Ohio Governor John Kasich is continuing a public push for Medicaid expansion in the state. Kasich spoke at a rally, Tuesday, to encourage lawmakers to return to Columbus to pass the reform. The legislature scrapped the Affordable Care Act expansion from the budget last month. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Three Teens Arrested […]
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. […]
Governor John Kasich is signing an executive order, intended to make it easier for veterans to get jobs when their military service ends. It would translate military training for job licenses in Ohio. State universities will be required to award college credit for the training veterans receive. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Bengals […]
Governor John Kasich is expected to soon sign a bill, banning internet cafes in Ohio. The Ohio House passed a measure, Wednesday, that would shut down 600 cafes statewide. Supporters of the measure say the internet cafes have become establishments for illegal internet gambling. Cafe owners disagree, saying they are being pushed out of business […]
A Cleveland-based organization could attempt to force a public decision on Medicaid expansion in Ohio. Governor John Kasich wants the dollars through the affordable care act, while Republicans in the legislature are opposed. The enquirer reports that the center for community solutions could attempt a referendum, or a constitutional amendment vote. Click here to read […]
The speed limit is increasing for some Ohio highways. Governor John Kasich signed the state’s road construction bill on Monday. The bill sets the speed limit on rural interstates at 70 MPH. It also allows for the sale of more than one million dollars in bonds to fund highway projects. Recent Stories: It’s Opening Day […]
Governor John Kasich has called on Ohio lawmakers to support new policy changes, including a school funding overhaul and tax reform. Kasich made the pitch last night in the annual state of state address. He told the crowd in Lima that reforms have turned Ohio around, and he expects the momentum to continue. To hear […]
Ohio governor John Kasich will pitch his major policies tonight, when he delivers the annual state of the state address. The governor will speak in Lima to promote the improved employment in that area since he took office. Kasich’s camp says the speech will cover his budget, tax reform, and school funding plans. Click here […]
The Cincinnati Public Schools are in line to receive additional money under Ohio’s new school funding formula. The plan rolled out by Governor John Kasich would pump nearly nine million dollars more into the district next year. Other districts are finding a mixed bag of frozen funds and big payouts under a formula that accounts […]
Ohio Governor John Kasich wants expanded Medicaid funding as part of a new 63 billion dollar budget proposal. The federal government is taking on the costs of the new recipients through 2020, under the affordable care act. The state expects to save 235 million dollars over two years, because of the Medicaid expansion. For more […]
Ohio governor John Kasich says his reform plan will solve the school’s state-funding crisis, while improving achievement. The governor unveiled a proposal yesterday that includes an increase in special education funding and a voucher program. Kasich says his plan would cost 15 billion dollars over two years. For more on this story, check out the […]
Former Ohio governor Ted Strickland won’t pursue a rematch with John Kasich. Strickland said yesterday that he’s not running in the 2014 election. The decision opens the race for the Democratic nomination for Northern Ohio congressman Tim Ryan, Cuyahoga Executive Ed Fitzgerald, and other candidates. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Former SCPA Building […]
