Probe of legislator reaches ‘next step’
By Jim Siegel
The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday October 10, 2012 6:48 AM
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien and FBI agents are expected to reveal more today about the investigation into criminal allegations against state Rep. Clayton Luckie, a Dayton Democrat.
O’Brien would not confirm the topic of conversation, calling it the “next step in our ongoing investigation.”
But it is widely believed that authorities will outline the investigation and charges for Luckie, who was appointed to the House in 2006 after serving on the Dayton Board of Education. Last month, House Speaker William G. Batchelder, R-Medina, said the potential charges relate to improperly converting campaign money for personal use.
No on Issue 1
Published: October 9, 2012 - 07:22 PM
Akron Beacon Journal
The Ohio Constitution, adopted in 1912, calls for a statewide vote, every 20 years, on the question of holding a full-fledged constitutional convention, with elected delegates. Ohio voters have never approved such a move, but the question must be posed once again this year.
We recommend a “no” vote on state Issue 1 on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Many parts of the constitution deserve review. The trouble is, Issue 1 would open the door to what easily could become a free-for-all, elected delegates pursuing partisan agendas, opening the entire document to unnecessary scrutiny. The ballot could end up flooded with amendments.
Fortunately, House Speaker William Batchelder has created a sound alternative, a 32-member, bipartisan Constitutional Modernization Commission. It will undertake an orderly review, with a two-thirds vote necessary to advance amendments to the legislature. Before an amendment reaches the ballot, a three-fifths vote in each chamber of the legislature is necessary.
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