In today’s fast-paced world, the most successful businesses are those that take advantage of every available resource. To achieve a competitive edge, Ohio’s small businesses need to be aware of the resources available to them through their state government. Ohio is at a crossroads when it comes to business growth and job creation, and our economic prosperity largely hinges on the success of our small businesses.
 

Job creation, economic development and efforts to promote a more effective government are just a few of the ideals I have striven for since taking office earlier this year. Now, having been in office for more than 100 days, I feel that we have accomplished a lot, yet there is still more to do during these difficult times. I continue to work on legislation that will close the budget gap by reducing spending without raising taxes on Ohio’s hard-working families.

A New York Daily News story asks whether Toledo should be eligible for anti-terror funds. Apparently the love does not go around.

In my work as mayor of Walton Hills and now as your state representative in Columbus, I know how easy it can be for our state and local governments to squander tax dollars if elected officials are not careful. At the state level, this sort of inefficiency has largely contributed to the $8 billion budget deficit Ohio faces today. Any Ohioan who operates a small business or manages their family’s finances understands the need to manage spending practices. Over the past few years, this attentiveness has not been addressed successfully in the state government, where the taxpayers have not seen their money being used efficiently or effectively.