Author Archives: Mike Bock

This Election I’m Joining The League Of Women Voters To Help Organize Kettering Community Meetings

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mike Bock

Two years ago I was a candidate for Kettering Board of Education. Now it is time once again to choose school board members. I’ve decided to this year not be a candidate, but rather to help, however I can, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Reports | 3 Comments

Republicans Change Voting Rules To Require Picture ID — LWV Warns Of Voter Disenfranchisement — Ohio Senate To Discuss HB159 Tomorrow

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mike Bock

Interesting that Republican controlled state legislatures around the nation this year are pushing the same themes. Nine Republican state legislatures have passed, or are considering passing, different versions of laws restricting collective bargaining for public workers. Thirty states are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Local/Metro | 10 Comments

Without Adequate Public Debate — Republican Assembly Rushes To Eliminate Ohio’s Long Standing Estate Tax

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mike Bock

Republicans in the Ohio Senate, by a strict party line vote, 23-10, have concurred with The Republicans in the Ohio House (House Bill 153) to eliminate Ohio’s estate tax, effective in 2013. My search through Google this morning turned up … Continue reading →