WVIZ/PBS ideastream®: The State of Ohio
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.
The State of Ohio airs:
WVIZ/PBS: Fridays - 7:30 PM, Sundays - 12:00 PM
The Ohio Channel: Mondays - 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM, Tuesdays - 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM, Wednesdays - 7:00 AM
Friday, January 18, 2008
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Gov. Ted Strickland has directed state agencies to come up with plans for offering early retirement incentives to trim their work forces and save money. Ohio Senate Democrats have decided to stick with Ray Miller as their new leader, despite questions raised by an unpaid big hotel bill. The American Civil Liberties Union has gone to court to try to block Cuyahoga County from switching to a paper ballot voting system before the March primary as directed by the Secretary of State. The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that state courts are not required to impose back-to-back prison terms for certain felonies. An appeals court has rejected the argument from an advocacy group that claimed House members violated the state’s open meeting law by holding a closed-door meeting on a clergy sex abuse bill in March 2006. Ohioans could get more for their savings – 5% to 7% interest – under the “SaveNOW” program proposed by State Treasurer Richard Cordray. 2008 dawned with dark skies on the economic horizon in Ohio. Jim Newton, chief economic advisor for Commerce National Bank, and Dr. Edward “Ned” Hill, vice president for economic development at Cleveland State University, offer their forecasts for what’s ahead for the economy.
Send questions and comments to kkasler@statehousenews.org.
