Cordi Stokes passes

DeWine acknowledged that assistance may not be available for homeowners who have loans with Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac, since the agency argued loan modifications may ultimately hurt the taxpayers who fund them.

Prosecutors have said that Kelley was essentially a middleman in several bribery schemes where he peddled county and school board contracts and jobs. He used his relationship with Dimora and Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo as leverage to solicit bribes, according to his plea.

According to a report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, any further delays in opening will cost millions of dollars in lost revenue affecting local governments, suppliers and more than 3,000 prospective employees who have been hired.