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Feagler and Friends - Easing Up On Pit Bulls
 
 
 
Shana Klein, president, For the Love of Pits

The state of Ohio has officially changed its attitude about pit bulls, dogs considered vicious by some cities just by virtue of their breed. State law removes the automatic 'vicious' label from pit bulls, but does not overturn pit bull bans enacted by some cities. The law allows for dogs of any breed to be declared vicious, dangerous or nuisance if they've attacked a human or another dog. Mr. Feagler will talk with a local pit bull owner about the law and about living with a pet that frightens some people.

Roundtable:

Sarah Jane Tribble, reporter, The Plain Dealer; Laura Johnston, reporter, The Plain Dealer; Ned Whelan, Whelan Communications.

Vetting the Vigorish:

Cuyahoga County Council has begun the chore of divvying up the county's share of the tax revenue from the Horseshoe Casino. The county expects to receive close to ten million dollars annually and expects to spend much of it enhancing downtown Cleveland. At issue is whether that should be the primary focus of county spending or whether the money should also be shared with the suburbs.

Juvenile Court's Crushing Caseload:

One of Ohio's busiest juvenile courts is also one its slowest. People seeking court rulings on child custody and other family matters in Cuyahoga County usually have to wait months to get even an initial hearing. Staff cutbacks and an increase in the number of cases have combined to restrict case handling. Court officials say they're working to correct the problem.

Catholic Institutions Sue Over Obama Mandate:

Dozens of Catholic Church-related institutions this week took the Obama administration to court over a mandate that they provide health insurance that pays for contraceptive services. Birth control runs counter to the church's teachings, say the institutions, and requiring them to comply with the mandate is a violation of religious freedom. The Cleveland-based law firm Jones Day is representing the plaintiffs.

Not-as-Friendly Skies:

Some U.S. airlines are now charging flyers an extra fee if they want to be guaranteed a seat next to their traveling partner. The practice has caught on as airlines began to levy extra charges for aisle or window seats. It's the latest example of add-ons that include baggage check, premium seating and movie watching.
May 25, 2012