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State orders recount of Brookville levy

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:47 GMT

In a May 23 letter sent to the Board of Elections of Montgomery and Preble counties, Ohio's director of elections, Matt Damschroder, ordered a recount to be conducted no later that June 2, 2013.

2nd count kills contested school levy

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:53:25 GMT

With all the votes in, a contested school levy in Brookville ultimately went down in defeat.

Turner plays 'Hardball' on MSNBC

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:17 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton sat for what resulted in a contentious one-one-one interview with MSNBC's Chris Matthews earlier this week.

Portman wants to find out more on IRS

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:31:31 GMT

Portman says the apparent subjection of tea party and other conservative groups to extra scrutiny when they sought tax-exempt status is "deeply troubling."

Boehner calls for jail in IRS scandal

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:39:29 GMT

As the investigation into the IRS' targeting of conservative political groups widens, House Speaker John Boehner says he has a question: "Who's going to jail over this scandal?"

Ohioans head to DC as IRS probe unfolds

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:34:35 GMT

Some Ohio conservative activists who say they were targeted by the Internal Revenue Service are heading to Washington as federal investigations widen.

Obama slams GOP focus on Benghazi

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:09:31 GMT

House Republicans pushed ahead Monday with their investigation of the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year as President Barack Obama asserted that GOP charges of a cover-up are baseless.

Mont. Co. Fire levies soundly approved

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:35:12 GMT

Voters in Washington Township signed off on levy to increase funding to the fire department. The new levy will generate about $7.7 million and fund two-thirds of the department’s operating expenses.

Mont. Co. voters approve police levies

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:26:43 GMT

Montgomery County voters approved levies for police and fire protection Tuesday.

Voters reject Beavercreek income tax

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:19:29 GMT

Beavercreek voters soundly rejected the idea of an income tax Tuesday.

Run-off loss stops Leitzell at one term

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:14:40 GMT

The Dayton mayor lost in a three-way run-off where the top two advance to the November election and third place goes home.

Washingtown TWP eyes levies today

Jordan Burgess — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:47:59 GMT

As Election Day approaches, 2 NEWS takes a look at one community where the "signs" of spring come with a yes or a no.

What's on the ballot?

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:23:05 GMT

Voters will decide on tax levies, Dayton’s mayoral runoff and a variety of other issues in communities in Tuesday’s election.

GOP seeks alternative to overtime pay

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:12:04 GMT

It's a simple proposition: give employees who work over 40 hours a week the option of paid time off instead of overtime pay. The choice already exists in the public sector. Republicans in Congress want to extend the option to the private sector.

Beavercreek Schools talking August levy

Jill Drury — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:48:18 GMT

The levy would amount to $10.9 million. Districts leaders estimate the millage at 6.7 mills.

Sides simmer over fire levy

Jordan Burgess — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:00:57 GMT

2 NEWS takes a closer look at what's at stake for one community deciding on more tax dollars for the fire department.

Right-to-work bill slammed in Ohio Sen.

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:54:02 GMT

Ohio Senate President Keith Faber says newly proposed right-to-work legislation isn't part of his agenda and lacks support in the General Assembly.

New Carlisle divided over Tecumseh levy

Rob Sneed — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:06:02 GMT

At risk is a state takeover, music classes cut, more staffing cuts and between 50 to 60 percent of students at Tecumseh High School could lose bus transportation if the levy fails on May 7.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Medicaid expansion uncertain for Ohio

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:24:50 GMT

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's plan for expanding Medicaid under the new federal health care law might not be dead, but it's certain to end up with a different look.

Cleveland Democrat challenges Kasich

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:58:40 GMT

The top Democratic official in Cuyahoga County has officially entered the campaign to challenge Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich in next year's election.

Huber adds levy to August ballot

Jill Drury — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:06:42 GMT

Superintendent Susan Gunnell says it will be a 5.95 mill levy. Gunnell says this is the district's fourth attempt at additional funds from taxpayers.

Turner to hold UAS hearings in Dayton

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT

Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, will be the topic of discussion Tuesday in Dayton during a special field hearing of the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee.

Sex-ed restrictions dropped from budget

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:07:34 GMT

The Ohio House has removed a pro-abstinence sex education provision that was added to the state budget.

Ohio's budget at a glance

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:43:36 GMT

With House passage of Ohio's latest state budget Thursday, the crafting of a final spending blueprint for the two years beginning July 1 is about halfway complete.

Democrat Pepper to challenge AG DeWine

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:46:01 GMT

Cincinnati attorney David Pepper says he plans to challenge Republican Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine in 2014.

Ohio House tweaks governor's budget

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:54:59 GMT

The GOP-led House is said to support Kasich's goal of reducing the statewide income tax rate, but many Republican lawmakers don't like how the governor raises the money.

Time to get out for an early vote

Jill Drury — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:11:26 GMT

We checked in at the Montgomery County Board of Elections Monday.

Tea party leader to seek Ohio GOP post

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:45:12 GMT

Tom Zawistowski, a businessman, tea party and liberty group leader from Portage County, announced his bid Tuesday to succeed Chairman Bob Bennett.

Air Force reacts to exhibit closures

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:11:18 GMT

The automatic federal spending cuts known as sequestration have claimed another victim, this time at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.