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Posted April 10, 2003 in Op-Eds
With a projected $4 billion gaping hole in the state budget, Ohio desperately needs revenue. Basic services — education, home care for senior citizens, child care that we vowed to provide poor families when we... read more
Posted April 07, 2003 in Op-Eds
It may sometimes seem that what happens behind bars has little bear ing on the economy, and that economics has little to do with public safety. In fact, criminal justice policy is all about how... read more
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Horse Trading Begins for Votes in Senate to Pass Video Gaming Bill Gongwer News Service Senate Republicans and Democrats began negotiations Tuesday aimed at producing sufficient votes to pass legislation (SB 313) to allow video gaming... read more
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Controlling Board chief says 7-person group is doing job properly Columbus Dispatch The State Controlling Board is doing an inadequate job of keeping a grip on the purse strings for billions of dollars in state spending and has usurped... read more
Posted March 24, 2003 in Press Releases
The Hannah Report The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides up to $4,204 to working families who earn less than $33,000 per year. The credit enjoys wide bipartisan support because of its proven record in helping reduce... read more
Posted March 16, 2003 in Press Releases
Dayton Daily News In his premiere as a 60 Minutes debator, former President Bill Clinton said President George W. Bush is the first American president to call for a tax cut while planning for a war. Actually, President Ronald Reagan... read more
Posted March 16, 2003 in Press Releases
Governor is seeking to cut back on corporate money maneuvers The Toledo Blade COLUMBUS On Jan. 13, a few hours after he was sworn in to a second term as governor, Republican Bob Taft was asked why... read more
Posted January 29, 2003 in Press Releases
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