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The category of “Best Civic Leader” was one that we decided to change up a bit this year, as we thought it sounded too political, and we were really hoping to see people honor people a bit more community-oriented from… [Read More]
For four years straight, Mayor Michael B. Coleman has topped our reader survey for best civic leader, and 2011 was nothing less than a busy year for the man in charge. In February, Coleman delivered his State of the City… [Read More]
Ohio Governor John Kasich will deliver his first State of the State address today at noon. Early reports are speculating on what types of announcements might be made during today’s speech, and what talking points Kasich will focus on, including… [Read More]
For the third year in a row, the majority of our “Best of 2010″ survey takers have pulled the lever for Columbus Mayor Coleman, and we imagine that the Mayor would love for that popularity amongst voters to carry over… [Read More]
Following the depletion of the City’s Rainy Day Fund in 2009 and the income tax increase passed in August of that year, Mayor Coleman is sticking with the promise to voters that the fund will be replenished. An additional $7.5… [Read More]
With Independence Day around the corner, there is no better time for central Ohioans to visit to the “People’s House” and be reminded about our great democracy. Restored to its 1861 appearance, the Ohio Statehouse has functioned as the center… [Read More]
April 1st is known officially as “Census Day” but you still have 8 more days to send in your form and avoid the door-to-door visits that start on May 1st. The 2010 census is important for Central Ohio because it… [Read More]
The state of Ohio was given 8.2 Billion in Federal Stimulus money and has launched a website to take requests. There have been thousands of submissions so far. Of course, many of the requests are for roads and bridges - construction and repairs. Some of… [Read More]
NBC4i.com wrote Voters Likely To Decide Payday Lending Repeal Monday, Sep 15, 2008 By Denise Yost It appears that voters will get a chance to decide on a repeal of laws governing payday lenders in Ohio. Rallys to support payday… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Ohio must rethink growth, study says Wednesday, September 10, 2008 BY JOE HALLETT Ohio has too many governmental entities that compete with each other and for too long has fostered state policies that wastefully favor the growth… [Read More]
The Columbus Dispatch wrote Gov. Ted Strickland might have found a new formula for helping his fellow Democrats capture control of the Ohio House this year: If you can’t beat ‘em, hire ‘em. Strickland already has been plenty helpful to… [Read More]
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