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Wisconsin And Ohio In Danger Of Losing Federal Rail Money - Dow Jones Newswires
The Obama administration warned Tuesday that Wisconsin and Ohio are in danger of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal stimulus money because of plans by their incoming Republican governors to halt intercity passenger-rail projects.
2. Looming Budget Cuts
Anti-tax pledges add intrigue to upcoming Ohio budget process - The Plain Dealer
With Gov.-elect John Kasich and soon-to-be House Speaker Bill Batchelder rising to power in January, a no-new-taxes pledge signed by both suddenly has huge implications for the next state budget.
3. Holding off on Commission Appointments
GOP senators could block Ohio gov's appointments - The Associated Press
Some top Republican Ohio senators are threatening to block the outgoing Democratic governor's selection of people who help choose textbooks, set tuitions, oversee millions of dollars in investments or hand out state money.
4. Richard Cordray's Future
Cordray under consideration for Ohio Supreme Court after losing race for attorney general. Even though he failed to keep his job as the state's top lawyer, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray soon might have an opportunity to serve the state in a different legal post. Gov. Ted Strickland will get a chance to appoint an Ohio Supreme Court justice before he leaves office in January, and Cordray's name has emerged as a possibility.
5. Fake TV Ads and the Federal Debt
Fictional candidate focus of ads against US debt - Associated Press
Fictional presidential candidate Hugh Jidette (jih-DETT') is popping up in TV and billboard ads across the country, pledging to increase the $13 trillion national debt and saying, "Borrow like there's no tomorrow!" in one ad.
November 12, 2010