Under the gun: Ohio lawmakers feel pressure from the NRA to support weapons-friendly legislation

Under the gun: Ohio lawmakers feel pressure from the NRA to support weapons-friendly legislation Ohio permit holders cannot yet carry their handguns into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, but gun advocates say it’s only a matter of time. Read more on Norwalk Reflector .

Lawmakers work late, pass casino gaming bill

Lawmakers work late, pass casino gaming bill By JIM PROVANCE BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF COLUMBUS – Ohio entered the world of casino gambling in the wee hours of Friday morning, missing its constitutional deadline for legislative action but ultimately getting there nevertheless. Gov. Ted Strickland plans to sign the bill into law. “I continue to […]

Dimon, Lawmakers ‘Jockeying’ for Position in Bill’s Final Lap

Dimon, Lawmakers ‘Jockeying’ for Position in Bill’s Final Lap May 26 (Bloomberg) — Lawmakers, lobbyists and Wall Street leaders including JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon have begun a final push on Capitol Hill for changes in the U.S. financial-regulation overhaul. Read more on Bloomberg .