By Mark Niquette from the Columbus Dispatch

Tom Hubbard can't get the high-speed Internet access he needs to send large photo files for his abstract digital art, and he doesn't live in Appalachia or rural Ohio. Full Article.

By Sabrina Eaton from the Cleveland Plain Dealer

Millions of Great Lakes boaters will need to get water discharge permits from the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of September unless Congress or the courts take action. Full Article.

From the Associated Press

The finances of many states have deteriorated so badly that they appear to be in a recession, regardless of whether that's true for the nation as a whole, a survey of all 50 state fiscal directors concludes. Full Article.

By Brad Dicken from the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

State Rep. Matt Barrett’s unexpected resignation Thursday has left Democrats scrambling to fill his seat and maintain control of the district he won in 2006. Full Article.

By Marc Kovac from the Youngstown Vindicator

Attorney General Marc Dann’s office is nearing completion of an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by two women against Anthony Gutierrez, general services director and friend and neighbor of the Democratic officeholder. Full Article.

By Dan Horn from the Columbus Dispatch

The Ohio attorney general's office tried again yesterday to save a state law that restricts the use of a pill that induces abortion. Full Article.

From the Associated Press

The state attorney general's office has asked for an audit of the department overseen by an aide accused by two subordinates of sexual harassment. Full Article.

By James Nash from the Columbus Dispatch

A Washington-based anti-smoking group wants Gov. Ted Strickland and legislative leaders to slap a 75-cent surcharge on packs of cigarettes in order to save an Ohio foundation that discourages youth from smoking and runs a smoking quit line. Full Article.

By William Hershey from the Dayton Daily News

Gov. Ted Strickland next week is expected to sign a compromise electric energy bill that backers say will protect consumers, create jobs and expand the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power. Full Article.

By Jon Craig from the Cincinnati Enquirer

Gov. Ted Strickland said he's ready to campaign for Sen. Hillary Clinton during the two weeks leading up to Indiana's May 6 presidential primary election as well as before the May 20 primary in Kentucky. Full Article.