Daily Archives: July 31, 2008

Bill would make 1,000-foot applicable to all convicted sexual offenders

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

Just out:   COLUMBUS— On the fifth anniversary of the law that prohibits convicted sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and State Representative Jimmy Stewart (R-Albany) today announced that they will … Continue reading →

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Ready to milk those cows

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

Here’s the governor’s response to a question about whether he’s ready for his big sleepout at the Ohio State Fair tonight:

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Clean Ohio Kickoff

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

Here’s Strickland on Clean Ohio (and, yes, I know I need to clean my cameral lens, sorry): And here’s Husted a the same press conference: And Fisher: And Harris:

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Can’t we all just get along?

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

I’ve just made an appointment to talk to one of the geniuses down at the Apple Store (stinkin’ keyboard issue). In the meantime, here’s a clip from a press conference today kicking off the new Clean Ohio campaign. With Strickland, Harris, Husted and Fisher (more to come):    

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R’s not hip on early return to act on Sick Paid Days compromise

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

Here’s a statement from Senate President Bill Harris, a Republican from Ashland, on the topic, in response to a letter released by Gov. Ted Strickland yesterday urging cooperative on a compromise: “At a time when we in the General Assembly … Continue reading →

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‘Not adhering to Ohio’s air pollution control regulations’

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

From Ohio EPA:   TEPPCO has agreed to pay $11,020 to Ohio EPA for not adhering to Ohio’s air pollution control regulations at its Coshocton County facility (48963 County Road 275, Coshocton). The company owns and operates a wholesale propane … Continue reading →

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SUPCO on Lawrence County R’s vs. Brunner

Posted on July 31, 2008 by mkovac

You can read the full decision, released this morning, HERE. Here’s a summary: Based on the evidence submitted to the secretary of state as verified by the evidence introduced in this case, the committee has not established that the secretary abused … Continue reading →

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