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Letter to the Editor: Gov. Taft reneged on campaign promises

11:08am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

The Cincinnati Enquirer has printed a letter to the editor which expresses frustration about Taft's failure to act on campaign promises, including concealed-carry reform. Click here to read the letter in the Cincinnati Enquirer , or on the "Read More..." link below for an archived version. Gov. Taft reneged on campaign promises Gov. Taft will never fool me again. After reading his rebuttal ("...

Cincinnati Enquirer: Dial 911 & Your Neighbor Dies

10:03am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

This editorial in the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Killing: Response too late" , illustrates yet again, the horrible truth that only you can defend you. Cincinnati Police and 911 dispatchers fouled up yet another emergency call, and the victim is dead.

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Letter to the Editor: Laws should not make law-abiding citizens defenseless

9:37am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

The Canton Repository has printed yet another pro-CCW letter to the editor. On March 14, the editors of the Repository adopted a pro-HB12 position on the editorial page, and the paper has printed several pro-CCW letters and a pro-CCW op-ed column as well. Click here to read the letter in the Repository , or on the "Read More..." link below for an archived version. Laws should not make law-abiding...

Will Taft use a litmus test for high court nominee?

10:55am Friday, April 04, 2003

On March 31, we reported that some lawmakers are pressuring Gov. Taft to consider race when replacing Justice Deborah Cook on high court . Taft spokesman Orest Holubec said the administration has actively sought minority applicants. But will Gov. Taft use anything other than qualifications to make his decision? John Holschuh, president of the Cincinnati Bar Association, thinks so. "The seat will...

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Avon Lake councilman to replace Manning in 57th District

10:34am Friday, April 04, 2003

House Republicans are expected to elect Earl Martin, a three-term Avon Lake City councilman, to replace former state Rep. Jeffrey Manning in the 57th House District. Mr. Manning, an OFCC PAC endorsee, resigned his seat last month to accept appointment as Lorain County prosecutor. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. Earl Martin was the choice of a screening committee of the Republican...

House Bill 12 to have first hearing in Senate

6:33pm Thursday, April 03, 2003

House Bill 12 has been added to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice 's agenda for sponsor testimony only on April 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the North Hearing Room, Second Floor, Senate Building. Due to security checkpoints, it is recommended that those planning to attend should ARRIVE MUCH EARLIER. Citizens are more than welcome to attend. But remember, THIS IS SPONSOR TESTIMONY ONLY...

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Columbus women raped at workplaces, then kidnapped

4:26pm Thursday, April 03, 2003

Police believe the same man abducted two women from their shops in Worthington and Clintonville last month, raping them and forcing them to withdraw money from their banks. On March 7, at a shop near Frederick's, a man posing as a customer grabbed the shop owner and raped her at knifepoint inside the store, Columbus police said. He then forced her to drive him to a Downtown bank and withdraw $500...

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REMINDER: Register to Vote by April 7

3:50pm Thursday, April 03, 2003

There is more to protecting your rights than just state-wide elections. May 7 is primary day in Ohio. Many counties have spending issues, revenue issues and races for local elected officials at stake. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE : The deadline to be registered in order to vote in the next election is 30 days prior to Election Day. In this case, that makes April 7 the deadline for voting in...