Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio
Topic: A look at the current and future states of the Ohio Economy.
Ohio Legislature's biennial budget still is unsustainable: Gerald Stebelton, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
One year has passed since the biennial budget, House Bill 1, was adopted by the Ohio Legislature. This budget, proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland and the House Democrats, was riddled with short-term, unsustainable financial decisions that made our current economic crisis even worse.
Eye On Columbus: Continuing work to strengthen Ohio's economy - By State Rep. Matt Lundy
The national recession has been tough for businesses and families across the country. Here in Ohio, we are working to combat the effects of the recession by keeping Ohio's taxes low, providing incentives for businesses to create jobs now and investing in the high growth, high-tech industries of tomorrow.