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Nearly one-quarter of respondents in a Baldwin Wallace University poll say inflation is the No. 1 issue in the November election. Eighteen percent say the economy and 15% say immigration.
The question is one of 42 that BW’s Community Research Institute asked 877 registered Ohio voters Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
Voters in the wide-ranging poll share a poor view of most Ohio politicians. They overwhelmingly oppose gerrymandering and allowing athletes to play on a team that doesn’t match their gender assigned at birth. They agree that the history of racism should be taught in schools and that some gun control measures should be enacted.
“Although Ohio’s political leadership is leveraging conservative wedge issues like illegal immigration and transgender rights in political advertising this election cycle, the Ohio electorate is more progressive on many other issues like education, gun restrictions and abortion,” said Lauren Copeland, director of the Community Research Institute.
One other agreement? They like Gov. Mike DeWine better than other officials.
— Laura
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Today in Ohio: Baldwin Wallace University surveyed 877 registered voters across Ohio from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 asking about the issues weighing on their minds going into the presidential election. Ohioans don’t like gerrymandering or most politicians. We’re talking about the results — including attitudes on gun control, transgender rights and teaching about racism in schools — on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
Supreme Court race: Democratic Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly faces Cincinnati-based Common Pleas Judge Megan Shanahan this year. Ohio’s new constitutional amendment enshrining the right to abortion access will likely be the subject of cases for the next state Supreme Court. Jake Zuckerman reports Donnelly thinks Republicans’ unpopular positions on abortion could be the ticket to winning an uphill race.
Marijuana sales: Ohio dispensaries have rung up nearly $100 million in marijuana product sales in the 60 days since kicking off the state’s recreational marijuana program, Laura Hancock reports. Sales through Saturday were $98.3 million from 1.3 million receipts.
Foreign donations: A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Ohio can enforce its ban on non-citizens giving to statewide ballot campaigns, reports Molly Walsh. The majority ruled in a 2-1 decision that Ohio’s law banning political donations from foreign nationals and lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, did not violate the First Amendment.
Ballot names: Harris and Trump aren’t the only options voters have for president: including valid write-in candidates, there are at least a dozen other candidates to choose from, ranging from nationally known figures to complete unknowns, reports Jeremy Pelzer.
Northern Lights: The Space Weather Prediction Center is predicting very strong solar activity beginning today and continuing through Friday morning, reports Dave Petkiewicz. This means that the chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Northeast Ohio, and pretty much most of the northern United States, are very high beginning after sunset today and continuing through sunrise Friday morning.
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Airport Sheraton: Crews could be seen tearing down the old Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. The hotel, located at the entrance to Cleveland Hopkins Airport, closed in 2022 and is being replaced with additional airport parking. David Petkiewicz has photos.
Road repairs: Cuyahoga County is helping to resurface avenues, boulevards, roads and streets in 25 communities over the next two years. Kaitlin Durbin has a list of projects.
Beachwood game: Before Beachwood’s football team was slated to take the field last Friday against Trinity, its administration canceled the game, citing an investigation into “inappropriate conduct by members of the football team,” reports Matt Goul.
Pumpkin compost: For the second year, Cuyahoga County is setting up bins in Lakewood and several other Northeast Ohio communities beginning Oct. 31 to collect pumpkins and turn them into compost, reports Cory Shaffer.
Urgent care: Residents in and around Cleveland Heights have a new urgent care facility to take care of their medical needs. University Hospitals recently opened UH Urgent Care Cleveland Heights–The Ascent at Top of the Hill, reports Julie Washington.
Cliffs: Cleveland-Cliffs’ latest acquisition has received the OK from both the U.S. and Canadian governments, and the company has secured more debt to finance its next steps, reports Sean McDonnell. Cliffs announced in July that it would buy Canadian steelmaker Stelco for $2.5 billion, or $3.4 billion in Canadian dollars.
Sexual assault: A Cleveland man is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old New York girl he met on SnapChat and recording the assaults, reports Adam Ferrise. David Greulich, 60, choked, whipped and tied the girl up with ropes and neckties while sexually assaulting her during two trips to Jefferson County, New York.
Missing teen: A family member of Keshaun Williams cried Wednesday as authorities again asked for help finding the Cleveland teenager who has been missing for 16 months. Keshaun’s grandmother, Mary Williams, said she prays that someone comes forward with information about her grandson because her family needs closure, reports Olivia Mitchell.
Fall beers: To provide some inspiration for drinking outside of the box, Alex Darus lists 16 fall beers from Northeast Ohio craft breweries besides pumpkin beer.
Rock inductions: We’re asking a tough question — what’s the single, essential recording each member of the Rock Hall’s Class of 2024 has released.
Carol Volpe-Yagersz stands with a doll that is being prepared for the Tuesday, Oct. 8, episode of “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu.Lynn Labes (with permission)
‘Only Murders’: Tuesday’s “Valley of the Dolls” episode of Hulu’s critically acclaimed mystery-comedy “Only Murders in the Building” includes a surprising Cleveland-area connection. Turns out those custom-designed life-size dolls (including one of Meryl Streep’s character, Loretta) in the episode were created in Solon, reports Peter Chakerian.
Chicago trip: Pick your perfect view: Sitting alongside the Chicago River, watching the sightseeing boats motor past. Or sitting on one of the boats, watching the skyscrapers roll by. Or pick both, like Susan Glaser did on her recent trip to Chicago.
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— Curated by content director Laura Johnston with contributions by by Cliff Pinckard.
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