From the Associated Press

One thing Ohioans of both political stripes have to concede is Gov. Ted Strickland has a sure eye for the smart move. Smart for the state, maybe, but just as smart for Strickland. Full Article.

B Jim Nash of the Columbus Dispatch

Ohio's 1,573 state troopers made nearly 1.4 million traffic stops last year, investigated more than 70,000 crashes and seized nearly $54 million worth of illegal drugs — all on a budget that makes the State Highway Patrol one of the smallest state police agencies by population in the country. Full Article.

From the Toledo Blade

A new report has found a larger proportion of Ohio's population is living in poverty than at any time since the 1960s "War on Poverty." Full Article.

By Dennis Willard of the Akron Beacon Journal

It is the end of an error. After nine years on the job, Superintendent of Public Education Susan Tave Zelman announced she is leaving. Full Article.

From the Associated Press

Ohio's effort to stimulate the economy won't put extra money in the pockets of taxpayers like the widely publicized federal plan. Instead, Ohio has chosen to spend state money on targeted industries such as advanced energy and biomedical research in the hopes that it will lead to job creation. Full Article.

By Joe Hallett of the Columbus Dispatch

Ohio's Democratic governor is a ghostbuster for his party. He comes with a warning label: Do not underestimate his political skill. Full Article.

From the Columbus Dispatch

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman of Cincinnati has taken himself out of consideration for the Republican nomination for Ohio attorney general, but he still has a variety of political options. Full Article.

From the Columbus Dispatch

Could we see a Democratic electoral strategy that doesn't view Ohio as vital this year? Full Article.

By Sabrina Eaton of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

U.S. Rep. David Hobson of south-central Ohio has directed millions of taxpayer dollars to two Ohio projects near real estate he owned, a Plain Dealer review of congressional, personal-finance and real estate records shows. Full Article.

By Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal

Worried that a long wait on Election Day might prevent her from voting for the first time, Joelle Diane Baker went to the Summit County elections board early — the day before the March election — to vote absentee. Full Article.