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May 12, 2012 02:33 PM

Protecting Glassware Industry Jobs in Ohio

Sherrod Brown

Ohio is one of the nation’s largest glass manufacturing states. With negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) set to begin this week, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) are urging the Administration to stand up for critical glassware jobs in Toledo and Lancaster.

May 12, 2012 02:03 PM

Curbing Costs with Collaboration

Marlene Anielski

Flexibility has always been a key component to the successful operation of local government. As we all know, government operations can become very costly, so it is important that municipalities find the most efficient way to offer crucial public services. House Bill 509 will provide this flexibility by allowing local governments to collaborate with other municipalities to deliver shared services.

May 4, 2012 05:29 PM

Helping to Bring Business to Ohio

Nan Baker

Throughout this legislative session, the Ohio House has been working hard to promote job creation, business growth and economic recovery. In recent months, Ohio has experienced a dramatic influx of industry and jobs. In January of this year, the Buckeye state gained 25,000 jobs, and in February, we led the nation in jobs gained with an uptick of more than 28,000. With more and more businesses relocating within our borders, these trends are poised to continue as we move forward in 2012.

May 1, 2012 05:38 PM

Saluting Ohio Veterans Taking Part in an Honor Flight from Northwest Ohio

Sherrod Brown

A group of Northwest Ohio veterans recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. More than 150 veterans flew from Northwest Ohio to visit the World War II, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, and Korean War memorials and Arlington National Ceremony. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown met with the veterans near the World War II memorial on the National Mall.

May 6, 2011 07:43 AM

May is Foster Care Month; Foster Parents Needed

Chris Myers

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) joins child welfare agencies nationwide in recognizing May 2011 as National Foster Care Month, and is appealing for more adults and families to become foster caregivers in Lucas County.

May 6, 2011 07:26 AM

Making Positive Changes to Our Public School System

Ron Young

Ohio’s education system is one of our most important state investments. To move successfully into the future, we must give our students the best learning environment possible. I want to make sure that the configuration of our public school systems is most conducive to these objectives. We are currently providing our children with excellent opportunities for educational advancement, and it is one of my top priorities to make sure that this trend is continued and strengthened.

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Smoosh the rainbow

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Layered Cake

Snow and wood appear to be a delicious combination in County Farm Park in Ann Arbor.

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Lonely

Lonely, desolate

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Frozen Fountain

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Choking hazard

Obviously a choking hazard.

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Weeping Flowers

Weeping Flowers.

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Bill for Superman License Plates Makes Way to Senate

COLUMBUS—Yesterday afternoon, State Representative Bill Patmon (D-Cleveland) announced the passing of H.B. 339 through the House. The bill was unanimously passed out of committee in early March, and has continued movement through the legislature. Rep. Patmon, who introduced H.B. 339, provided...

Ohio Right to Life Renews Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood

Today, the Ohio House of Representatives Health and Aging Committee heard powerful testimony from pro-life women supporting House Bill 298, a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood. Led by pro-life Representatives Kristina Roegner, Cliff Rosenberger and Chairman Lynn Wachtmann, this...

Ohio House Passes Bill to Combat Misuse of Dangerous Drugs

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that allows for the tracking and regulation of over-the-counter sales of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine, which are used in the manufacturing of dangerous methamphetamines.

Ohio House Passes Legislation to Ensure Continuity of Health Care

COLUMBUS—State Representative Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 417, which requires health care entities to notify patients when their physician’s employment has been terminated by that health care entity.

Retirees To Save $20K As A Result Of Obamacare

One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act is to keep health care costs from ballooning. So far, it has done some good; the law has already helped push Medicare costs ...

Refusing Support For Bill To Keep Stafford Loan Interest Rates From Doubling, Mandel Urges Vocational Degrees

COLUMBUS, OHIO – During a rare interview and press conference yesterday, absentee Treasurer Josh Mandel failed to clarify his position on a single legislative issue,...

Doubling Student Debt Rates to Cost Florida Students $443 Million

Higher education advocates released new data today showing that an anticipated increase in the student loan interest rate would cost Florida students $443 million per year. The increase would affect federally subsidizedStafford loans, which are provided to almost 7.5 million low...

Ohio Democratic Party Files 8th Public Records Request For Treasurer's Office Staff Resumes

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Today, in an attempt to determine once and for all just how deep cronyism runs in the Treasurer's office under Josh Mandel, the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) filed its eighth public records requestwith the Ohio Treasurer’s office for resumes of office...

Representative Anielski Announces Distracted Driving Simulator Tour in Cuyahoga County

COLUMBUS—State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) announced today that a partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will bring the newly developed...

Statement from Mark Romanchuk on Rep. Jay Goyal Press Conference

(COLUMBUS) – Today, Mark Romanchuk, Republican candidate for the 2^nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives issued the...

Games at Detwiler and Bowman #2 cancelled due to field conditions following rain

All games scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Detwiler Youth Baseball Complex (Fields #1, #2, #3 and #4) and the Bowman #2 have been cancelled due to poor field conditions following recent rain. Games at all other sites and diamonds will be played as scheduled.

Josh Mandel: Can't Push Us Around

I wanted you to be among the first to see my new TV ad “Can’t Push Us Around...

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