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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From the Associated Press

Law enforcement is not lining up behind Gov. Ted Strickland in his support of a bill that would allow a new protection against prosecution for people who kill an attacker in self defense. Full Article.