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Auditor: Add surplus to rainy day fund

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:48 GMT

A provision added to a legislative proposal by House Republicans would keep surplus revenue from automatically transferring into the rainy day fund.

Elections chief denies GOP ballot claim

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:53:36 GMT

Ohio House and Senate Republicans have sued Secretary of State Jon Husted in the Ohio Supreme Court, saying his action is unconstitutional because the elections board requirement violates the separation of powers doctrine.

Wagner announces Dayton mayoral run

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:22:18 GMT

Wagner, a former Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas judge, says one major thing the city is doing right now has to stop.

Santorum endorses one-time rival Romney

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:29:43 GMT

Rick Santorum is endorsing his one-time bitter rival Mitt Romney in a late-night e-mail to his supporters.

Obama stresses foreign policy in Kabul

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:05:10 GMT

President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago.

Ohio offers tax amnesty through June 15

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:52:40 GMT

Ohioans who are behind on their state taxes could clear their obligations without having to pay penalties under a tax amnesty program that starts Tuesday.

GOP follows Romney's lead

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:09:57 GMT

Now that Mitt Romney has emerged as the likely GOP presidential nominee, congressional Republicans increasingly are taking their cues from him even if it causes heartburn and grumbling among conservatives unhappy about having to beat a tactical retreat.

Talk continues on election law repeal

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:50:26 GMT

Ohio lawmakers and opponents of a new election law are still trying to reach an agreement over restoring early voting opportunities in the presidential battleground.

Ohio House strips out Kasich tax plan

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:14:17 GMT

A House vote was scheduled on the midterm budget bill Wednesday, after dozens of committee changes were made Tuesday.

Election law repeal heads to Ohio House

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:17:44 GMT

Legislative leaders say repealing the overhaul now will save money and avoid an election fight that could confuse voters this fall about which rules are in place.