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Akron officials told lawmakers Feb. 16 that local hiring quotas are a means through which employment opportunities can be provided to city residents. However, representatives of two trade associations told members of the House State Government Committee that local...
Ohio Architects elevated to the College of Fellows
Congratulations to Ruth Gless, FAIA, Terry Welker, FAIA, and Philip LiBassi, FAIA for being elevated to the College of Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a...
Senate Committee Eyes Second Story Egress Requirement (SB205)
The Senate Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee took testimony February 10 regarding SB205 which would require a separate, exterior means of egress for dwelling areas above the second story of certain residential rental properties and provide a qualified...
Capital Reappropriations Bill Passes House (SB260)
The Capital Reappropriations Bill, SB 260, passed the house unanimously February 10. The bill now goes to Governor Kasich who is expected to sign it soon.
Architect Board’s CE Bill Heard (HB243)
The Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee took testimony Feb. 10 regarding HB 243 which has passed the House and would make changes governing the architects board and the landscape architects board regarding continuing education requirements. Rep....
U.S. Supreme Court Stays Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed with Ohio and other states and blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from implementing Obama's Clean Power Plan -- which aims to block carbon dioxide emissions from coal-burning power plants like FirstEnergy's W.H. Sammis...
Sunset Panel Told Architects & Landscape Architects Boards Are Effectively Combined
The Ohio legislature's Sunset Review Committee is considering combining the Architects and Landscape Architect's Boards. The Committee took testimony Feb. 9 from the Executive Director for both groups, Amy Kobe. She testified that, "There are two boards, with...
Regional Groups Submit Millions In Capital Bill Requests
Three ongoing waterfront projects in the state's largest cities top the list of millions in funding sought in the upcoming capital appropriations bill by consortia representing the most populous regions in Ohio. Among the biggest asks are $13.5 million for three...
Bill Moving to Ban Construction Residency Rules
The House State Government took up again Wednesday the debate on whether governments should be able to require contractors to hire locals on public construction projects. The committee heard from supporters of SB152, Sen. Joe Uecker's (R-Loveland) measure to ban...
OFCC Approves Grant Template for Charter Schools Program
The Ohio School Facilities Commission approved a template grant agreement Thursday for the upcoming award of grants for high-performing charter schools. Created in biennial budget bill HB64 (R. Smith), the grant program can reimburse eligible schools for...