Archive for the ‘State of Ohio’ Category

Ohio’s top 10 embarrassing moments

By Associated Press on Saturday, March 6th, 2010

History may be written by the winners but it’s being blogged by the comedians.
A…

Ohio reports 10.8 pct. unemployment for Jan.

By Associated Press on Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Joblessness is holding steady in Ohio.
Officials report that the state had unemployment of 10.8…

Ohio leaders press White House for mortgage help

By Associated Press on Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ohio leaders say the state was unfairly omitted from a new $1.5 billion federal program…

Ohio hits record for concealed handgun licenses

By Associated Press on Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ohio issued a record 56,691 concealed handgun licenses in 2009.
That tops the previous high…

Law center: Ohio bars can fight smoking ban fines

By Associated Press on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

A group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio’s ban on workplace smoking said Feb.…

Ohio paramedic programs to meet national standards

By Associated Press on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

A state panel will now require Ohio paramedic training programs to be nationally accredited, a…

Ohio extends temporary health insurance program

By Associated Press on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill extending health insurance to jobless Ohioans for…

Ohio court’s re-entry program helps felons adjust

By Associated Press on Monday, February 15th, 2010

MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) – Marvin Marshall’s rap sheet is colorful and long, stretching nearly 30…

Kasich pledges to reduce size of state government

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Nearly 10 years removed from politics, John Kasich is running for governor against incumbent Ted…

Some Third Frontier job funds going to short list

By Associated Press on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

A panel controlled by the governor has hand-picked contenders in the latest round of bidding…