Portman to lead GOP sales pitch on tax cut plan
Ohio congressman Rob Portman will push a Republican tax package aimed at middle class savers and retirement security. The campaign includes speeches, an online chat, and a radio address as Hastert promotes a retirement shield and inheritance tax repeal amid Clinton's veto threat.
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Mead to Run for Ohio Senate in 2000
State Rep. Priscilla Mead of Upper Arlington announced plans to seek the Ohio Senate seat in 2000. The GOP leader, term limits will force her from the House after 2000, and she aims to replace Sen. Gene Watts of Dublin who is leaving the Legislature to run for Congress.
Taft touts $23 million savings from employee ideas
Gov. Bob Taft highlighted that worker suggestions to streamline the government saved Ohio taxpayers over 23 million dollars in two years. He announced the Innovation Ohio Awards for 109 state employees, with sixteen named "Winners of the Year" including a 14-member BWC and IOC team.
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River Valley schools kept open after soil tests OK
River Valley School District plans start Aug 24 for 850 students at River Valley High and Middle Schools after US Army Corps of Engineers tests found no contamination at the campus. Preliminary results show some soil samples below danger levels, with ongoing air, ground and water testing and fields cleaned on site.
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Slaying suspect seeks new venue in high publicity case
Urbana AP report notes Kevin Neal 33 pleads innocent to kidnapping and killing his stepchildren India Smith 11 and Cody Smith 4. He asks for a new venue as Judge Roger Wilson hears the motion. remains jailed without bond. Victims disappeared July 9 1997 near Urbana.
Dairy farmers warn heat lowers milk output and boosts prices
Ohio dairy farmers report milk production fell as much as 20 percent during a hottest July, with drought pockets across the East Coast. Dairy Farmers of America cautions prices may rise in fall and ease by December as production recovers.
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