Leigh Barr is a journalist for Ideastream Public Media, focusing on local news in Ohio, particularly in the Cleveland area. With a keen interest in politics and social issues, Leigh covers a range of topics including education, voting rights, environmental issues, and legislation affecting marginalized communities.
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Leigh Barr's reporting largely centers around local government and legal policy in Ohio, with a focus on topics such as voting rights, abortion legislation, fracking regulations, and food insecurity. She appears to prioritize announcements from local authorities and legal developments.
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By: Leigh Barr
A six-year, state-mandated reappraisal of Cuyahoga County homes shows significant increases in value, an average of 32%. What will that mean for property tax bills?
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend has led for calls to “lower” the heat in our national political discourse and for Americans to unite.
By: Leigh Barr
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million, about half the cost of a proposed renovation of the existing lakefront Cleveland Browns stadium.
By: Nora Igelnik, Leigh Barr, Carrie Wise
Months after voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 and older, legal sales have now started.
By: Leigh Barr, Mike Mcintyre
FirstEnergy will avoid state prosecution for paying off public officials in the biggest bribery scheme in Ohio history by paying even more money to the state -- $20 million.
By: Leigh Barr, Drew Maziasz
Two curators from the Cleveland Natural History Museum discuss the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Lucy and the connection to Cleveland.
By: Leigh Barr
Students in the Akron Public Schools are getting ready for a new school year. It is the second year under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson.
By: Leigh Barr
Two Trumbull County hospitals and six satellites owned by a for-profit firm are scheduled to close next month. There are local efforts to find a buyer to keep them open.
By: Leigh Barr
Tuesday's debate in Philadelphia may be the only chance voters have to see Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump together. It remains to be seen whether the two campaigns will agree to a second debate.
By: Leigh Barr
Two hospitals serving Warren were slated to close next week, but now there's hope they'll continue to provide care after a ruling by a bankruptcy judge.
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