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March 16, 2010
Casino Campaign Kicks Off; Organizers Enlist Volunteers
The buzz of a casino will soon come to Central Ohio, but just where that casino will be built is still up to voters.
Board Of Elections To Mail Absentee Applications
The Franklin County Board of Elections mails absentee applications Friday.
March 15, 2010
Obama Seeks To Reassure Seniors On Health Care
With a fresh sense of urgency, President Barack Obama sought to reassure seniors Monday about health care legislation approaching a final vote in Congress, pledging it would make preventive care cost-free and close a gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage.
March 14, 2010
Boehner On Health Reform: GOP Can Stop It
Ohio’s John Boehner says the GOP can block the Democratic backed health bill that may be voted on in the next few days.
Kucinich On Health Reform: Solution Imperfect
One of Ohio’s staunch proponents of a single-payer option for a health care overhaul says that insurance companies will have loopholes to burden poor people with medical bills.
Fixing The State Deficit? Committee Has Not Yet Met
A committee of members of the Ohio legislature chosen to figure out ways to balance the in-the-red-budget have not yet had a meeting.
March 12, 2010
Obama Pitches Health Care Plan In Ohio Monday
President Barack Obama’s third event on health care in a week will bring him to the Cleveland suburb of Strongsville on Monday.
March 11, 2010
Ohio Bowling Alleys Want Video Slots, Too
Ohio bowling centers are arguing they should be allowed to offer video slot machines, too, if the state’s horse racing tracks get them.
March 09, 2010
Proposed Columbus Texting Ban: Would It Go Far Enough?
Would a proposed texting ban in the city of Columbus go far enough to curb distracted driving?
Ohio Senate Passes Dating Violence Protection Bill
Ohio Senators have unanimously passed a House bill that would allow juvenile courts to issue protection orders for minors in dating relationships.
March 04, 2010
Local Restaurants Unwilling To Pay For Calorie Testing
Health concerns have prompted Columbus leaders to ask local restaurants to voluntarily list calorie information, but many businesses may base their participation on the cost.
2 Plead Guilty, Are Fined In Ohio AG Flap
Two high-ranking aides to former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor ethics charges resulting from investigations of their old office.
March 03, 2010
Human Trafficking Advocates Want City, Police Help
Advocates for human trafficking victims are calling on the city of Columbus and its police officers to do more to help fight the problem.
What Will Downtown Look Like In 2020?
You can help answer the question as urban leaders look ahead to 2020.
Clintonville Zoning Approves Turkey Hill Recommendations
The latest information after the city’s zoning committee listened to recommendations from Turkey Hill.
Fired Workers’ Comp Panel Staff Cries Foul
A legislative advisory board born of Ohio’s rare coin investment scandal has been plunged into chaos after the sudden firing of its entire staff.
March 02, 2010
Fans Say Olympic Momentum Can Help Blue Jackets Stay
Can local leaders use the Winter Games momentum to keep the Columbus Blue Jackets in town?
Hilliard Proposes 2-Step Approach To Texting Ban
The city of Hilliard has proposed a texting-while-driving ban, following in the footsteps of Bexley and Pickerington.
March 01, 2010
Area Career Center Facing Budget Cuts
One of Ohio’s top rated career technical education centers faces deep cuts if a fourth levy request fails in May.
February 26, 2010
Senate Inaction Jeopardizes Unemployment Benefits
The Senate failed late Thursday to extend programs for laid-off workers, jeopardizing unemployment benefits scheduled to expire over the weekend.
February 25, 2010
Law Center: Ohio Bars Can Fight Smoking Ban Fines
A group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio’s ban on workplace smoking says a judge’s ruling in favor of a Columbus bar means other taverns who have been cited by the Ohio Department of Health could have their violations tossed.
Brunner Wants More Corporate Info
In response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Ohio’s elections chief wants more disclosure about corporate money going to campaigns in the state.
February 24, 2010
Mayor Focuses On Recycling, Jobs, Healthy Lifestyles & Potholes
Mayor Michael Coleman gives his State of the City address, which features more than a half-dozen new proposals to improve Columbus. Plus, read the full text of the address.
Statewide Campaign To Move Columbus Casino Now Underway
The campaign to convince Ohio voters to move the planned Columbus casino from the city’s Arena District neighborhood to the west side is underway.
Poll: Strickland Leads Kasich In Gov. Race
A new poll shows Governor Ted Strickland is currently running ahead of Republican challenger John Kasich.
February 23, 2010
Ohio Aims To Wipe Out Waits For In-Home Care
Gov. Ted Strickland plans to redirect millions of dollars set aside for Ohio nursing homes to eliminate waits for seniors who want long-term care in their own home.
Former VP Cheney Hospitalized, Resting Comfortably
Former Vice President Dick Cheney is in a Washington hospital a day after experiencing chest pains.
February 17, 2010
Brunner Investigating Who’s Funding Slots Referendum
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has subpoenaed the organizers of LetOhioVote.org, the group behind a referendum that could stop Ohio’s seven horse-racing tracks from offering video slot machines, called video lottery terminals.
February 16, 2010
PERSPECTIVE: Moral Issues Strong In Ohio Elections
Treatment of the tiniest political miscalculation by the leader of the Ohio House last week showed wedge issues are as powerful as ever this election year.
February 12, 2010
Kennedy ‘Taking A New Direction’
Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s decision not to seek re-election will leave Washington without a Kennedy in political office for the first time in more than 60 years.

