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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An Ohio man convicted of killing a 6-month-old girl while raping her has been executed despite his arguments that he never meant to hurt her.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Democrat Ed Fitzgerald is bringing his campaign for governor to the glass city. The Cuyahoga County politician is touring Ohio's largest cities to boost his name recognition.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The world's largest brewer is trying to stop Ohio from enacting a measure that would prohibit brewers from buying wholesale beer distributors.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The state is phasing out its old license plate and offering the new design starting Monday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Ohio Governor John Kasich has signed a new transportation budget bill which, in part, puts more drivers in the speed zone.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A bill setting in motion Gov. John Kasich's plan for a $1.5 billion Ohio Turnpike bond sale and increasing Ohio's speed limit to 70 mph on rural interstate highways has cleared the state legislature.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Ohio drivers could soon be cruising at 70 mph on rural interstate highways.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  New legislation passing through the house and senate may pave the way to an improved Ohio Turnpike, but could raise your travel costs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Friday, March 1 marks the end of a grace period on Ohio’s texting-while-driving ban, which means officers can start handing out citations.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Ohio House has approved Republican Gov. John Kasich's proposal to raise around $1.5 billion for state highway projects through Ohio Turnpike bonds.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Members of an Ohio teacher's union are dropping in on state legislators to air their concerns about new teacher evaluations and other changes in the Gov. John Kasich's proposed budget.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  In the first two years of his term over 120,000 new jobs have been created in Ohio

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Ohio Gov. John Kasich takes his annual State of the State address to Lima on Tuesday.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Ohio may force motorists to replace their license plates after seven years.