Ohio Political News

Tell your voting story

Dan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:25 +0000

If you voted today, we are curious how the experience went for you. Where did you vote? How long did it take you to vote? What do you think can be done to improve the voting process in Ohio?

Share your thoughts here.

Share your voting experience

Dan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:10:37 +0000

Early voting has been under way in Ohio for several weeks. We are curious how that experience was for those of you who voted early by absentee ballot. Let us know if you had an experience that you would like to share. Was the convenience of the early voting process worth the effort? Would you recommend it to a friend? Would you do it again? What do you think can be done to improve the process?

Tell us your story here.

Dan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:59:16 +0000

Governor adept at managing the news

Dan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:55:33 +0000

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.

With money tight, state patrol seeking ideas on how

Dan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:38:49 +0000

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.

1.5 million Ohioans are living in poverty

Dan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:34:53 +0000

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.

School chief resignation is overdue

Dan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:14:22 +0000

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.

Goal of Ohio's stimulus package is to create jobs

Dan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:12:15 +0000

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.

Strickland's deft handling of Dann case is boon for Ohio

Dan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:11:32 +0000

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.

Portman off AG shortlist, but higher posts possible

Dan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:00:04 +0000

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.