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Did Ohio Gov. Kasich Hurt His Prospects In Backing Controversial Labor Law?

November 9, 2011 • A new map allows you to compare results from Ohio's 2010 gubernatorial race to results from Tuesday's election. Look to see how counties that went big for Gov. John Kasich in 2010 felt about the controversial collective bargaining law passed this year.

Ohio's Repeal Of Union Law Could Fuel Democrats

Opponents of a law limiting collective-bargaining rights cheer in Cleveland as they hear election results sounding the defeat of the measure in the Ohio general election on Tuesday. Amy Sancetta/AP hide caption

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Ohio's Repeal Of Union Law Could Fuel Democrats

November 8, 2011 • In a closely watched vote Tuesday, Ohio voters overturned the state's new law limiting collective-bargaining rights for public employees. It's a victory for organized labor and their Democratic allies in a key electoral battleground ahead of 2012.

Ohio's Labor Vote Tuesday May Give Clues To 2012 White House Race

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Ohio's Labor Vote Tuesday May Give Clues To 2012 White House Race

November 7, 2011 • An Ohio vote Tuesday will test whether the governor's sweeping move to curb union power will withstand the backlash it inspired, and possibly alter the political landscape heading into next year's presidential election.

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September 27, 2011 • For today's show, we collected four Planet Money radio stories that never made it to the podcast.

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Ohio's Collective Bargaining Fight Could Cost More Than $40 Million

August 19, 2011 • The dueling campaigns over the repeal of Senate Bill 5, the Ohio law that would limit collective bargaining for public employees, are on track to spend $40 million or more by November. Where's that money coming from? And what does it mean for the controversial law's future?

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Ohio's Union Rights Battle Appears Headed Toward November Referendum

March 31, 2011 • Ohio Gov. John Kasich could sign just passed legislation as soon as Friday that curtails the collective-bargaining rights of the state's public employee unions. But foes are gearing up to try and undo it by pushing for a referendum on the November ballot.

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State Budget Fights - March 2 Edition

March 2, 2011 • In Wisconsin, Republican and Democratic lawmakers met in an effort to try and end their stalemate. Two Democratic lawmakers met secretly with the GOP state senate leader on Monday but there appeared to be no big breakthrough.

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State Budget Fights - March 1 Edition

March 1, 2011 • Wisconsin protesters won a victory when a county judge said they had the right, at least for now, to statehouse access. GOP state officials have been trying to tamp down the protests by restricting access.

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State Budget Fights - Feb. 28 Edition

February 28, 2011 • It was a new week but with the same old standoffs in Wisconsin and beyond as Republicans still pushed bills to limit union rights. In Wisconsin, state officials began to try to regain control of the state capitol which had been crowded with pro-union protesters foro days.

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Union Battles In 3 States Escalate

February 23, 2011 • Some updates from the state budget battles around the nation as of Feb. 23, 2011 midday. Wisconsin's general assembly continued work on the controversial budget repair bill. In Indiana, Democrats appeared to win a victory with the death of an anti-union right-to-work bill.

In Ohio, Some GOP Lawmakers Question Bill To Limit Union Rights

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