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State begins selling new 'Beautiful Ohio' license plates today

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Motorists can now show off their state with colorful new "Beautiful Ohio" license plates.

Ohio Lawmakers Look For Slots Revenue.

Some Ohio legislators are pushing a scenario that would let them partially fill a hole in the state budget with money from slot machines at racetracks...even though the gambling plan is currently on hold because of a court order.

Senator Sherrod Brown Wants 'Public Option' In Final Health Bill.

A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate and that the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance.

Cincinnati marker notes country-classic recording site

CINCINNATI (AP) - A new historic marker in downtown Cincinnati makes note of the building where Hank Williams Sr. recorded his haunting classic, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."

Few cities maintain probation programs