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Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarGovernor Announces Latest Bipartisan Stimulus Awards for Advanced Energy
Governor Announces Latest Bipartisan Stimulus Awards for Advanced EnergyGov. Ted Strickland and his energy advisor, Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Executive Director Mark Shanahan (OAQDA), announced seven new awards Tuesday from the $150 million advanced...
Senate Committee Clears Architect’s Licensing Bill (SB 183)
Senate Committee Clears Architect's Licensing Bill (SB 183) The Senate Insurance Commerce and Labor Committee has approved SB 183, which would eliminate a corporate grandfather exemption from the requirements of the Architects Licensing Law. The bill would close a...
Roush Appointed OSFC Legislative Liaison
Roush Appointed OSFC Legislative Liaison Erik Roush has been named as chief of external and legislative affairs for the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC). He replaces Charles Brading, who retired from the commission earlier this year. In addition to his...
Senate Finance Opens Hearings on Construction Reform Proposals
Senate Finance Opens Hearings on Construction Reform ProposalsTwo members of the Strickland administration found themselves in the awkward position Monday of strongly advocating for passage of construction reform recommendations developed by a panel called for by...
Senate Finance Opens Hearings on Construction Reform Proposals
Senate Finance Opens Hearings on Construction Reform ProposalsTwo members of the Strickland administration found themselves in the awkward position Monday of strongly advocating for passage of construction reform recommendations developed by a panel called for by the...
Planning for a New Year
This time of year finds many of us planning for the holidays by either decorating our homes, addressing holiday cards or spending endless amounts of time shopping. We might also spend part of our time trying to figure out which bowl game our favorite team might be...
Black Caucus President Vows ‘No Compromise’ on Opposition to OCRP Inclusion in HB 318
Black Caucus President Vows ‘No Compromise’ on Opposition to OCRP Inclusion in HB 318 Earlier this week Senate Democrats Democrats announced their lack of support for including OCRP recommendations in the Senate's version of HB 318. Yesterday, Ohio Legislative Black...
Construction Reform Holds Up Budget
The Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee has set a hearing for 1:30 p.m. Monday on the construction reform plan, which Senate Republicans want to include in HB318 (Sykes) as a way to curb future budgetary costs. Senate President Bill Harris...
Construction Reform Recommendations Still in Play; Negotiations Continue
Late Wednesday, at the end of a contentious day of negotiations among Senate and House Leadership and Governor Strickland, Senate Democrats rejected the latest Republican amendments to HB 318, the bill that aims to fill the $851 million gap in the FY10-11 budget. One...
Senate Passes Bill to Allow Park Districts to Create Building Departments
The Ohio Senate Wednesday passed SB 151 which would allow a park district's board of park commissioners to create a building department for building code enforcement purposes. The vote was 31-2.