Senate President Doug White to attend open reception April 14

Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich has announced that Senate President Doug White will attend a special reception in Hamilton County, which is open to the public. While the subject of both men's presentations will be the State of Ohio's current fiscal crisis, this is a great opportunity for pro-concealed carry reformers to meet Sen. White, to thank him for his support for HB12, and to...

Multiple restraining orders fail to restrain; Hamilton County woman dies

Stephen Chancey met and married his third wife, Joyce, at the Sharonville Alcoholics Anonymous meetings both attended. That's also where he killed her, shooting her six times when, as she was divorcing him, she had the nerve to show up there after he told her to stay away. Chancey's third marriage, like his first two, crumbled after his wife accused him of abusing her. Joyce Lynn Chancey, 44,...

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

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 link below for an archived version.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 ("...

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

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 link below for an archived version.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?

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...

Avon Lake councilman to replace Manning in 57th District

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

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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