Governor Bob Taft sings into law the Ohio corporate and securities reform act at a Statehouse ceremony Tuesday, June 17. "This law provides new protections to Ohio investors and will help build consumer confidence in small public companies, the backbone of our economy," said the Governor. With him during the signing are Lt. Gov. Jennette Bradley, also Director of the Ohio Dept. of Commerce, left, Mary Taylor (R-Green), the bill sponsor, center, and Jim Petro, Attorney General, right. (Photo by Chris Kasson /Office of the Governor)