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Archive for May, 2008

Ohio House OKs easing up on gun rules

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By Aaron Marshall of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

A bill most Ohio law-enforcement groups and county prosecutor groups tried to shoot down easily cleared the Ohio House Wednesday as backers said the aim was to clarify how people can transport guns. Full Article.

Senate passes 'jobs, jobs, jobs' bills

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By William Hershey of the Dayton Daily News

"Jobs, jobs, jobs" was the theme in the Ohio Senate as members overwhelmingly approved a $1.3 billion capital improvements budget and a $1.57 billion bipartisan economic stimulus plan. Full Article.

An unusual AG race confronts Dems, GOP

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By Laura A. Bischoff of the Dayton Daily News

The Republican and Democrat who ultimately run to fill out the rest of Marc Dann's attorney general term will be competing against more than just one another for voter attention and donor cash. Full Article.

Teacher crackdown bill ready for governor

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By Jim Siegel and Mark Niquette of the Columbus Dispatch

A bill designed to keep bad teachers from escaping trouble just by moving to new school districts is headed to Gov. Ted Strickland, after getting unanimous support from the Ohio Senate yesterday. Full Article.

Governor gets wish on schools leader

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By Catherin Candisky of the Columbus Dispatch

If Gov. Ted Strickland has his way, and it looks as if he will, the next state schools superintendent will help him push to reform and adequately fund Ohio's education system. Full article.

Legislator quits amid sale claim

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

By Dennis Willard and Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal

State Rep. John Widowfield, R-Cuyahoga Falls, abruptly resigned his legislative seat Wednesday amid allegations he purchased Ohio State University football tickets with campaign funds and sold them for a profit. Full Article.

Ohio schools superintendent resigns

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

By Catherine Candisky of the Columbus Dispatch

Ohio schools Superintendent Susan T. Zelman gave her long-expected resignation this morning. She will stay until a new superintendent is named, and can remain in an advisory capacity until Dec. 1. Full Article.

Brunner gets few changes by panel

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

By Mark Niquette and Jim Siegel of the Columbus Dispatch

A Senate committee voted yesterday for some but not all changes that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is seeking for the Nov. 4 election, while also adding some amendments aimed at actions Brunner has taken in recent months. Full Article.

Dann phoned scheduler seven times from Turkey

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

By James Nash of the Columbus Dispatch

Then-Attorney General Marc Dann jetted off to Turkey for a law-enforcement conference last June without his scheduler, Jessica Utovich, but it appears that she was never far from his mind. Full Article.

Gun-carry bill moves out of House panel

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

By Jim Siegel of the Columbus Dispatch

A bill that gun advocates say will help clarify how people are able to transport guns in their vehicles passed a House committee today despite objections from county prosecutors and most law-enforcement groups. Full Article.