By Jim Siegel from the Feb. 2 Columbus Dispatch

With 11 months left in his legislative career, Rep. Larry Wolpert has decided to tackle the monstrous task of revamping how Ohio draws legislative and congressional districts. Full Article.

From the Feb. 2 Lorain Morning Journal

After years of rancorous, highly partisan division between Ohio's state legislators, the past year has been remarkably calm in Columbus. But new events are arising that could strain the bipartisan teamwork seen during Gov. Ted Strickland's first year in office. Full Article.

By Linda Martz from the Feb. 1 Mansfield News Journal

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said the federal government's neglect is hitting Ohio taxpayers in the wallet. Full Article.

From CNN

CNN announced Thursday that it will partner with the Ohio Democratic Party and the Ohio Republican Party for back-to-back presidential debates at the end of February. Read the complete news release

By Reginald Fields and Mark Rollenhagen from the Feb. 1 Cleveland Plain Dealer

Health care and energy interests seeking to influence Ohio's legislative agenda helped top state politicians raise nearly $4 million in 2007. Full Article.

From the Feb. 1 Lorain Morning Journal

Like antlers on a dog, Gov. Ted Strickland's plan to allow video Keno gambling in bars to help close the state's budget gap is a stunning oddity. Full Article.

By Dennis Willard from the Feb. 1 Akron Beacon Journal

Just last year, Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann worked together to put operators of video gambling machines out of business. Full Article.

By Mark Niquette and Catherine Candisky from the Jan. 26 Columbus Dispatch

State government leaders have handed out a bounty of incentives in recent years, all in the name of bringing more business and jobs to Ohio. Full Article.

From the Jan. 28 Dayton Daily News

In the big picture, Ted Strickland has had it pretty good for his first year in office.

Now the governor has a problem. At worst, Ohio is facing a $1.9 billion shortfall over the next year and a half; at best, the shortage is $733 million. Full Article.

By Stephen Majors, Associated Press Writer, from the Jan. 25 New Philadelphia Times Reporter

Tax cuts given to Ohio businesses and individuals as part of a 2005 tax reform package can be blamed for the state’s projected budget shortfall, critics of the tax changes said Thursday. Full Article.