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Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Poll: Ohio gov.'s job approval slips

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:52 GMT

A poll finds Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's job approval rating has slipped and puts the Democrat even with Republican challenger John Kasich.

Health care bill passes House

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:54:47 GMT

The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans.

Ohio ponders a future with casinos

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:18 GMT

Developers of four new Ohio casinos are looking eagerly to the future, even as opponents concoct plans to stymie their efforts and surrounding states brace for economic losses.

Ohio voter turnout over 40 percent

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:46:20 GMT

Secretary of state numbers show that roughly 3.2 million voters turned out for Tuesday's election following a statewide campaign dominated by a successful proposal to allow casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo.

Next mayor of Dayton will be Leitzell

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:09:48 GMT

Political novice Gary Leitzell, an independent candidate in Dayton's mayoral race walked away a victor Tuesday night. Results

The fall of a political powerhouse

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:54:26 GMT

She is now former Mayor Rhine Mclin after challenger Gary Leitzell pulls out a stunning win.

Ohio voters approve casino gambling

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:45:53 GMT

Ohio voters hard hit by the economic downturn have opened their state to casino gambling after an expensive campaign promising thousands of jobs.

Leitzell beats McLin

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:22:16 GMT

Challenger Gary Leitzell has defeated incumbent Rhine McLin in the race for Dayton mayor.

OH voters approve livestock care board

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:29:40 GMT

Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care.

OH voters approve bonuses for veterans

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:25:01 GMT

Ohio voters have opened their wallets to veterans, easily approving bonuses of up to $1,000 for those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq.

3 statewide issues show early leads

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:32:53 GMT

Three statewide issues are showing early signs of success, including a controversial plan to add casinos in four Ohio cities.

Economy hovers over Ohio casino vote

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:13 GMT

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo has dominated the campaign season. More was spent in the state for and against the gambling proposal than during 2008's hotly contested presidential contest.

Early delays at some Dayton-area polls

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:42 GMT

Montgomery County Board of Elections Director Steve Harsman says no voters were turned away.

Ohio governor quiet on casinos

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:30 GMT

Arguments for and against casinos bombarded Ohioans via the airwaves, phone lines and news media for weeks. But the state's first citizen, and the bearer of its most powerful bully pulpit, was largely out of sight and out of earshot. Where was Gov. Ted Strickland on the casino issue leading up to Tuesday's election?

Voters head to the polls

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:39:13 GMT

Officials don't expect the long lines of last year, but turnout may be higher than normal for an odd-year election.

Mayoral candidates answer questions

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:36 GMT

The most talked about issue in Dayton is the mayoral race. Two candidates, incumbent mayor Rhine McLin and challenger Gary Leitzell, are looking for your votes.

Dayton city leaders defend pay increase

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:23:43 GMT

Dayton city leaders are defending nearly $300,000 in pay increases to city management and executives this year.

Bill exempts Ohio guns from fed rules

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:18:35 GMT

State lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow guns made and sold in Ohio to be exempt from federal firearms regulations.

Malpractice idea in health care debate

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:49:09 GMT

President Barack Obama's willingness to consider alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits is providing a boost for taking such cases out of the courtroom and letting experts, not juries, decide their merits.

Report: Stimulus led to 13K Ohio jobs

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:26:17 GMT

The preliminary data are part of a national effort by states to calculate the real effect of the stimulus program championed by President Barack Obama, a $787 billion effort meant to jump-start the economy.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:07 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Ohio high court sides with Husted

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:38:56 GMT

The all-Republican court ordered Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and the Montgomery County Board of Elections to treat Sen. Jon Husted as a resident of Montgomery County.

Odd couple forms to oppose Ohio casinos

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:57:58 GMT

Both groups support a University of Illinois professor's findings that every $1 spent at a casino brings $3 in social costs.

Chicago eliminated before Tokyo, Madrid

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:45:27 GMT

The 2016 Games are going to Rio de Janeiro. Finally, South America gets an Olympics.

Leno to host Ohio congressmen

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:43:25 GMT

Two Ohio members of Congress have turned comedy duo in bits taped for NBC's "The Jay Leno Show."

Strickland: Freeze income tax cuts

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:29:46 GMT

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on Wednesday proposed freezing income tax cuts for two years to fund education in the wake of a court decision that could halt his plan to put lottery slot machines at racetracks.

Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:35:18 GMT

The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 General Election is Monday, October 5.

Voinovich: GOP should work with Gov.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:08:17 GMT

Ohio U.S. Sen. George Voinovich is urging Republican state lawmakers to work with Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland on Ohio's budget problems.

Ohio poll shows strong casino support

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:31:04 GMT

Ohio voters strongly support a proposal to put casinos in four cities less than two months before they head to the polls to decide a gambling question for the fifth time in 20 years, a poll released Sunday found.