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RTA Cuts Considered, Peacemakers Alliance, Statehouse Update

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is facing some tough choices in the weeks ahead.  To help meet a $7-million-dollar budget shortfall, the agency must raise fares, cut routes or both. It's a decision that is made all the more difficult when you consider how much the need for public transportation is growing.

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Additional information on the RTA proposals and details on the times and dates for public hearings

New leadership at the Peacemakers Alliance looks to move forward following scandal left by Reggie Rucker.

Can John Kasich pull another surprise finish in Michigan?  An update from the Statehouse.

Joe Calabrese, CEO & General Manager, Greater Cleveland RTA  
Ken Prendergast, Executive Director, All Aboard Ohio 

Sharyna Cloud, Director, Peacemakers Alliance 

Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief

Leigh Barr is a coordinating producer for the "Sound of Ideas" and the "Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable."