Week in Review Jan 31-6/2015

WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday, January 31 through Friday, February 6, 2015
 
Monday, February 2, 2015
·         Governor John R. Kasich and members of his cabinet rolled-out the proposed state budget for fiscal years ‘16-‘17 at a press conference in the Riffe Center (Franklin Co.). Information outlining the initiatives and policies can be found here.
·         Kasich announced an appointment to the Delaware Municipal Court. Read more here.
·         Kasich announced an appointment to Barberton Municipal Court. Read more here.
·         Kasich announced an appointment to Hamilton County Municipal Court, District 4. Read more here.
·         Kasich announced appointments to the State Emergency Response Commission. Read more here.
 
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
·         Kasich and Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa talked about tax reform in the proposed budget and the importance of entrepreneurship and small businesses with students at the University of Dayton (Montgomery Co.).
 
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
·         Kasich and Ohio Superintendent Dick Ross discussed education policy reforms in the proposed budget and the future of charter schools at E Prep and Village Prep Schools in Cleveland (Cuyahoga Co.).
·         Kasich announced an appointment to Columbiana Municipal Court. Read more here.
·         Kasich announced appointments to the Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Licensing Board, the Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities and the Medical Quality Foundation Board. Read more here.
 
Thursday, February 5, 2015
·         Lt. Governor Mary Taylor toured J.L. Treharn & Co. Inc. in Youngstown (Mahoning Co.) where she viewed its operations and discussed how Kasich's proposed tax cuts would benefit Ohio small businesses.
·         Kasich announced reappointments to the Reclamation Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board, Oil and Gas Commission and the Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities. Read morehere.
 
Friday, February 6, 2015
·         In honor of the life and service of Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins, Kasich ordered all flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the City of Toledo from sunrise to sunset through the day of his interment.
·         Kasich announced appointments to the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees and the Federal-Military Jobs Commission. Read more here.
 
News of the Week
Gov. John Kasich budget would slash taxes
Taylor touts small business tax cut proposal
Kasich plan gives most schools more
Most local schools would gain under Kasich plan
Seven of 12 school districts winners in Kasich budget
Editorial: Ohio School Superintendent Richard Ross’ testing-reduction plan is a good beginning