Archive
Broadcast
About
A SERVICE OF OHIO'S PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS
A SERVICE OF OHIO'S PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS
Program Directory
Republican Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich praises Obama's tax cut deal, says it could help the Democratic president get re-elected - The Plain Dealer
Republican Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich predicted President Barack Obama's tax cut agreement would have a "positive impact" on Americans and would help get the embattled Democratic leader re-elected in 2012.
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown told CNN the deal is a "sellout of the middle class" and that the president should have pushed for a better deal. Ohio Republican Sen. George Voinovich has said he would vote against it because it would raise the national deficit.
2. Kasich hints at how he will balance the state budget
GOP: Balance Ohio budget with cuts, not taxes - The Cincinnati Enquirer
Republicans say the next state budget can be balanced if legislators focus on cutting programs and refuse to raise taxes.
In an 11-page draft report obtained by the Enquirer, Republican members of a commission created last year to study budget deficits propose reining in labor unions, managing Medicaid costs and privatizing more state programs.
3. Red Light Camera - a money grab or safety tool?
City wants to add red-light cameras in outlying areas- The Columbus Dispatch
Heartened by the success of cameras Downtown, Columbus seeks to install more at dangerous intersections on the Far East, Far West and North sides.
4. Lawmakers continue to fight to allow hidden guns in bars
Ohio House Step Closer To Voting On Guns In Bars - Associated Press
A state lawmaker says he has the necessary signatures from his colleagues to allow the Ohio House to consider two gun bills - including one that would allow concealed guns in bars, restaurants and other places that sell alcohol.
5. US Officials Pull Ohio's passenger rail money
Senator: Loss of 3C rail money hurts Ohio
$400M will go to other states - Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown expressed disappointment that Ohio's share of funding for high-speed rail would be going to 12 other states.
The Obama administration announced Thursday that it was taking back $400 million earmarked for Ohio because Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich killed a project that would have created passenger train service linking Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
December 10, 2010