Karen Kasler
Statehouse Bureau Chief at The Statehouse News Bureau
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1 week ago |
wosu.org | Karen Kasler
The Ohio Republican Party’s state central committee meets this morning to consider endorsing candidates in the primary for governor and US Senate, almost a year away. It seems likely the committee will endorse newly appointed Sen. Jon Husted, who has no announced opposition. But announcements hours before the meeting could make the vote on endorsing a candidate for governor interesting.
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1 week ago |
wosu.org | Karen Kasler
Tax revenues from auto sales in Ohio were way up in April, but income tax collections were down, in a month when they’re usually strong. That's according to preliminary numbers from the state budget director, who said tax collections are still in the black. But those categories are important to watch as the budget process continues. Auto sales collections hit a record high of $216.5 million last month, which was $27.2 million or 14.4% over estimates.
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1 week ago |
ideastream.org | Karen Kasler
In an election with turnout under 10% in some areas, the lone statewide issue on Ohio's May primary ballot passed easily. The vote for Issue 2, which allows the state to issue $2.5 billion in bonds for local infrastructure projects, was called early in the evening. The issue was leading with around 70% of the vote, and the Associated Press called the election soon after the polls closed.
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1 week ago |
wosu.org | Karen Kasler
In an election with unofficial turnout under 11%, the lone statewide issue on Ohio's May primary ballot passed easily. The vote for Issue 2, which allows the state to issue $2.5 billion in bonds for local infrastructure projects, was called early in the evening. The issue appears to have passed by a 2-1 margin. Issue 2 renews the State Capital Improvements Program, which helps fund local road, bridge and water and sewer projects.
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1 week ago |
ideastream.org | Karen Kasler
A bill is in the works from one of the most powerful Republicans in the House that would allow Ohioans to gamble online beyond sports betting. The legislation could allow them to play virtual poker or other casino games on their phones or laptops anytime. Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) confirms that he’s working on a bill to establish iGaming in Ohio with the goal of generating some additional revenue for the state.
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That Republican-sponsored bill to expand online gaming in Ohio to include casino games, horse racing and lottery will run up against strong opposition from the influential @CCVPolicy, which says more betting options victimize people already oppressed by the gambling industry.
More details coming today about a bill to dramatically expand gambling in Ohio, allowing adults to bet on casino games and horse races and to play lottery games on their phones and laptops - along with sports betting, which is already legal https://t.co/hAfNGyXD4v
