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Ohio House passes bill requiring government business to be in English

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio House has passed a bill requiring government business to be conducted in English.

The measure passed by a vote of 54-42 over the objections of lawmakers who said the bill contradicts the country's heritage as a land of immigrants.

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Do you feel it's OK for turnpike revenue to be diverted to help pay off $200 million in borrowing plus interest through 2030?

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House Bill 519 Will Make Parents Volunteer at School or Face Fine

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It's no secret that schools need volunteers in order to do more for students, but one proposed law in Indiana would make it a requirement for parents to volunteer at their children's school.

Parent Darlene Boyd has been volunteering at her grandchildren's school for six years. If the state legislature passes House Bill 519, she'll have a lot of company, Cleveland station WEWS reports.

Buyers Remorse?

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Senate Democrats have decided to stick with Ray Miller as their new leader, despite questions raised by an unpaid big hotel bill.

Public records obtained by The Associated Press show the longtime lawmaker from Columbus owes the downtown Hyatt Regency more than $26,000 for a 2006 banquet.

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=7627497

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