Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'county'

An Ohio Town With Extreme Unemployment

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

Van Wert County, Ohio has the highest unemployment rate in a state hit especially hard by job losses. We speak with residents and local officials about what double digit unemployment numbers mean for life in this west central Ohio county.

County With High Foreclosure Rate Hosts Hearing

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Congressional Oversight Panel has held its first field hearing on the foreclosure crisis and the government's $700 billion financial bailout. Tuesday's hearing was held in Nevada's Clark County which has the highest foreclosure rate in the country. The meeting was a chance for the oversight panel to investigate, analyze and review the bailout.

Oklahoma Republicans Shift Political Expectations

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:31:00 EST

Oklahoma was the reddest state in the union this November, with Republican John McCain carrying every single county. Some residents of one city say they're sore McCain lost, but others say they've been impressed with the president-elect so far.

Oklahoma, The Reddest State

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Last November, Oklahoma staked its claim as the reddest state in the nation. Senator John McCain won two-thirds of the popular vote and carried every single county. So as the Republican Party regroups from a walloping loss in the November election, what lessons can it take from its run-away success in Oklahoma? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Keith Gaddie, a political science professor at the University of Oklahoma.

Lessons From Tenn., A Southern GOP Stronghold

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:11:00 EST

Although Barack Obama carried North Carolina and Virginia, other parts of the South remained solidly red. Residents of one Tennessee county say the GOP can regain its strength nationwide by focusing on core conservative values.

Election Guide: Looking For Clues In Key Counties

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:01:00 EST

Before the networks call the first states, there are a number of county results that may offer clues to the outcome. Some counties in Indiana and Missouri have been reliable bellwethers for years, while others in Colorado and North Carolina went for Bush by just a hair.

What McCain Needs In Pennsylvania

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Sen. John McCain's strategy for winning Pennsylvania requires the votes of blue-collar Democrats who traditionally vote Republican in national elections. McCain also needs the support of former Clinton voters to turn the Democratic-leaning state red. We talk with some of those voters and with county-level McCain campaign coordinators to find out about the success of the efforts.

Echoes of 2000... Fla. County Fears Voting Problems

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:21:00 EDT

Perhaps nowhere are residents more sensitive to potential voting problems than in Palm Beach County, Fla., home of the infamous butterfly ballot from the 2000 presidential recount. The county has a new voting system, but officials still worry about problems on Election Day.

Despite Spill, Some Californians Support Drilling

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:20:00 EDT

Since 1969, when Santa Barbara's coast was the site of a devastating oil spill, the county has been staunchly opposed to more offshore drilling. But with the recent removal of a federal ban, some in the area seem to be having a change of heart.

New Mexico's Most-Populous County Starts To Vote

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:46:00 EDT

New Mexico opened the polls for early voting on Saturday. In Bernalillo County, the state's most populous, the county clerk estimates that 60 percent of eligible voters will either vote early or absentee.

Economic Woes Hit County Budgets Hard

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EDT

County budgets are down across the nation. In King County, Wash., home to Seattle, executive Ron Sims has announced that as many as 255 jobs could be eliminated.

Odds Are Good Missouri Will Pick Next President

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

On Saturday, Barack Obama takes his presidential campaign to Missouri, the nation's only bellwether state. Missouri has voted the same way the nation has in every presidential election since 1904, with one exception. There's also a county in Missouri that has mirrored the presidential vote in the last 12 elections.

Ohio Ordered To Set Up Centralized Voter System

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A federal appeals court has ordered Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner to set up a centralized system for checking voter registrations with driver's license numbers and Social Security numbers. The full court is telling Brunner she must set up a system by Friday to let county boards of elections know when voter registrations cannot be matched.

Indiana County Is A Presidential Election Oracle

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:45:00 EDT

Residents of Vigo County, Ind., have picked the winner in nearly every presidential election since 1892. When it comes to such elections, the nation has no better bellwether. But this year's contest is anything but clear-cut.

Hot Tuna Founder Among The Coolest Of Athens, OH

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:37:00 EDT

Recently, The Athens News ran a competition to determine the "coolest" person in the Ohio county. The results? A local banjo player beat out a founding member of The Jefferson Airplane.

Farewell Opus; Hello Pete, The Perfectly Practical Pig

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:37:00 EDT

After 30 years, cartoonist Berkeley Breathed is bidding adieu to his charming, politically astute penguin of Bloom County and Opus. His new project is Pete & Pickles, a children's book about a very sad pig.

Could The Election Come Down To Lake County...

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The pressure is on for Lake County, Ohio. The region, which consists of Cleveland as well as a large rural area, has been a bellwether in past presidential elections. Why is the region so critical?

Foreclosure Woes: How Do They Affect Your City...

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:37:00 EDT

How does the mortgage meltdown affect your city? Anthony Sanders, professor of Finance and Real Estate at Arizona State University, explains how financial unrest has affected Phoenix, and what that says about other cities in the county.

Democrats Woo Colorado Voters

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama visited southwestern Colorado this week, a region that has consistently gone to the GOP in previous presidential elections. We visit with three Democratic Party activists who are fighting for a stronger showing in their county. They don't expect to win, but hope to get enough Democratic votes to move the statewide numbers.

Voters In York., Pa., Examine Race

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:17:00 EDT

All Things Considered has collaborated with Morning Edition in conversations about politics, race and personal lives in York, Pa. The city and county have a rich and erratic history with regard to race. Residents discuss the presidential election.

Politics And Race in York, Pa.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Morning Edition and All Things Considered traveled to York, Pa., for a series of conversations with residents about race in their personal lives and in politics. The city and county of York have a rich, uneven history of race relations. Over the years, racial tensions have waxed and waned, but never disappeared. A broad cross section of voters speak about how black Americans perceive white Americans and vice versa.

Detroit Mayor Acknowledges 'Poor Judgment'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:43:00 EDT

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has agreed to step down later this month and serve 120 days in a county jail as part of a plea deal. Kilpatrick's resignation ends an almost six-month fight to stay in office amid obstruction of justice charges. Thursday night, Kilpatrick made his first public speech to Detroiters after the plea bargain.

Residents Wear Many Hats In Tiny Town

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:51:00 EDT

Dr. Robert Morrow is one of only two dentists in Walsh, Colo. He's also a city councilor and county coroner and formerly served as mayor and fire chief. He says people have to take on many jobs and volunteer activities to keep this small town alive, but it's worth it.

Georgia's Clayton County Schools Lose Accreditation

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked accreditation for the Clayton County School District south of Atlanta. This is only the second time in 40 years that an entire district has lost accreditation. That means the district's 50,000 students might not be able to qualify for scholarships or attend the college they've chosen.

Sewer System Puts County Knee-Deep In Debt

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Steve Inskeep has this morning's Last Word in Business News.