The Workers’ Comp scandal here in Ohio is getting more involved. The number of victims are also increasing in this scandal: Hundreds of injured workers temporarily received less in state benefits than they deserved because of poor record-keeping at the state insurance fund for injured workers, according to a memo released Monday by Gov. Bob […]
This could turn into something big: A coin dealer and major GOP fundraiser asked Wednesday to change his not guilty pleas to federal charges that he illegally funneled donations to President Bush’s re-election campaign. Tom Noe had denied illegally funneling $45,400 in contributions to President Bush’s re-election bid. He was accused of giving money directly […]
This is huge news from my state: For the first time in Ohio history, the state Supreme Court ruled that the governor has a limited power to withhold documents from the public when the information is “made for the purpose of fostering informed and sound policymaking.” But in a 5-2 decision, the court majority said […]
This just in from theAP Charges filed against Ohio coin dealer Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio – Prosecutors charged a prominent GOP fundraiser Monday with theft and money laundering in an investigation of a controversial state investment in rare coins that has embroiled Republicans in scandal during an election year. The charges against coin dealer Tom […]
Perjury? Obstruction of Justice? Sounds like charges that are being talked about in the Valerie Plame leak case. These same charges could come to Ohio though. Governor Bob Taft was convicted of four counts of failing to report donations and gifts yesterday. Now he could face the same charges that are being talked about in […]
The Republicans are good at shouting out one line. “Support Our Troopsâ€ÂÂ. They make it sound as though that is a Republican only stance, when in reality it is something a large majority of Americans do regardless of party affiliation. So why is it then that the Republicans are so supportive of our troops yet […]