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.

By Darrel Rowland of the Columbus Dispatch

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

From the Associated Press

Republican John McCain and Democratic U.S. presidential rival Barack Obama were trading barbs as they began crisscrossing three Western states that are likely to be pivotal battlegrounds that could decide the November presidential election. Full Article.

From the Associated Press

Sen. Hillary Clinton ended a three-day campaign swing across Puerto Rico the same way many Americans mark Memorial Day - with family, friends and a salute to the sacrifices of military men and women. Full Article.

By Darrel Rowland of the Columbus Dispatch

The day after a Quinnipiac University poll of Ohio showed several bad signs for Sen. Barack Obama last week, a new poll indicated a much brighter outlook for the Illinois Democrat. Quinnipiac had Obama losing by 4 points to Sen. John McCain, while SurveyUSA showed Obama beating the Arizona Republican by 9 points. Full Article.