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• They found the money for politicians’ pay raises -- but not to keep babies alive: Leila Atassi

  By Leila Atassi Verified| Cleveland.com Verified CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Somewhere in Ohio today, a baby will be born too soon. Maybe in Cuyahoga County, where infant mortality just climbed to its highest level in five years. Maybe in a rural town, where a family can’t find a doctor. Maybe to a mother whose heart is full but whose paycheck ran out before the month did. That baby’s chance of seeing a first birthday will depend not only on love and luck but on whether Ohio lawmakers believe in saving lives more than winning a never-ending culture war.

  By Leila Atassi Verified · Cleveland.com

  Apr. 14, 2025

• They found the money for politicians’ pay raises -- but not to keep babies alive: Leila Atassi

  By Leila Atassi Verified| Cleveland.com Verified CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Somewhere in Ohio today, a baby will be born too soon. Maybe in Cuyahoga County, where infant mortality just climbed to its highest level in five years. Maybe in a rural town, where a family can’t find a doctor. Maybe to a mother whose heart is full but whose paycheck ran out before the month did. That baby’s chance of seeing a first birthday will depend not only on love and luck but on whether Ohio lawmakers believe in saving lives more than winning a never-ending culture war.

  By Leila Atassi Verified · Cleveland.com

  Apr. 14, 2025

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Cleveland.com

Cleveland.com is a leading online news and information platform serving Ohio, particularly the Greater Cleveland area. Launched in 1997 by Advance Publications, it operates independently from *The Plain Dealer*, which is also owned by the same company. Cleveland.com provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle content, making it a primary source for online news in the region. The platform shares content with *The Plain Dealer*, enhancing the variety of news and features available to readers. Additionally, Cleveland.com offers advertising services, helping businesses connect with a broad audience in the Greater Cleveland area. It is part of Advance Ohio, which also manages other media outlets and advertising services in the region.