Ohio

Politics in Ohio

Local elections chief to retire

Jun 18, 2013 1:56 PM
Montgomery County Board of Elections meets about early voting process, August 17, 2012.  (WDTN Photo)
 
The director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections is stepping down.
 
 
 
Jun 14, 2013 1:09 PM
No bond for White House crash suspect
2 NEWS Investigates has learned the Kettering man charged in a White House incident will remain behind...
 
Jun 14, 2013 7:32 AM
House considers jail term for military sex assault
 The House is heading toward passage of a defense bill that reflects the outrage among lawmakers...
 
Jun 7, 2013 8:27 AM
State: Health insurance costs to rise for Ohioans
Ohio's Department of Insurance released preliminary details Thursday of the health plans seeking state...
 
Jun 6, 2013 11:50 AM
Gay marriage measure eyed for 2014 ballot in Ohio
Organizers seeking to overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage say they're aiming to put the issue...
 

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Federal Budget News

Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill

Jun 19, 2013 3:20 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.
 
 
 
Jun 6, 2013 12:00 PM
Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation...
 
Jun 4, 2013 8:40 AM
Union urges workers to appeal base furloughs Video
With one group encouraging all workers to appeal their furloughs, 2 NEWS looks at how many will ask for...
 
Jun 2, 2013 5:15 AM
Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the...
 
May 29, 2013 3:15 AM
Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups has little...
 

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Sequestration explained
 
 

oP Exclusive

Jun 5, 2013 11:33 AM
Ladies First: FLOTUS heckled by protester
She’s known to many for her style and upbeat attitude, but first lady Michelle Obama is quick to admit she doesn’t take…
 
May 14, 2013 8:49 AM
What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 
May 8, 2013 4:11 PM
Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

U.S. Congressional News

Jun 20, 2013 3:25 AM
Senators closing in on border security…
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say…
 
Jun 19, 2013 4:50 PM
Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled…
 
Jun 19, 2013 4:15 AM
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 

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White House News

Jun 19, 2013 6:50 PM
Senate backs Froman as next trade representative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Froman, a senior White House economic adviser and classmate of President Barack Obama at Harvard…
 
Jun 19, 2013 4:50 PM
US calls out China, Russia over human trafficking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. accused China and Russia of failing to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking,…
 
Jun 19, 2013 12:35 PM
Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies…
 

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Ohio (change)

 
The government of Ohio is composed of the executive branch, led by the Governor; the legislative branch, which comprises the Ohio General Assembly; and the judicial branch, which is led by the Supreme Court.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: John Kasich
Lieutenant Governor: Mary Taylor
Attorney General: Mike DeWine
State Treasurer: Josh Mandel
Secretary of State: Jon Husted

Contacting the White House and Congress

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Politics in Ohio

Local elections chief to retire
The director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections is stepping down. more »

 

No bond for White House crash suspect
2 NEWS Investigates has learned the Kettering man charged in a White House incident will remain... more »

 

House considers jail term for military sex assault
 The House is heading toward passage of a defense bill that reflects the outrage among... more »

 

State: Health insurance costs to rise for Ohioans
Ohio's Department of Insurance released preliminary details Thursday of the health plans seeking... more »

 

Gay marriage measure eyed for 2014 ballot in Ohio
Organizers seeking to overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage say they're aiming to put... more »