Ohio Governor John Kasich

Governor Signs Adena Pipe Designation

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38:19 +0000

A two-thousand year old pipe from the ancient Adena culture is now the state's official artifact.

Fight Over BWC Payments Continues

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:09 +0000

A group of 270 thousand Ohio businesses involved in an 860 million dollar class action lawsuit against the state Bureau of Workers Compensation wants the agency to pay them back.

Supporters of Medicaid Expansion Delay Decision On Ballot Issue

Associated Press and Ohio Public Radio and Jim Letizia — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:17:02 +0000

Supporters of extending Medicaid coverage to more low-income Ohioans say they plan to hold off until July further work on putting the issue on the statewide ballot.

Governor Stumps For Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:17:59 +0000

Major parts of Ohio Governor John Kasich's two-year state budget proposal are facing opposition from his fellow Republicans.

Governor Signs Transportation Bill

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:55:33 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich yesterday signed into law his 7.6 billion dollar state transportation budget.

Faber Uses Gun Metaphor To Describe Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:56:58 +0000

Republican Ohio Senate President Keith Faber has said he views expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law as an ultimatum from the Obama administration.

Amstuz Proposes Income Tax Cut

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:02:51 +0000

Republican Ohio House Finance Committee Chair Ron Amstutz says a proposal from GOP Governor John Kasich to expand the state sales tax is dead.

Kasich Backs Civil Unions

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:16:22 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich now says he supports civil unions for same-sex couples, but not gay marriage.

Key Lawmaker Plans Changes To State Budget Plan

Jim Letizia and Associated Press and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:13:35 +0000

Republican Ohio House finance committee chair Ron Amstutz says major changes are planned to GOP Governor John Kasich's tax reform proposals, but he says the plan to cut income-taxes will remain.

Chamber Critical Of Kasich Budget Plan

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:43:25 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich is actively defending his state budget plan, which includes some provisions Democrats like and his fellow Republicans oppose.

Mandel Opposes Kasich's Severance Tax Plan

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:02:26 +0000

Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel is opposing Governor John Kasich's plan to raise the severance tax on oil and gas drillers to fund an income tax cut.

Ohioans Pan Governor's Tax Plan

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:33:11 +0000

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Ohio voters are not enthusiastic about the two biggest parts of Governor John Kasich’s tax shift and tax cut plan.

Bar Association Opposes Sales Tax Expansion

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:26:41 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich is pushing a broadening of the sales tax base to raise money for a major state income tax cut.

Poll Shows Kasich's Popularity At New High

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:22:37 +0000

For the first time in two years, Ohio Governor John Kasich has a positive approval rating in a new public opinion poll.

Governor Denies Clemency For Treesh

Jim Letizia — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:15:39 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich has denied clemency for a death row inmate scheduled to be executed next week.

Kasich Asks Foodbanks To Help With Medicaid Expansion

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:29:09 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich is asking supporters of the state's food banks to help him convince his fellow Republicans in the Legislature to extend Medicaid coverage.

Athens County Leader Criticizes State Budget Plan

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:57:41 +0000

The head of the Athens County Job and Family Services agency says Governor John Kasich's decision to expand Medicaid is only part of what's needed.

E-school Parents Lobby Lawmakers

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:55:47 +0000

Many Ohio children study online through state funded e-schools.

House Panel Approves Turnpike Bond Sale

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:56:59 +0000

The Ohio House Finance Committee has approved Republican Governor John Kasich's proposal to raise 1.5 billion dollars for state highway projects through Ohio Turnpike bonds.

Tea Party To Back GOP Primary Challengers

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:16:22 +0000

Ohio Tea Party activists say they will back Republican candidates who challenge any GOP lawmakers voting for the expansion of Medicaid.