State of the State

Lima to Host State of the State

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:04:00 +0000

The northwest Ohio city of Lima is preparing to host Gov. John Kasich as he delivers his third annual State of the State address, the second in a row outside the Statehouse.

The speech's location outside Columbus on Tuesday isn't the only thing that's unconventional. So is its hour of 6:45 p.m., a departure from previous noontime addresses.

PoliticsOhio: State Of The State Preview

Emily McCord — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:45:00 +0000

Governor Kasich will give his State of the State speech Tuesday night in Lima. Kasich has said there won't be much new in his speech, but it will be his chance to defend his newly proposed budget and set the gears in motion for reelection. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler joins Emily McCord for this week's PoliticsOhio for a preview.

Ohio Lawmaker Wants Kasich Speech at Statehouse

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:57:58 +0000

A Youngstown-area state lawmaker is protesting Ohio Gov. John Kasich's plans to deliver his State of the State speech outside Columbus again this year.

In a letter sent Tuesday, state Rep. Ronald Gerberry asked House Speaker William Batchelder to reject any request by Kasich to change the speech's venue. Gerberry said moving the address "significantly destroys" the historic tradition of holding the joint session in House chambers.

Campaign Funds to Help Pay Ohio Gov.'s Speech Costs

Associated Press — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Barred from using tax dollars, some Ohio lawmakers expect to use campaign cash for travel expenses related to this year's new site for the governor's State of the State address.

State law allows elected officials to pay for meals and mileage related to public duties with campaign funds.

The provision keeps taxpayers from picking up certain tab, but it raises concerns from at least one state government watchdog who says it could extend donors' influence beyond elections.

PoliticsOhio: Kasich's State of the State

Emily McCord — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0000

Emily McCord speaks to the Dayton Daily News' Ellen Belcher about Governor Kasich's State of the State and what it may mean for the region.