WEEK IN REVIEW Saturday, May 16 through Friday, May 22, 2015

May 26, 2015 12:00 AM

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WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday, May 16 through Friday, May 22, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
  • Lt. Governor Mary Taylor unveiled the statue of Thomas Edison at the Ohio Statehouse, where it will remain until it is placed U.S. Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. (Franklin Co.).
Thursday, May 21, 2015
  • Governor John R. Kasich and Taylor met privately with the families of Ohio service members who lost their lives while serving in the military (Franklin Co.).
  • Taylor participated in the 131st General Assembly’s Joint Session Medal of Distinction Ceremony, as well as the Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony to honor Ohio’s fallen heroes. (Franklin Co.)
  • Taylor welcomed guests at Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers’ grand opening ceremony in Sandusky (Sandusky Co.).
Friday, May 22, 2015
  • Kasich announced reappointments to the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. Read more here.
  • Kasich ordered flags flown at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. Read more here.
News of the Week
Kasich's Winning Proposal for Ohio: Lowering Income Taxes
Foster Parents Are Making Our Nation Stronger
Time is Short as Ohio Lawmakers Consider Cigarette Tax Increase
Thomas Edison Statue Bound for Washington Unveiled
Six Fallen Ohio Soldiers Honored at Statehouse
Guests and Officials Celebrate a New Hotel Breakers