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Pro-CCW Rep. Jeffrey Manning (R-57) resigns; appointed as Lorain Co. Prosecutor

The Gongwer News Agency is reporting that State Rep. Jeffrey Manning, a second term Republican from North Ridgeville, will resign to accept appointment as Lorain County prosecutor. Mr. Manning won appointment to the post after Lorain County Republican Party members voted Tuesday night to have him replace Greg White, who was nominated by President Bush as U.S. attorney for the northern district of...

Tale of Two Cities: Cincinnati homicides skyrocketing, Indy's rate drops (again)

Cincinnatians, still suffering with the rest of Ohio from the denial of their self-defense rights, are under a violent crime seige. The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting a 117 percent increase in the number of Cincinnati homicides so far this year, compared with the same period in 2002, when six people were killed. And last year's 65 slayings were a 15-year high. Detectives have made arrests in...

The Demonization of Deborah Cook

UPDATE: Deborah Cook was approved by the committee on a 13-2 vote . She now awaits a vote in the full Senate. No vote has yet been scheduled. The (U.S.) Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote this morning on the nomination of Ohio Supreme Court Justice Deborah Cook to sit on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. Almost two years have passed since she was first tapped by...

Letter to the Editor: Gun control seems odd with terrorists at large

A wonderful letter to the editor, short and to-the-point, has been published in today's Columbus Dispatch. Since the paper's website is subscription-only, an archived copy is provided here: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 I am confused. On one hand, we are warned to prepare to do battle with terrorists who will attack us in our neighborhoods. On the other hand, the liberals are trying to disarm the...

ATTENTION: anti-CCW State Rep. Otterman holding office hours in Akron this week

Pro-CCW residents of House District 45 in Akron will have the opportunity to speak to their representative face-to-face this week. State Rep. Robert J. Otterman, D-Akron, will hold office hours on Thursday and Friday. Otterman is a consistent anti-CCW voter. Interested constituents may wish to take copies of the OFCC PAC Education Guide , and this Akron "Tale of Two Cities" article , to a visit...

Hearings begin again on concealed weapon bill

COLUMBUS -- A bill to issue concealed weapons permits to Ohioans began another round of hearings in the House Tuesday, featuring a quick debate sparked by Democrats. Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, repeated his belief to House committee members that the issue is critical to protect the rights and safety of Ohio residents. "The right to carry a hand gun allows individuals, common folk, you, to...

Op Ed: Gun Accident Reveals Double Standard

When politics and behind-the-scenes quid pro quo leads to the positioning of certain law enforcement groups against concealed carry reform, it is often tempting to place the blame on law enforcement itself. The leadership of groups like the Fraternal Order of Police labor union, and the Ohio Highway Patrol, continue to put up resistance to the restoration of Ohioans' self-defense rights. They say...

Senate Bill 24 assigned to Criminal Justice Committee

Senate Bill 24 has been assigned to the Criminal Justice Committee. We will provide information on the first hearing for SB24 as it becomes available. This is a VERY good sign that the Senate intends to move this legislation as soon as the House passes it. Senate Bill 130 was never added to a committee schedule in the last General Assembly, and under Dick Finan's leadership, the Senate only moved...

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