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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.

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.

Bud tries to block Ohio brewery measure

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:43:30 GMT

The world's largest brewer is trying to stop Ohio from enacting a measure that would prohibit brewers from buying wholesale beer distributors.

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.

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.

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.

Tax credits help create 362 local jobs

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:06:17 GMT

Six Miami Valley companies will receive state assistance to create more than 350 new jobs, governor John R. Kasich announced Monday.