Ohio Report Top Stories
Volume #77, Report #129--Thursday, July 3, 2008
Strickland Appoints Hartnett To Lead New Veterans Department; Long Elevated In Governor's Office
Gov. Ted Strickland Thursday named Bill Hartnett, a former legislator who most recently served as the governor's legislative director, to head the newly created Department of Veterans Services. The cabinet-level agency that will officially replace the Governor's Office of Veterans' Affairs in August.
Ohio Supreme Court Permanently Disbars Sitting Highland County Common Pleas Judge
The Ohio Supreme Court took the rare step Thursday of permanently disbarring a sitting common pleas judge as a result of multiple ethical violations even though he had not been convicted of any crimes.
Payday lenders are pursuing two different ballot issues that would overturn a recent law eliminating the short-term, high interest loans.
Numerous Tax Policy Changes Among Plethora Of Statutory Language Enacted With Capital Bill
From the creation of a Medicaid school program to an updated definition of "motorcycle," the variety of Ohio Revised Code changes in the recently signed capital and budget corrections bill runs the gamut.
Wrong Mailing Address Gives Apartment Complex Second Chance To Lower $27 Million Tax Value
Owners of an apartment complex in Delaware County valued at $27.6 million for real estate tax purposes were given a second chance Thursday to argue for a lower figure - thanks to an incorrect mailing address.
Governors, State Lawmakers Conferences To Explore Solutions To Economic Doldrums, Energy Needs
The ailing economy and energy alternatives are two issues slated for special attention when governors and state lawmakers from around the country convene at their respective gatherings later this month.
A state agency charged with helping disabled Ohioans has made several positive steps in recent years, but thought should be given to elevating the agency to cabinet-level status or combining it with another current cabinet agency, according to a state audit released Friday.
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