From Ohio EPA:
Ohio EPA has proposed rules regarding how state and local solid waste disposal fees would be collected and submitted. A public hearing to accept comments on the proposed changes is set for Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
The hearing will begin at 10:00 am at Ohio EPA, Lazarus Government Center, 6th Floor, Conference Room A, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus.

Today Now!: How To Pretend You Give A Shit About The Election

From EMA:
June 20, 2008. Today, law enforcement officials across Ohio prepare to launch a new plan that creates a statewide emergency alert program to aid in the identification and location of missing adults who are endangered and are sixty-five years of age or older or have a mental impairment.

From the State Fire Marshal:
State Fire Marshal Michael P. Bell this year is encouraging Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors in order to reduce the risk of fire and injury this July 4th.
“The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said Marshal Bell. “Keep in mind that even trick and novelty fireworks, like sparklers, are inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury.”

From ODJFS:
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in May, up from 5.6 percent in April, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 9,200 over the month, from 5,408,700 in April, to 5,417,900 in May.
“The sharp rise in the unemployment rate from April is largely due to the high volume of workers who began or resumed job searches in May,” ODJFS Director Helen Jones-Kelley said. “While employment also increased, the supply of job seekers outpaced current …

Here’s a nice way to start the day: Free coffee.
I was sitting in the drive-through at the local Tim Horton’s this morning when a guy in a big pick-up truck pulled in from another direction. The road rager in me would have made him wait his turn, but I opted to sit back and wave him in, giving him my spot in line. When I arrived at the pickup window, the server said he had paid for my coffee and said “thanks.”

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From the Sen Dems:
COLUMBUS – Today Senator Capri Cafaro (D-Hubbard) unveiled the official lineup of panelists that will be featured at her Listening Tour, which will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the Kent State-Trumbull Technology Building. She also announced that Senate Democratic Leader Ray Miller (D-Columbus) as well as Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Shirley Smith (D-Cleveland), Senator Lance Mason (D-Cleveland) and Senator Dale Miller (D-Cleveland) are expected to attend the open forum. The Listening Tour will address various issues related to the impact of economic insecurity …

Trying to figure out how to post original videos to the Capital Blog. Have lost much hair in the process. Consider this a test, with footage from Marc Dann’s resignation last month that I took with my point-and-shoot. Constructive criticism/advice welcome (since I have no clue what I’m doing)…..mck

From The Onion:
Congress Debates Merits Of New Catchphrase