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The City of Cleveland is facing a decline in almost every revenue source due to the coronavirus pandemic. No layoffs or furloughs are scheduled at this time, according to Mayor Frank Jackson’s office. The city is anticipating major losses in a few areas, said Director of Finance Sharon Dumas, particularly the entertainment and hospitality sectors. Before the virus, initial projections anticipated $40 million in revenue from those areas in 2020, Dumas said, but the city now expects to see just half that amount.

Northeast Ohioans aren’t wasting any time requesting absentee ballots for the November election. Tens of thousands of people – at least – have sent in their request forms to local boards of elections. Many may be trying to avoid voting in person during the pandemic, while getting out ahead of any delays in the mail. ideastream’s Nick Castele talked with All Things Considered host Tony Ganzer about how local election boards are preparing.

Motorists near Colombia's border with Venezuela used to opt for cheaper, smuggled gas from the neighboring country. Now the tables have turned.

Critics worry a new contraception app, which allows women to track body temperature and menstrual cycle to avoid pregnancy, isn't as effective as other methods. But some women welcome another option.

The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."

The union wants smaller class sizes, and more nurses, librarians and counselors, among other things. The nation's second largest school district last saw a teacher strike nearly 30 years ago.

As more businesses face public and political scrutiny for making money off the Trump administration's detention of migrants, many activists say the companies involved try to remain veiled in secrecy.

In politics, it's not often that a candidate instantly goes from being a near shoo-in on the ballot to a write-in candidate who must convince thousands...

Since 2006, Ohio has provided publicly funded vouchers for students to attend private or religious schools. Now the number of students eligible to get those vouchers is about to see a huge spike. This has educators and legislators in Columbus scrambling. “Morning Edition” host Amy Eddings spoke with ideastream education reporter Jenny Hamel about the possible expansion of the EdChoice voucher program. How does this work and what does it do?