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VA Home Loan Eligibility FAQs

Published on 2012-05-27 14:21:52

As we celebrate this year's Memorial Day, as a public service we bring you these FAQs on one of the best benefits for our servicemembers.

Standing Up for Open Government - A Letter to Congress

Published on 2012-04-20 14:06:01

April 16, 2012Dear Representative:The undersigned organizations dedicated to government openness and accountability are writing to urge you to oppose HR 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, because it constitutes a wholesale attack on public access to information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).In the interest of encouraging private companies to share cybersecurity threat information, the bill unwisely and unnecessarily cuts off all public access to cyber [..]

Paws4Vets - 30 Day Challenge - Pay it Forward

Published on 2012-04-09 14:24:30

I'm so proud to have played a little part in this effort.

Cutting the Cable Cord

Published on 2012-04-09 13:01:25

I know that it's been sometime since I've posted here.

Life is Good at the Ohio Casino Control Commission

Published on 2011-05-05 11:59:00

The New Digs for the Ohio Casino Control CommissionYes, it certainly is. You can begin with the $60,000 annual salary each commission member makes for attending a mandatory one meeting per month, although as they ramp up they are having a whopp

Video: Ohio Governor John Kasich Signs First CSI Bill

Published on 2011-04-21 11:08:00

Ohio Governor John Kasich signs SB 73, a bill to exempt sales taxes on alcohol that is purchased wholesale to be used in food products. Makes sense to me.

Kasich Video on Casino Fees

Published on 2011-04-13 13:20:00

Video courtesy of Ohio Capital Blog.

Kasich Bails Out Buddies At Diebold, Dithers on Casinos

Published on 2011-04-12 11:00:00

Plunderbund has a great story this morning about Governor Kasich's latest corporate bailout of a company loaded with cash. I guess this is what John Kasich meant by moving at the speed of business. Its definitely worth a read: Diebold’

Planned Parenthood Using Catholic University to Recruit Interns

Published on 2011-03-16 16:48:00

From my email inbox:Seattle University – a Catholic institution – offers students the option of interning for Planned Parenthood on its web site. Sign your peaceful protest now This unimaginable scandal must be opposed. And it gets worse. The wom

Today's Featured Groupon - Get Them While You Can

Published on 2011-03-16 09:46:00

Ohio Voters Want a Do Over.

Published on 2011-03-15 10:56:00

From the PPP poll: Voters in the state are having significant buyers remorse about the results of last fall's election. In a rematch 55% say they would now vote for Ted Strickland to just 40% who would vote for Kasich. Because this is a sample of

Ohio Governor John Kasich Attempts to Shut Off Broadcast of Budget Announcement

Published on 2011-03-14 14:21:00

Reporters have been told they will not be allowed to broadcast sound and images from the Tuesday release of Ohio Gov. John Kasich's budget plan. Read the rest of the story here.

Ohio Governor John Kasich Getting Hammered in Latest Ohio Poll

Published on 2011-03-14 12:50:00

From their presser: Cincinnati, OH--The latest Ohio Poll finds more Ohioans disapprove than approve of Governor John Kasich’s performance as governor. The latest Poll also asked Ohioans their opinions on Ohio’s budget situation. These findings

Copy of the Charlie Sheen Lawsuit

Published on 2011-03-10 13:44:00

It's a doozy. And you can read it here.

Ohio Governor John Kasich to Host Budget Town Hall

Published on 2011-03-09 15:43:00

Ohio Town Hall Meeting with Governor John Kasich Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 6pmClick here to sign up for a chance at a ticket.I signed up. If I get in I'll live tweet it. It will also be webcast and televised.

Transcript of Ohio Governor John Kasich's State of the State Address

Published on 2011-03-09 09:57:00

2011 State of the State AddressMarch 8, 2011Ohio StatehouseColumbus, Ohio 43215SPEAKER BATCHELDER: It is my privilege today to introduce to this group someone who needs no introduction, the President of the Ohio Senate.(Applause)PRESIDENT NIEHAUS: Th

Ohio Governor John Kasich's State of the State & the Minority Response

Published on 2011-03-08 15:22:00

And here are the D's

Guest Column: Top 10 Employment Law Mistakes Made by Businesses

Published on 2011-03-08 13:08:00

The contemporary American workplace is susceptible to numerous federal, state, and local laws and regulations that impose strict obligations on businesses (e.g., wage and hour legislation, nondiscrimination laws and regulations, etc.). Most companies

Ohio State Budget Details Leaked

Published on 2011-03-08 10:37:00

HT Ohio Budget Watch Changes proposed by departments as part of the state budget process call for selling five prisons to private vendors, trimming money for children’s hospitals, food banks, drug courts and child care subsidies, and closing a you

Second Episode of Sheen's Korner

Published on 2011-03-07 17:17:00

Charlie Sheen finally got smart and put his latest episode up on Youtube. It clocked in at a more reasonable thirteen minutes and twenty three seconds.

Ohio Governor John Kasich Announces Appointment of Director of Youth Services

Published on 2011-03-01 14:13:00

From the presser:CINCINNATI – Today Gov. John R. Kasich announced that Harvey Reed will serve as director of the Department of Youth Services (DYS), the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. Kasich made his announcement at the Hamilt

Ohio Governor John Kasich Announces Appointments to Three State Boards

Published on 2011-03-01 14:12:00

From the news release:COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich announced appointments to the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, the Development Financing Advisory Council and the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees. All appointments are effe

SB 5 Rally Live Stream

Published on 2011-03-01 11:01:00

Live video chat by Ustream

News Release: Secretary of State Jon Husted Announces Election Reforms

Published on 2011-02-28 13:23:00

Here's about the only non SB 5 state government news happening this week. From the presser:Husted "Ready 2012 and Beyond" proposals designed to modernize and improve overall operation of Ohio elections and build voter confidence in the results

Ohio Governor John Kasich Announces Appointments to Expositions, Hocking Technical College, BWC Chair

Published on 2011-02-24 17:25:00

COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich announced appointments to the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Hocking Technical College Board of Trustees. In addition, Gov. Kasich announced that Nicholas W. Zuk will serve as chairman of the Bureau o

Video - Ted Strickland Returns to Statehouse to Oppose SB 5

Published on 2011-02-17 12:47:00

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Ohio Tea Party Testimony on SB 5

Published on 2011-02-17 11:33:00

Video courtesy of Ohio Politics with Marc Kovac: The Pullins Report is a publication of the Pullins Group LLC .

Ohio Governor Kasich Calls Cop Who Gave Him A Ticket an Idiot

Published on 2011-02-16 12:58:00

On video too. Wow. Just wow. The Pullins Report is a publication of the Pullins Group LLC .

How to Get Seth Godin's New Book for $1.

Published on 2011-02-14 20:24:00

By signing up for his free email list and spreading the word. For every ten thousand folks he'll drop the price. His goal, $1.From my email inbox:______________________________________________________How much should an ebook cost? It’s

Energy Expert Mike Carey On the Air on Egypt & Energy Impact

Published on 2011-02-01 14:25:00

Our client Mike Carey, President of the American Council for Affordable and Reliable Energy, will be appearing on a number of talk radio outlets over the next few days. He'll be discussing the ongoing turmoil in Egypt and its impact on American

Listen to Energy Expert Mike Carey on the Bob Conner's Show

Published on 2011-02-01 10:59:00

Mike CareyEnergy Expert Mike Carey was on WTVN's top rated Bob Conner's show recently to address the President's Clean Energy Initiative. Mr. Carey is our client and the President of the Ohio Coal Association and the DC based American Council

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Published on 2011-01-31 08:37:00

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Groupon Daily Deal - 4 Family Passes to CoCo Key Indoor Waterpark

Published on 2011-01-26 12:39:00

Get your's here for just $30.00, that's 50% off today only.

I Was Wrong on Kasich Turn on Transparency

Published on 2011-01-26 12:34:00

Kasich didn't take a positive turn at all on transparency. Read the Plunderbund coverage for all the details.

Governor Kasich Appears to Reverse Course on JobsOhio Transparency.

Published on 2011-01-20 15:02:00

Very nice to hear. From today's announcement. Video courtesy of Marc Kovac and Ohio's Capital Blog. Video courtesy of Marc Kovac and Ohio's Capital Blog.

Today's Press Gaggle with Governor Kasich

Published on 2011-01-20 14:56:00

Courtesy of Marc Kovac and Ohio's Capital Blog. Is Kasich ending these press gaggles? It sure sounds like it.

Federal Dollars Available to Help Fund Hoop Style Greenhouses.

Published on 2011-01-17 20:40:00

Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 PDF version (64K) WASHINGTON, January 7, 2011 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced that more than 2,400 seasonal high tu

Largest Local Food Event in Ohio Happens Next Month

Published on 2011-01-14 12:45:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio - From conscientious eaters to backyard growers to large-scale farmers, hundreds are expected to come together at an Ohio event aimed at celebrating and expanding the local food movement. Registration is open for the 32nd annual co

Guest Post: Tragedy in Tucson

Published on 2011-01-14 11:48:00

By Congressman Bob Gibbs (R) Ohio 18WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last weekend, a horrible tragedy reminded me that while many of us have a difference in opinions, we are all still Americans. My colleague, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), was shot while

Former Governor Strickland to Help Lead Bipartisan Healthcare Group

Published on 2011-01-12 16:55:00

HT Plunderbund. Washington, D.C. - The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) will launch its Health Project, led by former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Bill Frist, and former Governor Ted Strickland, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Washington,

250 Free Business Cards at Vistaprint

Published on 2011-01-12 09:14:00

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Ohio Government Employee Unions Form New Group

Published on 2011-01-11 11:02:00

It appears that our friendly, neighborhood Ohio public employee unions didn't get the memo about it being a new day in Ohio. I just got this info in my email inbox. Internet records show that the website address was registered by SEIU 119

Today's Ohio News Clips

Published on 2011-01-11 09:41:00

I rely on the folks over at Clips and Comment to gather daily Ohio political and government news clips. Go check them out here.

AAA Membership for $27 on Groupon Today

Published on 2011-01-11 09:09:00

Link is here.

Guest Post - My First Week in Congress

Published on 2011-01-07 14:11:00

- By Congressman Bob GibbsThis week, I was honored and humbled to begin representing the people of Ohio’s 18th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. As soon as I took the oath of office from Ohio’s own Speaker John Boehner, I immed

Ohio Ranked Among Top Ten States for Entrepreneurship in 2010

Published on 2011-01-07 11:47:00

With the Governor's race over, apparently there wasn't much talk about the 2010 Small Business Survival Index. That's too bad because Ohio still ranks in the top ten states for entrepreneurship, according to the report issued just last month.Fr

Treasurer Elect Mandel Announces Senior Staff

Published on 2011-01-06 14:51:00

From my inbox: LYNDHURST – State Treasurer-elect Josh Mandel announced today the senior staff in his new administration. “I have assembled a team of experienced professionals who will manage the Ohio Treasury with integrity and expertise,” Mand

Governor Elect Kasich Lashes Out at Blogs on Staff Salaries Story

Published on 2011-01-06 13:48:00

Tells reporters not to read blogs. Funny, because the blog that kicked off this story, got their information from a public records request from the Office of Budget and Management. Video courtesy of Marc Kovac's Capital Blog:

First Look at Possible Kasich Administration Staff

Published on 2011-01-06 11:43:00

As reported exclusively over at Plunderbund. Draft Budget Kasich

Top Ten Tax Trends for 2011.

Published on 2011-01-05 10:26:00

Taxes, and taxes for small business in particular, were headline news for a good part of 2010. This is because of the pending expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts, the extension of those cuts, and legislation creating incentives for hiring and impr

Secretary of State Refers 3 Campaign Finance Cases to Attorney General

Published on 2011-01-03 14:41:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner announced Monday that three matters have been referred to the Ohio Attorney General’s office. - Individuals associated with LetOhioVote.org have been referred to the Attorney General’s

2011 Trends Driving Rural Small Business

Published on 2011-01-03 10:35:00

From my email inbox:Local, government and economic development are the three key factors shaping rural small business in the coming year. Within each of these factors are smaller subtrends. Here’s a closer look at what to expect for rural busine

2010 Best and Worst Dressed People in the World.

Published on 2011-01-01 01:36:00

Every year Hollywood designer and arbiter of fashion, Richard Blackwell, published his list of the ten best and worst dressed people in the demimonde. Mr. Blackwell has since gone to his maker, but the STONEzone refuses to let this fine tradition die