recipe ideas, cooking techniques and Thanksgiving memories.

This installment of the series, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, discusses international law and the climate crisis.

A law passed by Ohio lawmakers last year streamlined the process for greenlighting state-owned lands for oil and gas exploration.

Several journalists from Ohio newspapers spent eight months investigating the state's juvenile justice system.

Some Republican lawmakers are suggesting that the legislature may go around the courts to decide what, if any laws will be changed as a result of the passage of Issue 1.

Cleveland has consistently low voter turnout, with only 29% voting in the November election.

Even though the conflict is happening thousands of miles away, Jewish and Palestinian communities are being impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas.

Republican leaders in the Ohio Statehouse say the fight over abortion did not end with the passage of Issue 1. Leaders also want tweaks to the recreational marijuana statute.

The "Sound of Ideas" hears reactions regarding the passage of Ohio's Issue 2, and what that means for the future of marijuana in the state.

What do the victories of Issues 1 and 2 in Ohio mean? Northeast Ohio political experts and Ideastream Public Media reporters offer analysis and insights on those issues and a number of local races.

State Issue 1 would codify abortion protections in the state constitution, Issue 2 would legalize recreational marijuana.

Creators have been using AI to create artwork for some time now, but a debate rages over what constitutes "real art."

Early voting in Ohio has picked up as Election Day nears and two major statewide issues, on reproductive rights and recreational marijuana, are on the ballot.

The community storytelling series "Sound of Us" is focusing its next installment on stories about marriage.

We will discuss Ohio's most recent purge of its voter rolls. Plus, voting experts answer questions about the voting process.

Several proponents and opponents of legalizing recreation marijuana discussed Issue 2, which is on Ohio's November ballot.

A recent panel discussion held at The Happy Dog looked at the health and economic impact of independent music venues in the region.

The expansion of public vouchers for Ohio students to attend private schools is going to be expensive.

Guests from the Jewish and Arab communities across Northeast Ohio discuss what's happening between Israel and Hamas.

The proposal wants to scrap Lorain County's current three-commissioner model in favor of a seven-district board with an appointed executive.

The program helps to reduce carbon emissions and preserve Northeast Ohio’s urban tree canopy.

There are eight candidates vying for three open seats on the Akron Public Schools Board of Education.

The department is eight years into the implementation of a federal consent decree.

A roundtable conversation led by the Cleveland Clinic and the Association of Black Cardiologists will focus on why communities of color are suffering from cardiovascular diseases at higher rates than their white counterparts.

The Center for Community Solutions researched the intersection of race and disability in Ohio for its latest report.

Ideastream's reporters will discuss the local races and ballot issues voters will decide in this November's general election.

Monday, the "Sound of Ideas" broadcasts the debate between the two men running to be the next mayor of Canton.

We will discuss the impact on the region’s Jewish and Palestinian communities as well as leaders.

Bowling Green State University's Mark Simon details a decades-long struggle for peace in the Middle East.

Ohio voters will decide two statewide issues. Issue 1 is on abortion rights. Issue 2 is on legalizing marijuana.

The discussion last month touched on the long-term health implications of utility debt, and resources that can help residents in need.

"All In For Tech" day, FutureLAND, and "Ohio VC Fest" are all events connecting inventors, entrepreneurs, developers, and investors.

Jordan is actively seeking the support of his colleagues after an historic vote this week toppled Kevin McCarthy.

The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit hopes to educate the public about products and developments in the cannabis world.

Cleveland has a higher rate of infant mortality and poorer birth outcomes for Black babies.

The hospital system says the program in Cleveland is closing due to changes in family medicine, including a greater focus on outpatient care.

"Freakonomics" creator Stephen Dubner will be in Cleveland Tuesday night for a keynote address and a conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb.

The council says the decision whether to extend the sales tax for 40 years needs more discussion.

The latest "Sound of Us" series explores what it's like "Living on the Spectrum" by hearing stories of people with autism.

The online database, Green Book Cleveland, highlights historical safe spaces for Black people in Northeast Ohio.

An Ohio panel has opened the door to drilling state-owned lands but postponed its decision on state parks.

A free-speech group says this is the latest example of student-run publications coming into conflict with administration.

Downtown Akron, Summit Lake, and the Ohio & Erie Canal Park are all undergoing a transformation under the Akron Civic Commons initiative.

The story tops this week’s look at headlines on the Reporters Roundtable.

Myroslava Gongadze is a Ukrainian journalist who has covered issues in her home country and is the recipient of the 2023 Inamori Ethics Prize.

Cleveland voters will decide the charter issue proposal on the upcoming November ballot.

More than three years since many workers went remote due to the pandemic, trends are showing that remote work habits are changing.

The nonprofit Starting Point says there are nearly 20% fewer child care slots available in Northeast Ohio than there were in January 2020.

The departure of Akron's police chief, state school report cards, the UAW strike and more news will be discuss during this week's Reporter's Roundtable.

Marshall Project Cleveland and News 5 found reasons included failing to pay court fines and missing child support payments.

The deadline for contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and three major automakers is Thursday night.

The new policy, which began Sept. 1, is facing criticism from local LGBTQ+ organizations.

Global Cleveland has a special "Global Entrepreneur In Residence" program that supports an entrepreneur immigrant that we'll learn about.

The recent heat wave is forcing some districts to cancel classes because schools lack air conditioning.

The invasive species is destructive to several crops in the region, particularly grapes.

Ohio native Kyle Kondik argues in a recent Politico piece that Ohio is a firmly red state now, despite the results of the recent August special election.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years.

The redistricting commission will have just nine days before Secretary of State Frank LaRose says new maps are due.

Proponents of the dam removal say there will be environmental benefits as well as increased recreational opportunity.

We'll talk to local experts about hiring trends nationwide and in Northeast Ohio, and whether the era of the employees' market is over.

Northeast Ohio higher education experts discuss what’s driving the drop in enrollment and what’s being done to address it.

A high school in Canton and a district in suburban Cincinnati recently adopted a 4-day school week to address teacher burnout, and offer new opportunities to students.

The districts say arming staff will better protect students and is one of the stories on this week’s Reporters Roundtable.

Researchers, doctors and community leaders are joining forces to screen African American men for prostate cancer

Researchers, doctors and community leaders are joining forces to screen African American men for prostate cancer

According to an analysis by a public schools advocate, voucher recipients receive more money per pupil than some Ohio districts receive.

A new book from Shaker Heights native and Washington Post education reporter Laura Meckler traces the city's history of racial integration and schooling.

The first step of the targeted initiative resulted in 20 felony arrests and illegal gun seizures.

A campaign for a proposed amendment in 2024 wants to take lawmakers out of the process.

Cleveland Thrives is an effort by Leadership Cleveland alumni to drive progress across issues including economic mobility, food insecurity, gun violence, health and housing.

Ohio has had more than 11,000 cold case investigations on its books since 1965, but DNA testing can help move dormant investigation forward.

Voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution in November.

Foreign policy experts look at the rise of strongmen leaders across the globe, and what an international response could look like.

Foreign policy experts look at the rise of strongmen leaders across the globe, and what an international response could look like.

The Issue 1 defeat increases the stakes for the upcoming vote on a proposal to enshrine abortion protections in the Ohio constitution.

A special grand jury will begin hearing the Jayland Walker police shooting case Monday.

Major League Baseball has made major rule changes to the game including a new pitch clock.

Law professors discuss the 34-count indictment against the former president and what comes next.

New York Times reporter Christina Caron shares how gun violence has affected the daily lives of Americans.

Drag events planned in Geauga County this weekend received threats from groups including the alt-right organization, the Proud Boys.

A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former president Donald Trump on Thursday.

Energy policy reporter Kathiann Kowalski explains why utility costs are rising.

The ADL says the audit details the highest level of antisemitic activity since it began keeping records in 1979.

Cleveland State University tax expert, Debby Geier, weighs in on House Bill 1, which would create a flat income tax among other changes.

The collaboration kicked off last weekend with Innovation Day at Kent State University.

The story tops our look at the week’s news on the Reporters Roundtable.

Uncertainty is gripping the financial markets in the wake of recent bank failures.

The Federal Trade Commission says 30 million people are impacted by noncompete agreements in the workplace. The agency is seeking to ban them.

The Lake County suburb has a population of 19,121 people.

Hill gained national attention in 1991 when she accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment.

The proposal tops this week’s topics on the Reporters Roundtable.

The annual festival, organized by Case Western Reserve University, will look at wellness through different lenses, including physical, mental, and financial.

A new study shows bempedoic acid can reduce serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks.

Last month, the city of Cleveland agreed to pay a settlement of $2.5 million in a lawsuit filed by a former police supervisor.

Hundreds of thousand of Ohioans will be see benefits from Medicaid and SNAP programs cut as pandemic supports end.