Ohio legislators short on space and staff prompt reforms
Ohio lawmakers complain of cramped offices and lack of secretaries and research help. The Associated Press compared states and found Michigan and Pennsylvania provide far more support, while Ohio lawmakers face outdated facilities and limited staff.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Michigan Legislative Service Bureau
Legislative Service Commission
House
Senate
Ing
Levey
Lack Of Office Space Draws Criticism In Ohio House
Butler County's two Ohio House representatives call legislative facilities insufficient and research space pitiful. They urge upgrades to offices and support spaces for lawmakers.
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Michigan
Auditor General
Ohio
Butler County
Barry J. Levey
Middletown
Levey
Dangerous Motorcycle Riding Spurs Policy Calls
Middletown witnesses a boom in motorcycle sales and rising accidents. Ohio records show registration climbs from 174 in 1962 to 205 in 1963 and 258 in 1964, with 18 accidents and 12 injuries in the first eight months of 1965. Police stress rider visibility and road hazards, while officials debate state office space and staff shortages hindering legislative work.
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Middletown
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle
Ohio
James Howerton
Howerton
City asks voters for 10 million bond to speed upgrades
Middletown voters will decide on three bonds totaling 10 million for roads 6 million sewage plant expansion 3.5 million and downtown parking 0.5 million. Funds would be repaid from a city income tax, with repayment plans tied to projected growth and state pollution goals.
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Middletown
Commission
Capital Improvements Fund
Virgil Clark
Armco Steel Corp
Miami University
William W. Denham
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Ross Pepple
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Charles J. Carney
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Dayton
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Nebraska
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Saat
Jim Bohman
Journal
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Fairfield
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Ohio Senate
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State Health Department
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