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Online Poll: Does CCW Reform Deserve to be a 2003 Legislative Priority?

11:46am Friday, January 17, 2003

Are mixed public messages are being given by our state Republican leadership concerning concealed carry reform? In December, House Speaker Larry Householder said publicly that that concealed carry reform is in position to pass in "February or March". Yesterday, Householder said that while he expects a bill to be introduced and debated, "as far as the future of the state of Ohio and how we move...

Leadership: Concealed Carry "Takes Seat in Back"

9:39am Friday, January 17, 2003

The 2003 Legislative Agenda was presented in a joint press conference Thursday by Governor Bob Taft, Speaker Larry Householder, and Senate President Doug White. As anyone following the basic political and the economic issues facing Ohio knows, the issues being discussed as urgent legislative items include balancing Ohio's budget, unemployment, the school funding fiasco, among other issues. Since...

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Senator Gardner (R-Bowling Green) considers early exit

4:38pm Thursday, January 16, 2003

State Senator Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, took over Doug White’s position as president pro tem when White became Senate President. Now Gardner, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in 2004, is considering another move: an early exit from the Senate. Gardner is being pressured by Gov. Bob Taft to stay in the Senate instead of resigning if he is appointed a Lake County...

Stark County Park Board's Opposition to Self-Defense Extends Even to Rangers

1:09pm Thursday, January 16, 2003

While not directly a Concealed Carry Reform issue, an OFCC supporter has requested that we bring attention to the plight of Stark County Park Rangers, who in the commission of their duties have been prevented from carrying a sidearm for some ten years. Click here to visit Citizens for Park Safety's website . If you are a Stark County resident, or live anywhere near Canton, you can help. The Stark...

Blade: Strong Pro-CCW Senator Joins Judiciary Committee (Civil Justice)

12:18pm Thursday, January 16, 2003

Senate President Doug White (R., Manchester) announced yesterday that Senator Lynn Wachtman (R-Napoleon) has been appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee (Civil Justice). This is great news for concealed carry reform efforts. Senator Wachtmann is a staunch conservative, pro-concealed carry reform Senator. In the last session, he was primary sponsor of the Senate's CCW bill, SB130. As many...

[Pro-CCW] Sulzer plans to recapture Chillicothe mayor's job

11:16am Thursday, January 16, 2003

A former state representative announced yesterday that he will challenge another Democrat -- and the incumbent -- in the Chillicothe mayoral election. Joseph P. Sulzer served as mayor from 1987 to 1996. In November, he lost his bid for a fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives. Since his November defeat, Sulzer said, a number of residents have approached him about running for mayor. "...

Concealed Carry Reform Picks Up a Vote in Senate

10:07am Thursday, January 16, 2003

The OFCC PAC volunteer staff has been hard at work, following up on the story we first reported here on January 8 , concerning the replacement of anti-CCW Senator Priscilla Mead (R-16). Last Thursday, Steve Stivers (R) was sworn in as her replacement . OFCC PAC went to work immediately to learn about Mr. Stiver's understanding of and support level for concealed carry reform efforts. We are...

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Plain Dealer: Legislator starts drive to remove three justices

9:39am Thursday, January 16, 2003

Columbus - A state lawmaker has started a drive to remove three Ohio Supreme Court justices from the bench. Rep. Ron Young is seeking co-sponsors for a resolution to remove Justices Paul Pfeifer, Francis Sweeney and Alice Robie Resnick. This represents the first attempt by the General Assembly to discharge a justice in 194 years, Supreme Court officials said. The action by Young, a Leroy Township...