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The third AIA Ohio Schools Competition took place in February. Students from Ohio’s four accredited schools of architecture participated, and submissions were juried on Friday, March 20. Click here to see the winning submissions and a list of students who...
AIA Ohio “Good Samaritan” Bill Has Senate Hearing (HB17)
The Senate Civil Justice Committee took Sponsor Testimony April 18 regarding AIA Ohio's "Good Samaritan" Bill, HB 17. The bill would provide civil immunity for architects who are providing volunteer services during a declared emergency. The sponsors said...
Ohio Architects Board Asks Reinstatement of On-line Renewals
Amy Kobe, executive director of the Ohio Architects Board and the Ohio Landscape Architects Board explained the Board's mandate during March 17 testimony before the Ohio House of Representatives Finance Committee studying the Governor's Budget proposal, HB 64....
AIA Ohio Members Attend 2015 Advocacy Grassroots
Members of all seven components of AIA Ohio attended the AIA National Grassroots program in Washington D.C. this past March 4-6. The programs focus is on leadership and member advocacy. This years event kicked off the Year of the Advocate, a program being...
Senate Begins ‘Deep Dive’ into Tax Expenditures Including Historic Renovation Credits
The Senate Ways and Means Committee Wednesday began what Chairman Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) characterized as a "deep dive" over the next several weeks into the issue of tax expenditures here in Ohio as they prepare to take up the FY16-17 budget in the near future....
BWC Directors Approve Rate Cut
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors gave formal approval Feb. 27 to another rate cut totaling $500 million in private employer savings under the Kasich administration. Directors voted to approve the 10.8 percent, $153 million estimated rate...
House Passes Architect’s “Good Samaritan” Bill (HB17)
The Ohio House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to advance legislation that provides immunity to architects who might find themselves offering services as they respond to emergency situations. The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to advance legislation that provides...
Electro Expo 2015
The Electrical League of Ohio is proud to announce the Electro Expo 2015 - Powering Innovation & Technology will be held on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, 2015. The event will be held at the brand new state-of-the-art Cleveland Convention Center...
Controlling Board Clears Additional Funding For School District Construction Projects
Working off a light agenda Monday, Controlling Board members approved 45 requests, including one that will provide millions of dollars in lottery profits to three school districts. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission was approved for $5.3 million in lottery...
Tax Reform Plan Subject of Many Concerns in House
As expected with such a comprehensive plan, members of the House Finance Committee peppered Tax Commissioner Joe Testa with their concerns about various aspects of Gov. John Kasich’s tax reform proposal. There are 22 separate tax changes contained in House Bill 64,...