Two Ohio Republican legislators, including Marion’s Senator, have been picked by a national GOP organization for a yearlong training program on how to advance their political careers. State Sen. David Burke of Marysville, who represents Marion County, and state Rep. Sarah LaTourette of Geauga County were named to GOPAC’s 2015 Class of Emerging Leaders, the […]
Kasich administration rips Ohio House budget plan
April 23, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich’s administration took a swing at the budget plan passed by his fellow Republicans on Wednesday, claiming the $131.6 billion proposal threatens Ohio’s economic recovery. “Their spending increases and rosy budget projections threaten the progress Ohio has made in the past four years, and the rejection of tax reform is a missed opportunity […]
New State budget headed to full House for vote
April 21, 2015 by
An Ohio House committee on Monday approved a two-year, $72 billion budget plan after boosting funding for school districts, removing anti-union education measures, and adding cash for absentee ballot mailers. Before sending the budget to the House floor on a party-line vote, the House Finance Committee directed another $101 million to school districts to offset […]
Bill would increase scrutiny of Ohio charter schools
April 16, 2015 by
The for-profit companies that run many of Ohio’s charter schools would face increased scrutiny under the latest charter school reform proposal from State Sen. Peggy Lehner, as would the organizations that help create the schools and oversee them. Lehner and an advisory panel unveiled their proposed charter school bill Wednesday morning, making it the third […]
Ohio House proposes many changes to Kasich budget plan
April 15, 2015 by
A new budget bill introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House of Representatives shrinks income tax cuts Gov. John Kasich recommended in his spending plan and strips out nearly all of the governor’s proposals for raising new tax revenue. The budget also guarantees to school districts that they will not see any reduction the next two […]
Bill would remove concealed carry permit and training requirements in Ohio
April 10, 2015 by
Permits and training would no longer be required to carry a concealed gun in Ohio, under legislation introduced this week in the Ohio House. Under House Bill 147, anyone aged 21 or older in Ohio would be able to carry any concealed firearm not specifically banned by law. It would also prohibit law enforcement officers […]
Governor removes provision that would have tied together voter, vehicle registrations
April 2, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday vetoed some provisions tucked into the transportation budget bill that critics had predicted would deter out-of-state college students from voting in Ohio. But the governor let stand a 30-day time limit by which anyone who declares Ohio residency must re-register their cars and get a new driver’s license. A provision […]
No increased speed limits or left-lane restrictions in State transportation bill
March 27, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a two-year transportation budget with more than $7 billion for highway projects around the state. The budget also contains a controversial 30-day vehicle registration deadline and requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to accept credit and debit cards, among other measures. The Ohio House passed the budget 82-13 […]
Ohio House passes “Heartbeat Bill”
March 26, 2015 by
The Ohio House on Wednesday approved legislation to make the state’s anti-abortion laws the strictest in the country, putting the Senate on the spot. By a vote of 55-40, the “heartbeat bill,” House Bill 69, cleared the full House. Previous attempts to pass the legislation in both the House and Senate have failed. Introduced by […]
Ohioans may now show proof of insurance with electronic devices
March 24, 2015 by
Effective Monday, March 23, 2015, Ohio motorists will now be able to show proof of financial responsibility to traffic violations bureaus, courts, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and/or law enforcement through use of an electronic wireless communications device. Electronic wireless communications devices include the following: Wireless telephone, including a cell phone; Personal digital assistants; Computers, […]
