Kent Smith /tags/kent-smith Kent Smith en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:16:57 GMT Ohio House Democrats Pick History-Making Leadership Team /government-politics/2019-01-23/ohio-house-democrats-pick-history-making-leadership-team The election of Republican Speaker Larry Householder caused a shakeup among Ohio House Democrats as well. They’ve now picked new leadership, and for the… Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:16:57 GMT /government-politics/2019-01-23/ohio-house-democrats-pick-history-making-leadership-team Karen Kasler House Passes Pair Of Bills Requiring EBT Card Photos, Checks On Food Stamp Recipients /government-politics/2017-11-01/house-passes-pair-of-bills-requiring-ebt-card-photos-checks-on-food-stamp-recipients The Ohio House has also passed a pair of bills requiring more checks for those who administer the state’s food stamp programs. Representatives considered… Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:40:18 GMT /government-politics/2017-11-01/house-passes-pair-of-bills-requiring-ebt-card-photos-checks-on-food-stamp-recipients Karen Kasler Bill That Creates Harsher Penalties For Importuning Is Back In Ohio Legislature Again /government-politics/2017-08-23/bill-that-creates-harsher-penalties-for-importuning-is-back-in-ohio-legislature-again Some state lawmakers say current law allows those convicted of importuning or soliciting a minor for sex over the internet, to escape serious penalties.… Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:33:36 GMT /government-politics/2017-08-23/bill-that-creates-harsher-penalties-for-importuning-is-back-in-ohio-legislature-again Jo Ingles House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill To Change State's Green Energy Requirements On Utilities Into Goals /government-politics/2017-03-30/house-overwhelmingly-passes-bill-to-change-states-green-energy-requirements-on-utilities-into-goals A bill to change the state’s green energy benchmarks on electric utilities from requirements to goals is halfway through the ±¬ÁϳԹÏ. But in spite of… Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:16:55 GMT /government-politics/2017-03-30/house-overwhelmingly-passes-bill-to-change-states-green-energy-requirements-on-utilities-into-goals Karen Kasler Restaurant Industry Leader Says Minimum Wage Hike Could End Up Hurting Low Income Ohioans /government-politics/2016-05-16/restaurant-industry-leader-says-minimum-wage-hike-could-end-up-hurting-low-income-ohioans Cleveland City Council is introducing legislation to set the minimum wage at $15. Throughout the state and the country, there are repeated calls for… Mon, 16 May 2016 21:09:01 GMT /government-politics/2016-05-16/restaurant-industry-leader-says-minimum-wage-hike-could-end-up-hurting-low-income-ohioans Jo Ingles