And here’s Mike Crites’ response to Richard Cordray (see earlier post):

“Richard Cordray has sadly sunk to the level of most career politicians by putting out half-truths, exaggerations, and rhetoric that sounds a lot like Cordray’s close ally, Marc Dann.  As a prosecutor for 21 years, I learned that jurors aren’t persuaded by idle bragging and claims with little to back them up.  Voters view things the same way.  I’ll match my 21 year record of fighting crime and corruption against the legacy of Marc Dann and one of his chief …

 
Here’s a new letter state Treasurer (and Democratic candidate for Attorney General) Richard Cordray sent out to supporters today:
 
July 24, 2008
Dear Friend,
The race for Ohio Attorney General is now off and running with my opponent’s declaration for office yesterday. And since it’s up and running, I’d like to ask you for your endorsement.
http://action.CordrayforOhio.com/Endorse
As we are all used to seeing in political campaigns, my opponent made a number of claims about his record — and mine — that I would like to clarify for you.

Here’s the latest Quinnipiac University presidential poll:
Quin Poll July 24
And here’s an excerpt:
Arizona Sen. John McCain has inched ahead of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in Colorado; come within inches in Minnesota and narrowed the gap in Michigan and Wisconsin, according to four simultaneous Quinnipiac University polls of likely voters in these battleground states, conducted in partnership with The Wall Street Journal and washingtonpost.com and released today.
Voters in each state say energy policy is more important than the war in Iraq. And by margins of 22 to 31 percentage points, …

From Ohio EPA:
 
Twenty-two environmental science and engineering students have been awarded scholarships at Ohio colleges and universities through Ohio EPA’s Environmental Education Fund.

From the Dept. of Commerce:
 

(Dayton) – Following a complaint filed by the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities, the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court has issued a preliminary injunction against The Dillabaugh Group (formerly of Dayton), the estate of Roy G. Dillabaugh (Springfield), Alice Jane Dillabaugh (Dayton), Mary Johanna Long (Dayton), Lorne Lee Dillabaugh (Westerville) and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (Hartford, CT).
In granting the preliminary injunction, the court restrained the defendants from disposing or dispersing any insurance proceeds in their possession from the late Roy Dillabaugh’s life insurance policies, with a …

From CSRAB:
 

COLUMBUS – The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has expanded the Ohio Statehouse wedding program to allow for the use of Statehouse facilities for both wedding ceremonies and receptions.  Previous rules indicated that both the ceremony and reception must take place together.

Here’s a copy of the letter sent by Gov. Ted Strickland to the president, about the mortgage bailout:
Strickland’s Letter to Bush

From the State Highway Patrol:
 
DAYTON –  While Sunday is a day of rest for many, state troopers and Preble County sheriff’s deputies are planning to step up their enforcement for the remaining Sundays in July and August to address an alarming fatal traffic crash trend. 

From Ohio EPA:
 
The 62-acre Napoleon Commerce Park property has been cleared for commercial or industrial use. Ohio EPA has granted the city of Napoleon a covenant not to sue following a cleanup at the site.