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Obama's plan may sidestep Ohio opposition and still win

June 1st, 2008

From the Columbus Dispatch

Could we see a Democratic electoral strategy that doesn't view Ohio as vital this year? Full Article.

Rep. David Hobson steered federal money to projects near properties he owns

June 1st, 2008

By Sabrina Eaton of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

U.S. Rep. David Hobson of south-central Ohio has directed millions of taxpayer dollars to two Ohio projects near real estate he owned, a Plain Dealer review of congressional, personal-finance and real estate records shows. Full Article.

Absentee balloting is rising statewide

May 31st, 2008

By Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal

Worried that a long wait on Election Day might prevent her from voting for the first time, Joelle Diane Baker went to the Summit County elections board early — the day before the March election — to vote absentee. Full Article.

Editorial: Strickland’s choice of AG ensures mature leadership

May 31st, 2008

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.

Administrators question Dann's use of funds

May 31st, 2008

By Laura A. Bischoff and Jessica Wehrman of the Dayton Daily News

Now that Marc Dann is no longer in office, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says he should repay some of the money for the security system he bought with campaign money for his Youngstown home. Full Article.

Women prepped for politics in Columbus

May 31st, 2008

By Jon Craig of the Cincinnati Enquirer

Next Friday, more than 80 women from across Ohio will attend The White House Project’s Go Run political training program in Columbus. Full Article.

Ohio House Democrats block amendment to Great Lakes Compact

May 30th, 2008

By Aaron Marshall of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

A deal to pass an eight-state compact that would protect Great Lakes water imploded Thursday as House Democrats blocked a constitutional amendment Republicans wanted to ensure the agreement wouldn't hurt private property rights. Full Article.

Ohio jobs plan now in governor's hands

May 30th, 2008

By William Hershey of the Dayton Daily News

The House has given final legislative approval to a $1.57 billion bipartisan economic stimulus plan that now goes to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland for his consideration. Full Article.

Giant stimulus package sent to governor

May 30th, 2008

By Jim Siegel of the Columbus Dispatch

A $1.6 billion economic-stimulus bill that Gov. Ted Strickland hopes will create 57,000 jobs in Ohio passed its final legislative hurdle yesterday, though a controversial anti-cloning provision probably won't survive. Full Article.

Senate approves abandoned-homes bill

May 30th, 2008

By Jim Siegel of the Columbus Dispatch

More than 4,100 vacant residential properties stain the landscape across Columbus, but city officials hope a bill passed by the Ohio Senate yesterday will help them get those buildings into the hands of new owners. Full Article.