WOSU begins a new series – Facing the Mortgage Crisis. Over the next several weeks we’ll report on how the mortgage crisis is affecting Central Ohio and let you know how you can seek help if you or your neighbor faces foreclosure. The first report examines the foreclosure process and the benefits of getting help early.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has proposed what he’s calling a framework for plugging the $3,200,000,000 hole in the state budget. He’s proposing cutting $2,400,000,000 in spending and is reversing his stance on slot machines – allowing them without an okay from voters.