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Are Democratic losses big deal? Pick your spin
The loss of Democratic governorships in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday is an ominous sign for Gov.
Ohio: Ft. Hood tragedy sends flags to half-staff through Tuesday
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has ordered all state flags at public buildings and grounds to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Nov.
Governor applauds AEP for its investment at Conesville facility
CONESVILLE -- A more than $450 million investment in new pollution control equipment that became operational this year has added about 30 years to the life expectancy of the American Electric Power Conesville Generating Station.
GE gets $120 million tax credit for aviation complex
A 15-year, $120 million tax credit from Ohio will support General Electric Co.'s plan to invest more than $100 million in capital improvements during the next several years at its GE Aviation complex in suburban Cincinnati, including demolishing some buildings that date to around World War II, GE said Thursday, Nov.
Senate GOP ponders ideas for filling state budget hole
Ohio Budget Director J. Pari Sabety said another pay cut for state workers won't solve the problem.
Ohio Governor Hails Alcoa $110 Million Investment
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Jobs, location fuel casinos' ballot victory
Location, location, location - and jobs. That twist on the real estate agent's motto sums up why Ohio voters approved the four-casino plan on Tuesday, Nov.
Ohio GOP lawmakers: Execution process can be fixed
Two Republican lawmakers advising Ohio's Democratic governor on changes to the state's lethal injection process say it shouldn't be hard to fix the system.
Convicted ex-union leader gets state post
Michael Billirakis was guilty of ethics violations. Michael Billirakis, the former Ohio teachers-union chief convicted of ethics violations while on the State Teachers Retirement System board, has a new state job.
Economy hovers over Ohio casino vote
COLUMBUS: The economy is the big question mark in Tuesday's election, as Ohio voters grappling with 10 percent unemployment decide whether to reverse their long-held antigambling stance for the promise of casino jobs.
Nearly 31/2 years ago, then Ohio Gov. Bob Taft visited Defiance to kick off the U.S. 24 widening project.
Democratic governor: Ted Strickland The Ohio economy "I'm not responsible for this national recession, but I am responsible for how I manage the affairs of the state of Ohio during this difficult time.
Ohio union opposes plan to shrink government
The union representing half of Ohio's state employees pushed back yesterday against a Republican plan to dramatically scale back the size of government, eventually shedding about a fifth of the state's workforce in the process.
Approval ratings drop for Obama, Strickland
Ohioans' approval ratings for both President Obama and Gov. Ted Strickland have dropped in the past six months, an Ohio Poll unveiled this morning shows.
GOP doesn't like Strickland's support of public option
House Republicans sent a blunt message to Gov. Ted Strickland today: the federal health care plan would be bad for Ohio.
Mayors back legislation on sex offenders
Mayors in the two largest Trumbull County cities are backing legislation calling for increased scrutiny of violent sex offenders on the verge of being released from prison.
Gov. would not want Ohio to refuse public option
Ted Strickland would not want Ohio to opt out of any new government-run health insurance program.
COLUMBUS - U.S. Senate candidate Jennifer Brunner's final fundraising figures for the quarter were weak.
Strickland 'looking forward to campaign'
Though he hasn't yet made a formal re-election announcement, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says he's "looking forward to a campaign" against former Congressman John Kasich.
Governor: 'Looking Forward to Campaign'
Though he hasn't yet made a formal re-election announcement, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says he's ``looking forward to a campaign'' against former Congressman John Kasich.
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