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Ohio Sen. President Faber slams right-to-work bills

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.

Future uncertain for Medicaid expansion in Ohio

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.

Anheuser-Busch tries to block Ohio brewery measure

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 enters 2014 Ohio governor race

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 stripped from Ohio budget

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

Ohio's budget: Where it's been, where it's going

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

Democrat David Pepper seeking Ohio AG job in 2014

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

Ohio House to finalize its changes to gov's budget

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

Tea party leader to seek Ohio GOP post

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

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

Ousted Scout mom joins Ohio same-sex marriage effort

FreedomOhio wants to overturn the 2004 state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Supporters started collecting signatures last year to place their

Portman to make Butler Co. appearance after supporting gay marriage

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio will face fellow Republicans in a conservative county about a week after announcing he supports gay marriage.

JobsOhio turns over finance records to auditor

Ohio's private nonprofit job creation agency says it has turned over its private financial records to the state auditor to comply with a subpoena.

Ohio Senator Portman now supports gay marriage

Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay.

Jerry Springer doesn't expect to run in Ohio

Jerry Springer's name has been bandied in recent years in Ohio as a possible Democratic candidate for Congress or governor.

Democrat Ed FitzGerald readies 2014 run for Ohio governor

A top Democratic government official in northeastern Ohio says he's forming an exploratory committee to consider a bid for governor in 2014.

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