Media Release

Helen Jones-Kelley receives 30 day unpaid suspension

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This in from the office of Governor Strickland:
Governor Ted Strickland issued the following statement today:

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol moving to Northwest District Station

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This in via email from District 5 Toledo City Councilman Tom Waniewski:
RSVP Going Into Northwest District Station
Toledo Police Chief Mike Navarre informed me today that the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) is being moved to the Northwest District Station on Sylvania Avenue, effective Friday, November 21st.

Armond Budish Elected as Next Speaker of the House…Matt Szollosi Speaker Pro Tempore

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Two releases from the Ohio House of Representatives tonight:
Armond Budish Elected as Next Speaker of the House
Szollosi, Garrison, Heard, Goyal, Sayre Round Out New Majority Leadership Team

Senator Wagoner selected as New Majority Whip for 128th

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This in via email from the office of State Senator Mark Wagoner:
Wagoner Selected to Serve as New Majority Whip by Ohio Senate Republican Caucus in the 128th General Assembly

Young Republicans seek Advisory opinion on Issue 38 & 40

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This in via email:
Toledo Young Republican Club Seeks Advisory Opinion From Ohio Elections Commission
TOLEDO, OH — The Toledo Young Republican Club has requested an advisory opinion from the Ohio Elections Commission following the passage of a number of property tax levies in Lucas County on November 4, 2008.

Rep. Ujvagi and Senator Wagoner media releases on State Approval of Job Creating Support

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I received emails from the offices of Representative Peter Ujvagi and Senator Mark Wagoner today on the approval from the State Controlling Board. Rep. Ujvagi’s came in first so it is listed first, Senator Wagoner’s follows, while each contains information related to HRC Manor Care, each shares a different second local business. The decision to combine was based on the fact that both releases relate to funds from the State Controlling Board.
Rep. Ujvagi Announces State Approval of Job-Creating Support

Rep. Ujvagi Announces Port of Toledo to receive $5 million grant

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This in via email from the office of State Representative Peter Ujvagi:
Rep. Ujvagi Announces State Grant for Port of Toledo
$5 Million for Dredging to Make Port the Largest on the Great Lakes
COLUMBUS – State Representative Peter Ujvagi (D-Toledo) today announced the Port of Toledo will receive a $5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development.

Wilkowski to hold discussion on local issues…

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This in via email:
Wilkowski “Campaign For Change” Engages Obama Supporters Likely 2009 Mayoral candidate will host discussion Wednesday on local issues, lessons learned from Obama-Biden campaign

Women Legislators’ Lobby names Rep. Edna Brown as Ohio Director

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This in via email:

Women Legislators Group Names Rep. Brown Ohio State Director

Organization Promotes Causes of Women, Children, Families
COLUMBUS – The Women Legislators’ Lobby (WiLL) today announced the appointment of State Representative Edna Brown (D-Toledo) as State Director for Ohio.

Governor places Jones-Kelley on paid admin leave

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This in from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Places Department of Job & Family Services Director on Paid Administrative Leave
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement:

Wilkowski Seeks Long-Term Budget Solutions To Avoid Safety Cuts

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This in via email:
Wilkowski Seeks Long-Term Budget Solutions To Avoid Safety Cuts
Likely 2009 mayoral candidate says current budget deficit was predictable, avoidable
Toledo, OH – Likely 2009 Toledo Mayoral candidate Keith Wilkowski issues the following statement today on the city’s 2008 budget deficit:

Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio endorses Sears

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This in via email from the Sears for Ohio House District 46 campaign:
Rep. Barbara Sears Endorsed by Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio
Dayton, OH - MCAO (Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio) have endorsed the candidacy of State Representative Barbara Sears for House District 46. Here is their statement:

“The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio is pleased to endorse Barbara Sears in her effort to continue her work in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Redfern calls for Calls for Recusal of Supreme Justices & Deters to stop election probe

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Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern put out two statements today, first calling for the Recusual of Justices Cupp & O’Donnell and then a statement calling Joe Deter’s investigation into election fraud a “Partisan Power Play” that should be abandoned.
STATEMENT: ODP Chairman Chris Redfern Calls for Recusal of Remaining Ohio Supreme Court Justices with Financial Ties to GOP Fundraiser

Dunn & Governor Strickland go door to door in Holland

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This in via email from the Darlene Dunn for District 46 Campaign:
STATE HOUSE CANDIDATE DARLENE DUNN AND GOVERNOR TED STRICKLAND KNOCK ON DOORS IN THE VILLAGE OF HOLLAND
Volunteers and Voters Energized by Candidate and Governor’s Visit

McNamara press conference on Convenience Stores - Updated with Video

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This in via email from Toledo City Councilman Joe McNamara:

Meeting on Toledo Minimum Facility Requirement for Schools

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This in via email from the Toledo Young Republican Club
Media Advisory: Meeting on Toledo Minimum Facility Requirement for Schools
What/Topic: The Toledo Young Republican Club will host an informational meeting on Toledo’s proposed minimum facility requirement for schools located in the city.
Where: West Toledo Branch of the Toledo/Lucas County Public Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43612.

Wilkowski Solar Field Proposal…

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This in via email:
Toledo, OH – Seeking to honor the City of Toledo’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting our local solar industry, former Lucas County Commissioner Keith Wilkowski today announced a $5 million proposal to install a solar field on a city-owned capped landfill. Wilkowski and City Councilman Joe McNamara outlined the proposal at a press conference today in front of the city’s Dura Landfill.

UAW who endorsed Obama wants you to be upset that not all of McCain family cars are made in USA

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This in from the Ohio Democratic Party:
Newsweek: Vehicle Records of McCain’s 13 cars Contradict His Boast About Buying American

AG candidate Robert Owens asks, “What took so long?”

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This in via email from the Robert Owens for Attorney General campaign:
AG candidate asks opponent “What took so long?”

It’s A Dunn Deal Jazz Night!

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This in via email from the Dunn for State Representative campaign:
It’s A Dunn Deal Jazz Night!
Special Guests Include:
Joyce Beatty, House Minority Leader, District 27
Edna Brown, State Representative, District 48
Peter Ujvagi, State Representative, District 47
Matt Szollosi, State Representative, District 49
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Muslims against ‘Hate for Political Gain’ to hold press conference

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This in via email from The United Muslim Association of Toledo:
Muslims Against ‘Hate for Political Gain’
A DVD entitled, “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War against the West”, was circulated as a paid advertising supplement of The Blade on Sunday, September 14, 2008.
It was a political ploy to create hatred and fear about Islam and Muslims, making them a false national security threat among the general public.
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Tom Morrissey creates petition asking Ben Konop to serve full term…

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This release in via email from Tom Morrissey:
Toledo, OH - In his 2006 campaign for Lucas County Commissioner, Ben Konop twice took an “ethics pledge” in which he stated “I will serve the full duration of the term for the office of which I am elected to.”
Now an online petition at www.onetermis.notlong.com is calling on Konop to honor that pledge to Lucas County voters.
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Groundbreaking for The Greenhouse Project…

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North Toledo Partnership Fights Crime at its Roots
The Greenhouse Project Announces Groundbreaking Event
Toledo, Ohio September 2008 The Greenhouse Project, an innovate community approach to reducing juvenile crime in North Toledo, will commence construction of its main greenhouse at a groundbreaking ceremony on September 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at its location on the back grounds of The Connecting Point.

Governor makes cuts as he predicts a bigger storm coming…

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This in via email from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Takes Action to Preserve Balanced Budget As National Economy Continues to Negatively Impact Ohio
Columbus, Ohio – As the national economic slowdown continues to deprive Ohio of expected revenues, Governor Ted Strickland today ordered $540 million in budget adjustments in order to make sure Ohio’s budget remains in balance.

1Matters - 1Votes Press Conference tomorrow

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This press release was sent out via email by…Me actually, the extended release is also below:
1Matters – 1Votes is not a voter registration program!
1Votes is a program to: