Columbus on the Record » Gene Krebs http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Columbus on the Record no Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Columbus on the Record » Gene Krebs http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord Keeping Score and Fact Checking Issue 2 Ads http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/keeping-score-and-fact-checking-issue-2-ads/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/keeping-score-and-fact-checking-issue-2-ads/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:30:49 +0000 Scott Gowans http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/?p=3131 This week, WOSU Public Media’s “Columbus on the Record” panelists discuss the latest Issue 2 ads (pro and anti SB5), and just how truthful they are.

Other topics: employment throughout state government fell by 2,958 workers, to 56,875 — a 5 percent drop — in one year’s time; is there any way Democrats can change the new Congressional districts?; and tax breaks, loopholes, and credits get a closer examination.

Panelists:.

  • Jo Ingles (Ohio Public Radio)
  • Joe Hallett (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Greg Haas (Democratic Strategist)
  • Gene Krebs (Greater Ohio Policy Center)

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Also: The Ohio Board of Education chose Stan W. Heffner as the new state superintendent; Kasich asks ‘How to evaluate teachers?’; Private, non-profit JobsOhio begins its work; and a discussion over public records.

Panelists:

  • Cathy Candisky (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Jo Ingles (Ohio Public Radio)
  • Gene Krebs (Greater Ohio Policy Center)
  • Joseph Mas (Ohio Hispanic Coalition)

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]]> http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/john-kasich%e2%80%99s-first-six-months-in-office/feed/ 0 The Deal Is Done: The Columbus Casino Gets Water and Sewer http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-deal-is-done-the-columbus-casino-gets-water-and-sewer/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-deal-is-done-the-columbus-casino-gets-water-and-sewer/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 00:30:34 +0000 Scott Gowans http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/?p=2589 This week Columbus on the Record panelists discuss the agreement between Penn National Gaming Inc. with the city of Columbus and Franklin County in the dispute over connecting the casino property off West Broad Street to Columbus’ water and sewer system.

Penn National Vice President Eric Schippers said the company has agreed to annex from Franklin Township into the City of Columbus, in return it will receive water and sewer services. “A key goal for us has been to work to remove all impediments to the development of our casino and this was a big one,” Schippers said.

Also this week: the consulting firm Governor Kasich hired is still seeking more revenue from the casino deal; a key supporter of Senate Bill 5 is leaving office; rising Ohio state revenue is not likely to ease budget cuts; banks could be receiving a tax break; and a bill allowing drilling in Ohio state parks passed.

Panelists:

  • Catherine Turcer (Ohio Citizen Action)
  • Gene Krebs (Greater Ohio Policy Center)
  • Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio)
  • Jim Siegel (The Columbus Dispatch)

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Panelists:

  • Joe Hallett (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio/TV)
  • Michael Daniels (Outlook Media)
  • Gene Krebs (Greater Ohio Policy Center)
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Panelists also discuss an abortion debate that has resurfaced at the Ohio Statehouse, calls for Ohio to withdraw a federal lawsuit challenging healthcare reform, and John Kasich’s plans to tackle education reform.

Panelists:

  • Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV
  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio
  • Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
]]> http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/ohio-public-employee-unions-fight-for-survival/feed/ 0 Ohio’s Rail Money; Budget Battles; New Executive Appointments http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/ohios-future-budgets-and-legislative-appointments/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/ohios-future-budgets-and-legislative-appointments/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:00:01 +0000 Mike Thompson http://wosu.org/2012/cotr/?p=1063 This week on Columbus On The Record:   Ohio says, “no thanks” to 400 million dollars; John Kasich asks outgoing Governor Ted Strickland to give back rail money.  The looming budget cuts. Holding off on commission appointments.  Richard Cordray’s future: Should Strickland fill the Ohio Supreme Court vacancy?  Also discussed this week: Fake TV ads and the federal debt.

Panelists:

  • Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio
  • Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
  • Jean Crebbs, Greater Ohio
  • Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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Panelists:

  • Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News
  • Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio
  • Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio
  • Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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