Veto proof Democrats press Rhodes on legislative intent
In Columbus the 112th Ohio General Assembly opens with veto proof Democrats warning Gov James A Rhodes to follow legislative intent while offering cooperation. House Speaker Vernal Griffie Jr. pledges olive branch and firm majority stance in opening speech.
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Columbus
Ohio
112Th
Ohio General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
Vernal Griffe Jr
New Boston
House
Early Ohio bills lay out 112th General Assembly priorities
The 112th Ohio General Assembly opened with a flood of bill filings signaling legislative priorities. Major bills include homebuyer protection against mechanic liens, staggered vehicle registration renewals with single license plates, and a separate cabinet-level Bureau of Motor Vehicles within Transportation. Additional measures propose an Ohio Civilian Conservation Corps and public employee collective bargaining rules, with public education named a top budget priority.
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Columbus
Ohio
112Th General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
John R. Thompson
Dcleveland
James L. Baumann
D-32
Arthur Bowers
Steubenville
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Bower
Highway Safe
BMW
Ohio Highway Patrol
Rhodes
Ohio EPA finds catfish ban on Ohio River unnecessary
Ohio EPA officials say the PCB level in Ohio River catfish does not justify a fishing or eating ban. Dr. Andrew Turner notes need for more study on PCB levels and health risk before action, with ORSANCO reporting elevated PCB in catfish sediment. Ohio and ORLANCO favor additional monitoring and no immediate funding requests.
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EPA
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio River
Andrew Turner
Turner
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission
Orsanco
Cincinnati
PBC
Ohio Epa
Orlanco
EPA battles coke battery permit and appeal in Ohio
The EPA seeks appeal of a state agency ruling that vacated a consent order with Republic Steel to operate its No 1 coke battery in Cleveland. The order required $50 million upgrades by 1980 and phase out of No 5, while a conditional permit allows operation amid air regulation concerns. a 60 day public comment period will occur.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Republic Steel Corp
EPA
Attorney General's Office
Environmental Board of Appeal
10Th District Court of Appeals
Broadway Christian Church
Cleveland
Republic
Veteran Ohio lawmaker optimism contrasts with new senator cynicism
Veteran Rep. A. G. Lancione of Bellaire predicts steady progress on serious problems as he seeks to head off EPA limits on sulfur coal and push education funding. New Sen Ronald Nabakowski of Lorain, a former city auditor, calls himself a cynic yet hopeful, forecasting debates on city aid and public employee bargaining.
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Ohio
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Bellaire
Ronald Nabakowski
Lorain
Lancione
Florida
Associated Press
Nabakowski
Senate
Donald J. Pease
Congress
Johnson
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
House
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