Archive for July, 2007

Ohio Democratic leader paid campaign cash to fiancee (The Toledo Blade)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS - Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern has used $17,300 from his Ohio House campaign fund since 2006 to pay for rent and utilities in the capital city, including $4,500 paid to his future wife while the two lived together, according to campaign finance records.

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Ohio State Fair set to open (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fair opens Wednesday, and one of the attractions will be at the Taste of Ohio Cafe, according to fair officials.

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Ohio Agency Proposes 3 Months Of Guaranteed Maternity Leave (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State officials want to require that employers give women at least 12 weeks off after the birth of a child. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission wants to clarify the rule that currently calls for a “reasonable” amount of maternity leave.

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Ohio Agency Purposes 3 Months Of Guaranteed Maternity Leave (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State officials want to require that employers give women at least 12 weeks off after the birth of a child. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission wants to clarify the rule that currently calls for a “reasonable” amount of maternity leave.

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State sues Ohio asphalt company over alleged pollution violations (Telegraph-Forum)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A central Ohio asphalt company that drew federal scrutiny over residential complaints of pollution and foul odor is being sued by the state.

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Ohio agency proposes 3 months of guaranteed maternity leave (WKYC Cleveland)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Ohio agency proposes 3 months of guaranteed maternity leave

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Ohio agency proposes 3 months of guaranteed maternity leave (WFMJ Youngstown)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - State officials want to require that employers give women at least 12 weeks off after the birth of a child. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission wants to clarify the rule that currently calls for a “reasonable” amount of maternity leave.

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Ohio agency proposes 3 months of guaranteed maternity leave (FOX 45 Dayton)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State officials want to require that employers give women at least 12 weeks off after the birth of a child.

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Bald eagle population soaring in Ohio (Fremont News-Messenger)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

COLUMBUS — Reflecting national trends, Ohio’s bald eagle population continues to grow and expand. Biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife counted a record high of 164 nests in the state this year, the 20th consecutive year that the state’s breeding bald eagle population increased.

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State awards tax credits to 4 potential Central Ohio projects (BizJournals)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The state has awarded Job Creation Tax Credits to four companies that are eyeing Central Ohio for construction and expansion.

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