Monthly Archives: April 2011

Bob Sommers — Ohio’s New Director Of 21St Century Education — Explains His Vision Of The Future

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Mike Bock

John Kasich, Ohio’s new governor, has emphasized his goal of reforming Ohio’s educational system. (See: Kasich creates cabinet post for education.) The person charged with this big task is Bob Sommers — given the title, “Director of The Governors Office … Continue reading →

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Ohio Progressives Should Push Ballot Issue — To Revise Ohio’s 2005 Tax Reduction Law

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Mike Bock

It looks like there will be a big effort by Ohio Democrats to repeal SB5 — the bill curtailing rights of government workers — via a statewide ballot issue in November. Progressives are urged to work to reverse this high-handed … Continue reading →

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At Democratic Rally, Ted Strickland Thunders: “This Is Political Armageddon And We Must Win”

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Mike Bock

I attended the Montgomery County Democratic Party’s annual rally / fund raiser last night at the Dayton Convention Center. Ted Strickland was the special speaker. Strickland looked fit and trim. He gave a rousing speech that responded to Ohio’s SB5 … Continue reading →