edited by: Lisa Renee Ward,
Ohio Editor
This in via e-mail from Representative Peter Ujvagi:
Rep. Ujvagi and Ohio House Pass Legislation to Promote, Neighborhood Stabilization, Economic Development and Revitalization in Ohio Cities and Counties
Bill Expands the Opportunity of Counties to Establish Land Banks
COLUMBUS – State Representative Peter S. Ujvagi (D-Toledo) and the Ohio House of Representatives [...]
While Rep. Patten is not local, this may be of interest to some of you:
State Rep. Patten’s School Savings Bill Approved by Ohio House Committee
House Bill 330 Cuts Costs for Schools
COLUMBUS – House Bill 330, sponsored by State Representative Matt Patten (D-Strongsville), was unanimously approved by the Ohio House [...]
Joe Hallett reports on Rep. Dan Stewart, former SEIU goon and current far-left activist:
State Rep. Dan Stewart, D-Columbus, is thought to have become the first state lawmaker to get married in the Statehouse when he and Catherine Thomsen tied the knot Nov. 28 in the Rotunda.
Stewart, 53, and Thomsen, [...]
While there have been numerous endorsement announcements from the Fisher for Senate campaign, little has been made about the ones received by Jennifer Brunner. For instance, the endorsement of Cuyahoga County State Rep. Mike Foley. Foley, who represents one of the county's most progressive districts, threw his support behind Brunner [...]
Ms. Magazine has a nice article on the bill introduced by State Representative Kathleen Chandler last week which would protect victims of domestic violence by allowing them to shield their address through a confidential program administered by the Secretary of State's office.
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner offered her support [...]
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Terry Blair today introduced legislation that would put an end to the ever-growing financial waistline of the state of Ohio, tying the state’s budget to actual General Revenue Fund receipts for the previous two years.
“Since 1997, the growth of Ohio’s state government, as [...]
The Columbus Dispatch reported in Saturday's edition that Governor Strickland will be announcing a running mate after the first of the year. While the Governor apparently didn't tip his hand, the Dispatch mentions one of the names we reported first way back in August - State Rep. Matt Szollosi' [...]
By State Rep. John Adams
Ohio state representative Kathleen Chandler introduced a bill this week that would establish a program to protect the confidentiality of domestic violence victims. The bill would amend current law to "establish an address confidentiality program for individuals who reasonably believe that they are in danger [...] Michael Skindell, the term limited State Representative from Lakewood, announced to a group of Democratic activists this week that he will be seeking the seat currently held by State Senator Dale Miller. Miller has been informing friends and politicos on the west side of Cuyahoga County that he will be [...]
My friend Beth Lear, former education analyst at The Buckeye Institute, is running for the 2nd House District:
Galena, OH – Beth Lear, Republican from Galena, announced today that she will campaign for State Representative in Ohio’s 2nd House District, currently held by Kris Jordan (R – Powell). Representative Jordan [...]
State Representatives Williams and Jay Goyal announced yesterday that they will co-sponsor a joint resolution to place a renewal and expansion of the Ohio Third Frontier Program on the ballot for the May 2010 primary. The amendment will seek approval for the issuance of $1 billion in additional general obligation [...]
From the inbox:
Program has created over 40K jobs and provided a 10 to 1 return for taxpayers
COLUMBUS – Citing an impressive job-creation performance and a strong return on investment for taxpayers, State Reps. Sandra Williams and Jay Goyal joined business leaders in growing high-tech industries from across the state to [...]
In a move that Krikorian supporters have been harping about for days now, State Rep. Todd Book has ended his run for Congress.
His statement:
Since I announced my intent to run for Congress I have been humbled and grateful for the support I have received from the district. It [...]
Ohio State Representative Jay Goyal, the man I suggested last week should be selected as the running mate of Governor Ted Strickland, will be attending the state dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Obama at the White House tonight. The dinner is being held for the Prime Minister of [...]
Cross-posted at DailyKOS.com
Last Friday, I broke the story that the major unions in his home county of Scioto had rescinded their endorsement of State Rep. Todd Book for the OH-02 congressional seat: [www.dailykos.com]...
I also reported indications from confidential sources that Book was preparing to withdraw from the [...]
State Rep. Jay Goyal will attend the first state dinner hosted by the Obama administration Tuesday evening, when he helps welcome the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.
I am honored to represent Ohio at the White House where I will discuss the issues and concerns facing Ohios working [...]
This in via email from the office of Ohio House Representative Nancy Garland:
Rep. Nancy Garland Calls for Local Control in Casino Enabling Legislation
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Nancy Garland (D-New Albany) today called for a fair and deliberate process that respects local control, when bringing a casino to Franklin County.
“In [...]
