State officials angry over veteran disability claim delays
State lawmakers are blasting federal officials for time lags in responding to benefits claims... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
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Oil and gas training bill proposed
Companies that hire Ohioans trained for oil and gas industry jobs through state-backed programs... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Senate Bill 10 passes in Ohio Senate
The Ohio Senate OK'd legislation Wednesday aimed at improving access to polling places for... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Liquor sales in 2012 up from the last two years
Ohioans imbibed more in 2012, again lifting Ohio's spirituous liquor sales to record levels and... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
$9.1 million in funding goes to JobsOhio
The state Controlling Board has released more than $9.1 million in funding to six regional... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Employers and social media bill sees first hearing
Prospective employers would be barred from requesting job applicants' social media site usernames... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ten things about those other budget
There was much Statehouse debate in recent weeks concerning Gov. John Kasich's plans for the Ohio... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Democrats fight to help immigrants become residents
Democratic lawmakers, a liberal advocacy group and representatives of Columbus-area ethnic groups... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ohio House plans to introduce the Ohio Elder Justice Act
Bankers, financial advisers and others who suspect elderly customers are being scammed would be... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ten obscure things in the budget
The state's Rehabilitation Services Commission, which provides assistance to disabled residents,... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Supreme Court refuses Dann's appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear former Democratic Attorney General Marc Dann's appeal... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Kasich's tax plan proves to be unpopular
Ohioans aren't too keen on Gov. John Kasich's plan to levy sales taxes on services, but they're... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Soldier joins effort to place a gay marriage amendment for Ohio voters
A gay soldier who was booed during a GOP primary debate last year after asking a question about... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Kasich signs legislation of regulations on puppy mills
With one pooch standing on the table at his elbow and several others watching from their owners'... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Strickland will not run for governor next year
Former Gov. Ted Strickland will not challenge Gov. John Kasich in next year's gubernatorial... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ohio House to release committee hearings
The Ohio House plans to broadcast committee hearings dealing with the state budget and... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Foster Care Advisory panel began for the first time
A new panel began its work Dec. 10, on recommendations to improve the state's foster care system,... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Gov. Strickland will announce his election intentions
Former Gov. Ted Strickland told Statehouse reporters Monday that he would announce soon whether... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ohio owners of dangerous wild animals register 721
Owners registered 721 dangerous wild animals as of the state deadline earlier this month, with... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Adena Pipe is possible state artifact
The Ohio House passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would designate an ancient smoking... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Kasich continues to worry about out of state workers in Ohio
Gov. John Kasich continued to voice concern about energy companies hiring out-of-state workers to... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
New Ohio Turnpike plan requires lawmaker approval
A plan to leverage the Ohio Turnpike for funding for backlogged road and bridge projects will... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Ten election facts to consider post-election
With a few strokes of his pen, Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted closed the books on the... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Redistricting proposal passes the senate
Sen. Frank LaRose offered an explanation in about 30 seconds. Sen. Tom Sawyer's background review... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
Holiday sales projected to increase this season
Falling unemployment rates and rising consumer confidence are expected to help boost retail sales... More
- By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Correspondent
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