Contrasting the pomp of Monday's swearing-in ceremonies of the 128th Ohio General Assembly, the peoples' work - expected to be some of the toughest in modern times, with a projected $7.3 billion budget deficit and an anticipated public school overhaul - begins today at the Statehouse.
The Ohio Department of Development has set a goal of significantly increasing the number of alternative energy grants it awards to individuals during the next two years.
State Representative Matt Szollosi (D-Toledo) and State Senator mark Wagoner (R-Toledo) were recently sworn into the 128th General Assembly.
President-elect Obama has now moved swiftly to name talented and creative people to Cabinet-level offices and the key members of the White House team. But a nagging thought keeps coming back to me: Why isn’t he naming more women to bring our experience, creativity and energy to address the problems that face us?
Columbus, Ohio – Various household appliances, home and office furniture and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, January 10.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced that 63 babies have been safely surrendered since Ohio’s Safe Havens for Newborns law was enacted in April 2001. The figure is based on a recent survey of Ohio’s county public children services agencies.
It may be January, but April 15 will be here before you know it and your federal and state taxes will be due. For many of us, it can be confusing and overwhelming to prepare our tax returns. Odds are you have questions.
(ARA) Each year more than a million patients in the United States develop infections caused by deadly super bugs that have developed resistance to the antibiotics normally used to treat them. The sources of these life-threatening super bug infections are from both hospitals and outpatient facilities. Now, patients can be proactive in their fights against super bugs.
(Columbus) Ohio Treasurer and Attorney General-elect Richard Cordray is being named the recipient of the 2009 Excellence in Government Leadership Award by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). This national award is given annually to a government professional who exemplifies and promotes outstanding leadership, high ethical standards, and innovative management procedures.
(StatePoint) Every community has its share of challenges, whether its potholes to neighborhood safety to budget shortfalls. And families nationwide are facing tough choices on such issues as jobs, health care, education and taxes.
(Columbus) Last month kicked off of a year-long recognition for the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU), which is celebrating 75 years of service, education and protection.
(ARA) Despite federal anti-discrimination laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, it’s still difficult for people with disabilities to find work. In fact, 62 percent of adult Americans with disabilities are unemployed, according to a recent report by Cornell University.
Q: Does the lemon law apply to used car sales?
(ARA) With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge. However, don’t let the hectic pace of life keep you from living yours to the fullest. There are simple steps you can take that will leave you feeling energetic and upbeat. Consider these 10 tips to help you live a happy, healthy, safe and balanced life.
It should be a strong buyers' market in regard to sales of businesses in Ohio next year, according to the president of the Ohio Business Brokers Association.