Ohio Government News

For the Second day in a row, the Ohio statehouse saw no formal sessions dealing with a resolution of the state's budget crisis.

The State of Ohio will receive $9.8 million in one-time pandemic preparedness funds for states and communities to use in their continued planning and preparations in the event a more severe form of H1N1 flu develops in the coming months.

With his soft-spoken, conciliatory style, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland isn't exactly known for putting the hammer down on his political foes.

Slots and casinos side by side on the November ballot? Don't bet on it. Almost as soon as the Ohio Senate raised the idea Tuesday of taking Gov.

Ohio is on the right track, and soon Ohioans will be too! A passenger train proposal is in the works to connect Ohio's 3-C's, Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati.

A new poll finds that President Barack Obama's approval rating has dropped in Ohio to the lowest approval rating he's had in the state since he was inaugurated.

COLUMBUS: Officials say the number of Ohioans paying state taxes by credit card rose nearly 50 percent in three years.

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Litigation / Medical Malpractice ; Abortion Article Date: 07 Jul 2009 - 2:00 PDT In answering two certified questions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the Ohio State Supreme Court on July 1 declared that a state law regulating the ...

Gov. Ted Strickland lashed out at Republican state senators Monday, accusing them of dragging out budget negotiations for partisan gain and shirking their responsibilities as elected officials while collecting state paychecks and health care.

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's proposal to use slot machines to balance the state budget has been exposed as anything but a sure thing.

Fireworks explode behind the U.S. flag. Division of State Fire Marshal Fireworks safety is crucial during the holiday weekend, reminds the Division of State Fire Marshal for the state of Ohio.

The Republican Senate and Democratic House convened competing budget panels, one questioning the specifics of Gov.

Two more U.S. states on Thursday reported the first death of A/H1N1 flu in their respective state.

A southwestern Ohio man died from the H1N1 influenza virus, the Ohio Department of Health confirmed Thursday.

We don't know what favors, if any, U.S. Rep. Zack Space, D-Ohio, was promised by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and possibly President Barack Obama.

Columbus police are investigating why the daughter of a veteran officer wasn't arrested at the scene of a fatal crash she was involved in -- even though she had a suspended driver's license and two outstanding warrants.

It appears that Ohio legislators will have another week to work on the state budget.

Agencies that rely heavily on state funding said they are concerned about the continuing battle over the state budget, 10TV News reported Sunday.

Disagreement over who should approve slot machines at horse tracks - Ohio voters or state legislators - has pushed the General Assembly up against a Tuesday deadline to pass Gov.

WHAT happens at the Statehouse, doesn't stay in Columbus. The decisions of our elected leaders permeate every aspect of our lives - from our wallets, the ability to find and keep jobs and to the quality of schools and roads.