Gov. John R. Kasich has announced that from Oct. 15 to Nov. 16 he will accept applications from attorneys who would like to be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of Ohio to replace Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. Justice Stratton announced on May 22 that she would retire at the end of the year […]
State Agency Offers Lowest Fixed Mortgage Interest Rates in Their History
October 8, 2012 by
On Friday, October 5, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced the lowest fixed mortgage interest rates in the Agency’s history for its First-Time Homebuyer Program. “The new rates put first-time homebuyers in an even better position to purchase a home with affordable and secure financing,” said Doug Garver, Executive Director of the Agency. “OHFA […]
State Auditor Says MCS Improperly Withdrew Students
October 4, 2012 by
Auditor of State Dave Yost has released an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities, and made initial recommendations to improve the system. Marion City School District was included in the report which accuses the district of improperly withdrawing students. In the initial phase of the audit, the […]
ODA Announces Beginning of Dangerous Animal Registration
September 19, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the availability of dangerous wild animal and restricted snake registration forms on its website. With the passage of Senate Bill 310 earlier this year, owners of dangerous wild animals in Ohio are required to register their animals with the department and have them microchipped at the time […]
Order Creates Statewide Uniform Early Voting Hours
August 16, 2012 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Wednesday yielded to mounting state and national criticism of Ohio's uneven early voting rules, ordering that voting hours be the same across the state.
The Republican directed Ohio's 88 county boards of election to adhere to these hours of operation during the 35-day early voting period: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the first three weeks, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the final two weeks.
Redistricting Change Ballot Language Approved
August 16, 2012 by
The proposed redistricting reform amendment will appear as Issue 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Wednesday at the Ohio Ballot Board’s meeting.
The board voted along party lines to approve a summary of the amendment. Both Democrats on the five-member board voted against the ballot language, which was prepared by Republican Husted’s staff.
Ohio AG Releases State Sex Trafficking Report
August 9, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday released a report outlining findings of an Ohio sex trafficking study that centered around 328 self-identified human trafficking victims.
The report, issued by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Commission and authored by commission member and University of Toledo Professor Celia Williamson, took more than a year to compile and focuses on minor and adult sex trafficking across the state.
Claridon Man Charged After BCI Raid
August 7, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says a Marion County man is facing several charges after Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents raided a home in Claridon Township last month.
State Liquor Sales Break Record
August 6, 2012 by
Bruce D. Stevenson, Superintendent of Ohio Division of Liquor Control (Division), announced that spirituous liquor dollar sales reached a record level of $825 million in Fiscal Year 2012. This was an increase of $54 million (7%) over the previous year. The Division also realized an increase of $14 million (5.9%) in net profit, for a total of $251.4 million.
Public Comments Sought on Fish and Wildlife Rules
July 31, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is holding open house meetings in all five districts to discuss proposed rule changes to Ohio's fish and wildlife rules. The meetings will be Saturday, August 11, from 12-3 p.m. and are open to the public.
