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Happy Election Day! If you haven’t already cast an early or absentee ballot, then today’s the day to get your civic duty done. You can find your polling place at www.vote411.org and more information on the candidates and issues below…. [Read More]
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Michael B. Coleman has won his fourth term as Columbus Mayor, and all four Democrat candidates were chosen for Columbus City Council: Michelle Mills, Andrew Ginther, Zach Klein and Hearcel… [Read More]
Election Day is upon us once again. The candidates are local ones this time around, with three main statewide ballot issues. The quick rundown: Columbus Mayoral Race: Earl Smith VS Michael Coleman Columbus City Council Candidates: Andrew Ginther (D) Daryl… [Read More]
Texting while under the influence of driving has been illegal within the City of Columbus (and a few other suburban cities) for over a year now, but soon there could be a statewide ban intended to crack down on this… [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]
At a ceremony taking place at 12:07am this morning (or last night if you were still awake), John Kasich was sworn into the office of the Governor of the State of Ohio, along with Lt. Governor Mary Taylor. The ceremonial… [Read More]
Election Day is next Tuesday, November 2nd, and there are a plethora of issues and candidates on the ballot. We often get asked if Columbus Underground officially endorses candidates or issues, and we’re continuing with the tradition of only promoting… [Read More]
Several of Ohio’s coal-burning power plants plan to burn trees as a means of generating “biomass” electricity. In fact, Ohio is ground zero of a nationwide push by power companies to cut and burn the nation’s forests to generate power…. [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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) held a special announcement event this morning in Franklinton where it was revealed that Columbus will receive $23.2 Million this year to assist neighborhoods with vacant housing in their efforts for… [Read More]
James Traficant is back in action! After serving a seven-year prison sentence for taking bribes, filing false tax returns, racketeering, and forcing his aides to perform personal chores, former-congressman Traficant is diving back into the political affairs of Ohio with… [Read More]
From OutInOhio.com: Equality Ohio Recognizes 5th Banniversary: The Anniversary of the Ban on Marriage Equality in Ohio Today marks the 5th anniversary of Ohio’s voter approved constitutional amendment banning marriage equality. As they have for the past 5 years, today,… [Read More]
Cleveland has already banned the practice of texting while driving, and the City of Bexley is working on something similar. According to an article in today’s Dispatch, the issue is moving state-wide as a new house proposal aims to make… [Read More]
Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine is officially throwing his hat in the ring today for the office of Ohio Attorney General. This Plain Dealer article has more details on today’s announcement: “DeWine will announce his candidacy this morning in Greene… [Read More]
On Monday, Governor Strickland moved forward with plans to introduce slot machines in seven race tracks throughout the State of Ohio, including two in Central Ohio: Scioto Downs and Belulah Park. Strickland issued a directive to the Director of the… [Read More]
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