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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is proposing to allow the installation of slot machines in horse racing tracks throughout Ohio, including seven locations in Franklin County such as Scioto Downs and Beulah Park. The tax revenue generated would assist in resolving… [Read More]
Well, it’s official. Mr John Kasich has filed a Designation of Treasurer this afternoon establishing the Kasich for Ohio campaign committee for the support of John Kasich’s gubernatorial campaign in 2010. From Wikipedia: John Richard Kasich is a former Republican… [Read More]
Press Release: Governor Announces Priority Transportation Projects to be Funded by Federal Recovery Act Resources Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that 149 transportation infrastructure projects have been prioritized for full or partial funding from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… [Read More]
From wtte28.com: Ohio governor says rail project needs $250M Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says the state could restore passenger rail service with $250 million in federal stimulus money. The governor also estimates it would cost $10 million a year to… [Read More]
Press Release: Governor Announces Federal Stimulus Package Includes $8.2 Billion in Funding for Ohio Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that Ohio will receive at least $8.2 billion in federal funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… [Read More]
From NBC4i.com: 6 Months Later, Keno Results Mixed By Denise Yost It’s been six months for Keno in Ohio and the results are mixed. Gov. Ted Strickland hoped the new lottery game would pump millions of dollars into a sagging… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: It’s been so long since people could catch a train in Columbus and debark in Cleveland a couple of hours later that most Ohioans probably regard the notion as a Cold War memory, like TV dinners in… [Read More]
Today, Governor Ted Strickland is scheduled to deliver his third State of the State Address to the 128th Ohio General Assembly. I’m expecting to see much discussion on education reform and Ohio’s economy. Ohio is facing a seven billion dollar… [Read More]
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland created a new ‘infrastructure czar’ position yesterday and tapped Cleveland Foundation CEO Ronald B. Richard for the role. The purpose of the position is to help decide how Ohio will spend the money it receives from… [Read More]
From The Lantern: Controversial Salvia banned in Ohio By Everdeen Mason In 90 days, the controversial psychoactive plant Salvia will be banned across Ohio and will no longer be available in smoke shops in the university area. The bill, signed… [Read More]
After taking quite a few anti-gambling stances on past issues, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has recently announced that maybe some sort of new gambling proposal could actually help out the budget deficit in Ohio. Combined with the recent news that… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Boyce to be next state treasurer Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Gov. Ted Strickland has chosen Columbus City Council member Kevin Boyce to be Ohio’s next treasurer. A source with knowledge of the appointment confirmed the selection to… [Read More]
CoshoctonTribune.com wrote Gov. Strickland is testing the reach of executive power BY STEPHEN MAJORS – ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER – SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 Gov. Ted Strickland has proved himself adept at wielding executive power to achieve Democratic goals, despite the obstacle… [Read More]
The Post wrote Strickland ready to fight poverty Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Caitlin McGlade An estimated six out of 10 U.S. citizens will plummet into poverty for at least a year by age 75, according to a report by the… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Strickland won’t support sick days mandate Posted by Jim Siegel August 21, 2008 Gov. Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher said they will not back the sick days mandate that has been pushed to the November… [Read More]
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