Ohio
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AT&T: The telecommunications company said it has invested more than $1.5
billion in improving Ohio wireless and wireline networks between 2010 and 2012.
The focus has been on improving 4G LTE mobile
Internet coverage and enhancing the performance of the overall network.
The company said it has made nearly 1,750
wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Ohio during 2012.
"Broadband access is a priority we often
hear about as we travel around the state, no matter the location, because it is
such a powerful driver for economic development," said Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina). "This
investment by AT&T to expand its mobile Internet network will help more
people and businesses stay connected in today's fast-moving technological
world."
Speaker Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) said,
"Access to the latest technologies via mobile Internet is a critical
economic driver for businesses and consumers to remain competitive."
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Notable Quotes around
the Capitol
"I'm not sure how long that bird is going to stay up there. I have great hopes for him. I'm certain he'll come down at some point."
-- House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina), gesturing to the stuffed pigeon in the Statehouse Atrium during a speech on Ohio Statehood Day.
"I'm not sure how long that bird is going to stay up there. I have great hopes for him. I'm certain he'll come down at some point."
-- House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina), gesturing to the stuffed pigeon in the Statehouse Atrium during a speech on Ohio Statehood Day.
STATE GOVERNMENT
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In commemoration of
Ohio's founding, the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) sponsored "Statehood
Day" on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Ohio Statehouse. The purpose of the day,
which included the awarding of Ohio History Fund grants and keynote remarks by
Speaker of the House William Batchelder (R-Medina), was to showcase the
importance of Ohio's history and how history, historic preservation and various
organizations help access that history.
