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Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Michael Bratton September 29, 2014September 30, 2014 0 Comments Community, Election, Election Coverage, Election Day, Government, Issue 17, Kimberly Bushek, Michael Bratton, Portage County, Portage County Job and Family Services

Portage County Job and Family Services Seeks to Renew Levy

There are lots of issues on the ballot for Portage County voters this November. One issue, however, seeks to continue

Alex Valverde September 29, 2014 0 Comments kent state, kent state university, sexual assault

Low sexual assault rates at Kent State and nationally

It’s safe to say that sexual assault is a huge problem on college campuses across the country. Every college and

Alyssa Haberman September 24, 2014September 30, 2014 0 Comments expired drugs, pill abuse, Portage County, Portage County Sheriff Office, prescription drugs, water contamination

Portage County to hold “Drug Disposal” for Prescription Drugs

Anchor Intro: When you’re sick and make a trip to the doctor, the last thing on your mind is what

Alex Valverde September 23, 2014 0 Comments City of Kent, downtown kent, kent, parking, parking garage

Kent Central Gateway competes for parking guests downtown

It’s been over a year since the Kent Central Gateway opened downtown. While the parking garage has seen some regular

Lyndsey Schley September 23, 2014November 20, 2014 0 Comments Economy, economy, Portage County, unemployment

Expanding workforce causes slight uptick in unemployment

Portage County’s unemployment rate went up slightly from 5.2 percent in June to 5.3 percent in July, but no jobs

Patrick Williams September 21, 2014September 21, 2014 0 Comments aaa, economics, Gas, Gas prices, state route 43

Lower gas prices might be here to stay

Eager to capitalize on a recent plummet in gas prices, lines of drivers at local gas stations over the

Bruce Walton September 17, 2014September 17, 2014 0 Comments City Development, City of Kent, Community, facebook, kent, Kent, Parks and Recreation, social media, Twitter

City of Kent Reaches to Community Through Social Media

The City of Kent has been reaching out to its community, but in the age of information, does it take

Terrell Johnson September 16, 2014September 16, 2014 0 Comments Community, Frank Hairston, General Manager, John H. Drew Jr., Kent, Kent State University, parta, Student safety, Tornado warning, Transportation services

Tornado Warning just another day at the office for PARTA bus drivers

A tornado watch that quickly turned into a tornado warning caused people all across campus to find a safe and

Brian Ivey September 16, 2014 0 Comments flooding, kent, Kent, Portage County, Water treatment

Portage County Water Treatment And Flooding

Anchor Intro: It’s a little over a month since the Toledo water ban, could the same thing happen in Portage

Megan Brown September 16, 2014September 16, 2014 0 Comments City of Kent, Kent, public services, trash policy

Kent’s trash policy leaves city streets unclear

Policies and complaints for Kent During mid-August, the streets of Kent tend to pile over with old mattresses, desks and