Ohio

The budget passed by the Ohio house and senate, this week, is awaiting action from Governor John Kasich. That 62 billion dollar spending plan includes sweeping income tax cuts, an increase in Ohio’s sales tax, and overhaul school funding. The measure also includes new controversial abortion restrictions, which Democrats are calling on Kasich to veto. […]

Ohio

Ohio senate leaders say a right to work bill is not on their agenda. Senate President Keith Faber effectively killed the measure, on Wednesday, just hours after it was introduced in the Ohio House. The legislation would give employees the choice to reject union membership, without making fair share payments. Click here to read more. […]

Cincy

The Ohio Senate begins a debate later this week on a bill that targets repeat violent criminals. Attorney General Mike DeWine unveiled the violent career criminal act yesterday.The measure would double the prison time for criminals convicted of two or more gun crimes. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Council Looks for Answers to […]

Ohio

The Ohio Senate will begin tackling the issue of school safety this month. A senate committee opens hearings soon on improvements to security, starting with a discussion on mental health and violence prevention. Later hearings are to focus on law enforcement responses, building security, and school infrastructure. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: North […]

Ohio

Democrats in the Ohio State Senate have selected Eric Kearney, as their new leader. Yesterday, in a unanimous vote, the democratic caucus selected the North Avondale senator as minority leader of the Ohio state senate. Kearney, currently, has five committee appointments, but he has told the press he will step down so he can take […]

Cincy

The decision on whether or not to build a streetcar,downtown, has been one of the hottest debates for the past two years. Cincinnatians have voiced their opinions from forums to the voting booth. This week, Ohio State Senator, Shannon Jones, included an amendment in the $7 billion, two-year transportation law prohibiting state or federal money […]