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.

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Friday, April 18, 2008

This week on "The State of Ohio": Supporters of the state's concealed carry weapons law take aim at cities which want to keep guns out of parks and other places. Lawmakers and the governor snuff out plans to move anti-smoking money to where they couldn't get it. But the story doesn't quit there. Ohio's economic future doesn't seem to bright now, though there is a jobs package in the works. The state's chief jobs and welfare officer is here to talk about the challenges she's facing. And drivers will soon be staring down orange barrels all around the state.