The State of Ohio is a weekly news program spotlighting the latest happenings at the Statehouse, in the Governor’s office, at the Ohio Supreme Court and throughout the Buckeye State. Award-winning host Karen Kasler presents viewers with unique analysis and thoughtful perspective on important issues of statewide interest through interviews with political leaders, newsmakers, experts and Ohio citizens. The State of Ohio is the only TV show to bring to Ohioans the latest news about taxes, voting, education and other critical matters from where it all happens -- Capitol Square.

Friday, September 18, 2009

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The deadline for applying for licenses for slot machines passed this week, and though all seven horseracing tracks met it, only two came up with the cash the state was counting on. Also this week – the governor backtracked on what had been a controversial point in his slots plan – allowing 18 year olds to play. Now he says he wants the age limit raised to 21. The execution of 53 year old Romell Broom that was supposed to take place this week has been put off for at least few more days after legal and medical delays. After taking heat for months about not filling the vacancy at the top of the Department of Development, Gov. Ted Strickland has named its interim director its new permanent leader. A follow up to last week’s show – about 478,000 passengers would use rail service each year if it connected Ohio's major cities, according to a new Amtrak study - and the state would need to spend $17 million dollars to keep it running each year. The latest Quinnipiac poll shows most people want cell phones banned for drivers, and that Gov. Ted Strickland's approval numbers are rising.

Next May’s primary ballot could almost be printed today – the candidates have been campaigning for months. And in many cases, they are well-known names, including former congressmembers, an ex-Senator, current officeholders looking to change jobs, even a car dealer. And the main issue for many voters is also very well-known – the economy. Chris Redfern, the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and Kevin DeWine, the chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, talk politics.

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