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Pro Senate Bill 5 Campaign Faces Uphill Battle

Scott Gowans — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:30:11 +0000

This week, WOSU Public Media’s “Columbus on the Record” panelists discuss how the GOP-backed Building a Better Ohio coalition has a lot of work to do to beat the efforts of the anti-SB5 campaign, headed by We Are Ohio, which collected 1.3 million signatures to repeal the collective bargaining reform.

Other topics: Secretary of State Jon Husted dropped a proposal to block absentee voting by people using ballot applications sent at taxpayer expense in Cuyahoga County; Republican hopes to unseat liberal Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown are riding on Josh Mandel; Mayor Coleman backs Columbus Police in latest shooting incident, but questions of race persist; and a Democratic state lawmaker is drafting legislation that would require drug and alcohol testing of statewide elected officials

Panelists:

Julie Carr Smyth (The Associated Press)
Reginald Fields (The Plain Dealer)
Catherine Turcer (Ohio Citizen Action)
Michael Miller (Former Franklin County Prosecutor)

Pro-SB 5 campaign has its work cut out (The Columbus Dispatch)
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald looks to cash in on spat with Jon Husted (The Columbus Dispatch)
Rise in use of force by Columbus police has some residents asking whether race is involved (The Columbus Dispatch)
Cuyahoga County Council OKs absentee ballot mailing (The Plain Dealer)
Josh Mandel, rising GOP star in Ohio, is prime target (The CantonRep.com)
Legislation would require drug testing for statewide elected officials (The DailyRecord.com)

Richard Cordray Gets a New Job

Scott Gowans — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:30:52 +0000

This week Columbus on the Record panelists discuss former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray’s nomination as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Also: Governor John Kasich’s approval rating is still sinking, even among his Republican colleagues; the Secretary of State approves referendum on SB5; and a conservative activist targets a Franklin County Medicaid office, which is now being investigated.

Panelists:

Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio)
Reginald Fields (The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer)
Michael Daniels (Outlook Media)
Michael Miller (Former Franklin County Prosecutor)

Obama’s pick of Cordray to lead consumer agency draws mixed reactions (The Plain Dealer)
Ohio Gov’s approval sinks; support for photo I.D. almost 4-1 (Quinnipiac Poll)
James O’Keefe video sting hits Ohio Medicaid office (Politico)
Medicaid workers investigated for inappropriate advice (WOSU)
Kasich vetoes Lake Erie bill (Columbus Dispatch)
Senate Bill 5 makes ballot (Columbus Dispatch)

Ohio Senate Budget Cuts Lawmakers Pay, Restricts Abortion

Scott Gowans — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:30:20 +0000

This week Columbus on the Record panelists discuss the newly-passed Ohio Senate budget, which would cut legislators’ pay and cut Governor’s John Kasich’s JobsOhio role.

But perhaps the most controversial change to the budget was an 11th hour addition that would prohibit insurance plans for state and local government employees from covering abortions.

Also this week: The U.S. Senate race warms up, with names such as Ken Blackwell, Kevin Coughlin, and Josh Mandel making news; a possible Ted Strickland – John Kasich rematch is in the works; Kasich commutes death sentence; and OSU football remains in the headlines.

Panelists:

Catherine Candisky (The Columbus Dispatch)
Reginald Fields (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Sam Gresham (Common Cause Ohio)
Michael Miller (attorney, former prosecutor)

The budget: A pay cut for lawmakers and the removal of Gov. John Kasich as chairman of JobsOhio’s board of directors (The Columbus Dispatch)
Budget includes symbolic efforts to curb abortion and punish illegal immigrants (The Plain Dealer)
State Rep. Armond Budish says Kasich’s budget amounts to Ohio’s second largest spending increase (PolitiFact Ohio)
Kevin Coughlin throws his hat into the Senate race (YouTube)
Josh Mandel and Kevin Coughlin are flying primary colors. Will Ken Blackwell? (The Plain Dealer)
Kasich grants clemency to Death Row inmate (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Former governor Strickland won’t rule out a 2014 rematch against Kasich (Columbus Dispatch)

Sharp Right Turn: Ohio Republicans’ Top Legislative Priorities

Mike Thompson — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:43 +0000

This week on Columbus on the Record: Since regaining the house, Republicans push to set conservative agenda and what it means for Ohio – including, the dismantling of former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s Education Reform.

Panelists also discuss Ohio state budget, JobsOhio, Business taxes, Medicaid, John Kasich’s new administration, sentencing reform, and more.

Panelists:

Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer
William Hershey, Dayton Daily News
Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist
Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law.

Ohio’s New Governor, John Kasich, And New Republican Leadership in the Statehouse

Mike Thompson — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:40 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Ohio’s new governor, John Kasich, raises some controversy over raising his right hand. Panelists discuss the new Governor’s initial decision to block media from his swearing in ceremony raising criticisms about his lack of transparency. Is this is a sign of his style of leadership?

Republicans are back in control of the Ohio House of Representatives and promising to offer targeted tax cuts. Governor John Kasich’s proposes to privatize Ohio state prisons.

Panelists:

Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News
Reginald Fields, The Plain Dealer
Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist
Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist

Analysis of Second Governor’s Debate

Mike Thompson — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:13 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Analysis of the second Governor’s debate and the US Senate race between Democrat, Lee Fisher and Republican challenger, Rob Portman. Controversy erupts over using actors in political campaign ads.

Also, how should Columbus spend its casino money?

Panelists:

Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist
Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
Cathy Candisky, Columbus Dispatch
Reginald Fields, Cleveland Plain Dealer

2010 Elections Heat Up: Ted Strickland vs John Kasich

Mike Thompson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:56 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Complete analysis of the debate between Governor Ted Strickland and John Kasich. Kasich pulls ahead in polls; and the fallout from the corruption probe in Cleveland.

Panelists:

Reginald Fields, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio
Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist
Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant

Public Safety Director Fight Over; Guns Allowed In Bars

Mike Thompson — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00:01 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Ohio Senate rejects democratic appointee, Cathy Collins-Taylor for Public Safety Director and votes to allow hidden guns in bars.

A 2010 election update, continued debate on casino rules, and Government help for alternative energy.

Panelists:

Reginald Fields, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio
Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist
Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law

Columbus Plowing; Harris Not ‘All Aboard’ The 3-C Plan

Mike Thompson — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:17 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Columbus plowing policy: How does Columbus stack up to other cities? Are we spending too much?

Great rail debate steams ahead, but senate president Harris says he’s not ‘all aboard’ the 3-C passenger rail plan.

An analysis of Ohio stimulus spending. And, in politics, the lack of NE Ohio Democrats running for statewide office.

Panelists:

Reginald Fields, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ann Fisher, Host of All Sides with Ann Fisher
Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
Joe Mas, Chair, Ohio Hispanic Coalition

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