Ohio Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on pared down two-year budget--and--policy watchers propose ideas on how to balance the rainy day fund gap, plus more in this morning newscast.

Columbus, OH – Stories include:

Ohio lawmakers push a bill to use federal stimulus money to create patient-centered doctors' offices - 2:01

California voters' enthusiasm toward farm animal treatment initiative could lead to similar vote in Ohio - 2:45

Former congressman John Kasich today plans to formally announce governor bid - 4:59

Two tornados touch down in southwest Ohio over the weekend - 6:32