Gov. signs bill snuffing anti-smoking foundation
The foundation that operated Ohio's anti-smoking programs is gone.
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Archive of Ohio on Wednesday May 07, 2008
Gov. signs bill snuffing anti-smoking foundation
The foundation that operated Ohio's anti-smoking programs is gone. Read More
Ohio lethal injection hearing heats up
ELYRIA, Ohio - A prosecutor accused a judge Tuesday of making arguments on behalf of two men challenging the state's method of executing prisoners. Read More
Republican, Democratic parties get to work on Marc Dann impeachment plans
Ohio Democrats on Tuesday took a breather, a day after working themselves into a lather behind their vow to swiftly wrest the attorney general's office from their party mate Marc Dann. Read More
In some bars, battle over smoking ban not over
Akron, OHIO - Corky's Thomastown Caf has the distinction of being one of the top bars in the state. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
When an elderly person with dementia is lost, seven states can trigger a Silver Alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
Dann could be 1st nonjudge to be impeached
Attorney General Marc Dann has not been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one, but that may not stop Ohio lawmakers from proceeding with plans to impeach him if he remains firm in his refusal to resign. Read More
Farmer pioneers green energy practices in Ohio
BROOKVILLE, Ohio - When he was laid up in the hospital recovering from knee surgery, farmer Ralph Dull picked up a thick notebook dropped off by a friend that detailed how wind generators produce electricity. Read More
After promise of reform, Ohio Democrats face test
CINCINNATI - Eighteen months after scandals helped Democrats in Ohio break a Republican monopoly on top state offices, a Democratic official has found himself enmeshed in one of his own. Read More
Husted turns to 'the judge'
Members of the Ohio House frequently call Rep. William "Bill" Batchelder "the judge" for his years as a common pleas and state appeals court judge. Read More
Husted wants more info before moving to impeach Dann
House Speaker Jon Husted, R-Kettering, wants Attorney General Marc Dann to resign but Husted wants more information before the House considers impeaching the Democratic attorney general. Read More
Dann seemed either oblivious or misleading
If the Ohio House ultimately tries to impeach Attorney General Marc Dann, it could come down to Dann's testimony in his office's internal investigation of sexual harassment. Read More
Charges suggested, but not filed, for Rep. Matthew Barrett over nude photos
An assistant prosecutor suggested that former State Rep. Matthew Barrett face an obstruction charge for lying to police about nude photos of women that turned up on his computer flash drive. Read More
High-ranking officials marred by scandal don't always resign
A Democratic political consultant questions why two former U.S. House members who voted against impeaching President Clinton 10 years ago are now jumping on a bandwagon to force Ohio's attorney general to resign or be forced from office. Read More
Ohio leaders study impeachment process for attorney general
The Ohio House member reviewing impeachment processes for possible action against Attorney General Marc Dann said he expects to present findings to legislative leaders Wednesday, but he cautioned against rushing to judgment. Read More
Ohio legislators dismantle tobacco prevention agency
Gov. Ted Strickland yesterday pounded the last nail into the coffin of the state's quasigovernment anti-smoking agency that dared to defy lawmakers' plans to take the bulk of its money to help pay for a $1.57 billion economic stimulus package. Read More
Wal-Mart selects 20 capitols, including Pa.'s, for energy audits
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has announced partnerships with Pennsylvania, 18 other states and Puerto Rico to help them save on energy and electricity costs at their capitols. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Credit crunch hits states' college loans
(Updated 11:55 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008)
The credit crisis has led some state lending agencies to suspend their federal and private student loan programs, forcing thousands of students to search elsewhere for money to pay for college. Read More
Partisan mix in R.I., Conn. poses challenges
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Summary of the State of the State Address
Gov. Ted Strickland (D) asked lawmakers to give him more control over the state’s schools and to approve $1.7 billion in borrowing to jump-start Ohio’s flagging economy in his address Feb. 6. Read More |
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