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Reporting Public Policy

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

Erin Simonek March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 0 Comments Kent, preschool

Kent preschools raise tuition, Portage Head Start program provides alternative schooling

The adjustment to a stricter schedule can be difficult, especially for small children. Preschool gives children experience with the structure

Kathryn Monsewicz November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 0 Comments Drugs, Education, Kent, police, Portage County

Law enforcement, public schools working to prevent drug related crime in Kent and Portage County

By Kathryn Monsewicz Drug possession charges are common on Kent State University grounds as well as Kent proper, but public

Higher Education Kent State University Ohio Uncategorized

Linda Stocum October 23, 2018October 24, 2018 0 Comments City of Kent, Community, Kent, kent state, kent state university, Title IX

How Besty DeVos Title IX suggestions might affect universities

Words by: Ashton Vogelhuber and Linda Stocum Besty DeVos is deciding on how to change Title IX. On June 23,

City of Kent Group Project Infrastructure infrastructure and development Ohio Transportation Winter Safety

William Kovach September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 0 Comments Ford, ice, Infrastructure, Kent, Kovach, Lendak, ohio, Salt, Shortage, Snow, Winter

Looming salt shortage; city of Kent responds

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Health poverty Public Health

Emma Keating March 14, 2018April 10, 2018 0 Comments food insecurity, food pantry, food stamps, hunger, job and family services, Kent, kent state university, mobile meals, Portage County, Ravenna, salvation army, snap, windham

Portage County organizations work to feed the hungry

For Karen Carpenter, feeding herself, her husband and her grandson is no easy task. Carpenter, 65, lives in Freedom Township,

infrastructure and development Uncategorized

Caleigh Marten March 14, 2018 0 Comments Crosswalk, Kent, police department

New Initiatives Promote Crosswalk Safety in Kent, OH Ahead of Safe Driver Awareness Month

The above map depicts high traffic crosswalks on and around the Kent State campus as well as pedestrian crash locations

Council Uncategorized

Joe Finley March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 0 Comments ACLU, Kent, LGBTQ

Residents Ask Kent to End Transgender Housing Discrimination

Advocates for the LGBTQ community challenged the City of Kent to approve legislation to ban housing discrimination against transgender individuals

Cops Spring 2016

Bryan Heraghty April 4, 2016September 14, 2016 0 Comments assault, Attorney General, Kent, kent city police, mike dewine, police, rape kits

Kent City Police Find 3 Matches After Submitting Untested Rape Kits

The Kent City Police department sent out untested rape kits last year after Senate Bill 316 mandated all law enforcement

Council Spring 2016 Uncategorized

Jonathan Huntsman March 18, 2016September 14, 2016 0 Comments city council, fees, Kent, storm water

Kent City Council Approves “Storm Water Fee”

Kent City Council had many topics of discussion during its most recent meeting on Wednesday, March 16. One important topic

Blythe Alspaugh March 3, 2016September 14, 2016 0 Comments Blythe Alspaugh, Chiamaka Onwuama-Uwagba, City of Kent, Kent, Money, Reporting Public Policy, Spring 2016

Advertising for City of Kent brings in business, tourism

Outreach for advertisements showcasing the city of Kent reach as far as Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and New York.