Husted: Repeal elections bill now
By Joe Vardon
Secretary of State Jon Husted is calling on Republican lawmakers to repeal the controversial elections bill they passed last year and head off a referendum that would coincide with the 2012 presidential election.
Husted, a Republican, said a campaign to defend or oppose House Bill 194, which would shorten early voting periods and reduce in-person voting opportunities, would “be confusing.”
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/01/26/husted-repeal-elections-bill-now.html
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/01/26/husted-repeal-elections-bill-now.html
Sharon Center Post Office building renamed
Late township trustee Bolas honored
By RITA JEAN WAGAR
More than 100 people braved the cold the morning of Jan. 19 to witness the dedication ceremony designating "the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio as the Emil Bolas Post Office," according to an Act of Congress. After passing both the United States House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the legislation was signed into law by President Barack Obama, Jan. 4, 2011.
A true public servant
Bolas, who passed away in August, 2008 at age 76, spent 54 years in public service. After an eight-year stint in the U.S. Army, he returned to his home in Sharon, went back to his job at Goodyear Aerospace and immediately began his political career. He was elected to the township board of zoning appeals, where he served for 11 years as its chairman.
http://thepostnewspapers.com/strongsville/areanews/Bolas-Post-Office-Sharon-EM-1-28--Wagar-
http://thepostnewspapers.com/strongsville/areanews/Bolas-Post-Office-Sharon-EM-1-28--Wagar-
Boards and Ballots: House speaker is featured guest at Republican fundraiser
By Robert Wang
Posted Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:42 PM
CANTON — Ohio House Republicans will hold a fundraiser at 5 tonight at Brookside Country Club in Jackson Township that will feature House Speaker William G. Batchelder, R-Medina.
The price of admission is a campaign contribution of $400 per couple or $250 a person to the Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee, which supports Republican candidates in Ohio House races.
State Rep. Kirk Schuring, R-Jackson Township; State Rep. Christina Hagan, R-Marlboro Township and other Northeast Ohio Republican state legislators are expected to attend.
House Sends Anti-Bullying, Fraud Reporting System Bills to Governor, Passes Asbestos Litigation Bill
Hannah Report 1/25/12
Hannah Report 1/25/12
On a day when the House moved two bills on to the governor, seated a new member and eventually passed HB380 (Blessing) which addresses asbestos-related litigation, the most notable event was Rep. Ross McGregor's (R-Springfield) appearance on the House floor in a kilt to "visually share" his tradition -- "in stunning fashion," he said -- with his colleagues. It was his way, he explained, to celebrate "Robert Burns Day" -- the birthday of the famous Scottish poet.
McGregor had other reasons to celebrate because one of the bills sent to the governor was his HB66 which codifies a reporting mechanism for Ohio citizens and public employees to report the fraud, waste and abuse of tax dollars.
http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=188381
McGregor had other reasons to celebrate because one of the bills sent to the governor was his HB66 which codifies a reporting mechanism for Ohio citizens and public employees to report the fraud, waste and abuse of tax dollars.
http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=188381
Asbestos Litigation Bill Passes House Over Strenuous Democratic Objections; Bullying Measure Finalized; Member Seated
Gongwer 1/25/12
New Member: Also on Wednesday, the House seated new Rep. Nicholas Celebrezze (D-Parma) in the 15th District seat left open when former Rep. Tim DeGeeter won election as mayor of Parma.
Mr. Celebrezze was sworn in by his father, Judge James P. Celebrezze. Speaker Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) said in welcoming the new member that he had previously served with his father and uncle and appreciated his "pedigree."
The new lawmaker, an attorney, served six years as a Parma councilman and has worked as a Cuyahoga County Adult Probation Officer and Assistant County Prosecutor, according to the caucus. He holds degrees from the University of Akron and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=810160201
http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=810160201
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