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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Bill would permit drilling for oil, gas in state parks
Sen. Keith Faber, R-Celina, is trying again with legislation that would permit drilling for oil or gas in state parks.
Senate Bill 241 would grant the director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources the authority to enter into leases for drilling of oil or gas on all state-owned land and land administered by the state.
Money from the leases would be used to support capital projects in state parks, a press release said.
Faber introduced a similar provision as an amendment to the state budget, but it wasn’t include in the final budget bill.
“With limited resources to work with, we need to give serious consideration to ideas that can provide revenue for state priorities without always having to go back to the taxpayers,” Faber said in a press release.
“This idea has the added benefit of helping to reduce our nation’s over-reliance on foreign oil.” Faber said.”
The bill would ensures that drilling cannot interfere with the scenic, aesthetic and environmental quality of the land, and charges the ODNR Director with adopting rules, conditions and standards to ensure the state meets that charge, the release said.
Jack Shaner, deputy director of the Ohio Environmental Council, blasted the proposal.
“It’s the same warmed-over proposal that, thankfully, has gone nowhere in six years. Why risk long-term damage to the crown jewels of Ohio’s natural world?” asked Shaner.
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Dayton Tea Party plans “Freedom Rally” at Nutter Center
The Dayton Tea Party, partnering with Homemakers for American, plans a “Freedom Rally” on Tuesday, April 13, at the Nutter Center at Wright State University, according to a press release on Wednesday, March 17.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. with the main event to start at 7 p.m.
“We will fill the Nutter Center easily. The Tea Partiers will be out in huge numbers,” Rob Scott, Dayton Tea Party president and founder, said in the release.
The rally is one of many events scheduled for Dayton Liberty Week. General tickets are free but premier seating is $15, the release said. For more information, visit www.daytonohioteaparty.com or contact info@daytonohioteaparty.com.
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Preble County GOP backs Yost in GOP auditor’s race
The Preble County Republican Party endorsed Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost for the GOP nomination for auditor on Tuesday, March 16, Yost’s campaign announced.
“Dave Yost has the proven experience, judgment and skills to be the next auditor of state,” Preble County Auditor Mindy Robbins said in a press release.
Yost is competing for the GOP nomination against state Rep. Seth Morgan, R-Huber Heights. Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper is the Democratic candidate.
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Attorney’s law license suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 17 indefinitely suspended the law license of attorney John Robert Andrews of West Chester. Andrews was convicted of a felony count of attempted tampering with evidence and a misdemeanor count of attempted importuning of sexual activity with a minor.
The court also found that Andrews improperly withdrew representation of a church board in a civil action that led to the case being dismissed and the church getting a $9,000 judgment against it.
