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.

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 Youngstown Vindicator

When Gov. Ted Strickland listed “maturity” as one of the qualities he was looking for in the successor to former embattled Attorney General Marc Dann, the message was clear: The state of Ohio needs a grown up as its chief lawyer. Full Article.

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.

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.

By William Hershey of the Dayton Daily News

House Speaker Jon Husted, R-Kettering, and Gov. Ted Strickland want to strengthen independent oversight of wrongdoing in state government. On Friday, however, they advocated different approaches to get there in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal that drove Attorney General Marc Dann from office. Full Article.

By Mark Niquette of the Columbus Dispatch

Gov. Ted Strickland says he opposes tapping the state's $1.1 billion rainy-day fund now as the legislature has proposed, saying the money should be saved in case Ohio's struggling economy gets worse. Full Article.

By James Nash of the Columbus Dispatch

A coalition of religious leaders today joined anti-smoking activists in calling for a new 75-cent-per-pack tax on cigarettes, but Gov. Ted Strickland remains opposed to the idea. Full Article.

By Mark Rollenhagen of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

Nobody's in. Nobody's out. That's the latest word from Gov. Ted Strickland on a big pool of possible replacements for Attorney General Marc Dann, who resigned last week in a sexual-harassment scandal that sparked an impeachment effort and a continuing inspector general's investigation. Full Article.