Tag: Ohio

Afternoon Links: Criminalizing ‘Fake News’, The End of Free Speech, and the Bridge to Nowhere

Jim Swift · December 11, 2017 9:15 pm

"President Trump's agenda is all about creating conflict and dividing our communities. At the same time, in Ohio, the state government is waging a war on local governments and has been for years. We know that's wrong, and together, I know how we can stop it," he said. "By working together, we can bring down the cost of housing, healthcare, and college, and bring wages back up. We will do it by never forgetting that moms and dads, teachers and truck drivers, farmers and firefighters, that regular folks come first." (Brooke LaValley/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Ex-CFPB Director Richard Cordray announces run for governor of Ohio

Melissa Quinn · December 5, 2017 5:59 pm

"We're not real enthused about this two week deal," the Freedom Caucus member said. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Jim Jordan: Freedom Caucus is ‘not enthused’ about deal to fund the government for two weeks

Diana Stancy Correll · December 4, 2017 11:59 pm

To Be Sure, Nazis Are Evil

Andrew Ferguson · December 1, 2017 1:28 pm

In certain parts of the country, if you do not have a cookie table -- actually several cookie tables -- you may as well expect nothing short of a revolt by the wedding guests.

Salena Zito: The cookie table and the bonds of traditions in America

Salena Zito · November 26, 2017 5:01 am

Cordray is expected to run for governor in Ohio next year. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Good riddance to Richard Cordray

Alfredo Ortiz · November 22, 2017 5:01 am

Outgoing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray struck a secret deal with hedge fund manager Donald Uderitz regarding the collection of student loan debt, just the latest example of the sort of work Cordray has become known for at the CFPB. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Beltway Confidential

Richard Cordray, now on his way out the CFPB door, struck a shady deal on student loan debt

Shannon Watkins · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

A tide of sexual harassment allegations leveled at politicians nationwide have compelled a number of state legislatures to increase training, advance new legislation, and institute reviews and changes to current policies. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Battle for sexual harassment policy change hits state legislatures

Melissa Quinn · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

O'Neill indicated Saturday that he regrets potentially trivializing serious sexual assault allegations. (Screengrab)

Ohio governor candidate offers apology for disclosure of sexual history with approximately 50 women

Daniel Chaitin · November 19, 2017 3:15 am

"I sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving my constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of public service," said Wes Goodman. (Screen shot)

Ohio legislator who quit after gay extramarital tryst faces new allegations of sexual misconduct

Daniel Chaitin · November 18, 2017 9:20 pm

Bill O'Neill, who is currently a longshot candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, felt this would be a good time to go big. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

Beltway Confidential

Democrat State Supreme Court justice responds to Al Franken allegations by boasting of his own sexual prowess

David Freddoso · November 17, 2017 9:10 pm

"As a candidate for Governor let me save my opponents some research time." (Screengrab)

Ohio gubernatorial candidate: ‘I was sexually intimate with approximately 50 very attractive females’

Katie Leach · November 17, 2017 6:17 pm