Author Archives: Mike Bock

Richard Sheridan Urges Ohio Adopt One Year Budget, Tells Assembly To Cut Strickland’s Big Increases

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

It is always interesting to read Ohio budget expert Richard Sheridan’s analysis. Sheridan writes for The Center For Community Solutions. In the March issue of State Budgeting Matters, Sheridan advises the state legislature to change its usual practice of creating … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Group, CODEPINK, Scolded For AIG Disruption, “Pink Ladies” Seek Peace and Social Justice

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Mike Bock

Interesting article in Salon, March Madness on Capitol Hill, by Mike Madden, tells how the chair of a House Committee investigating AIG, Paul Kanjorski, angrily scolded the “Pink Ladies” who were holding signs in protest. This is the first I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Quinnipiac Poll Failed To Ask: “Shouldn’t Ohio’s Most Wealthy Be Taxed More?”

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

It’s interesting to read the questions used in opinion poll of Ohio voters just released by Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University. The poll seems to show that Ohio voters are firmly against increases in state taxes. But a key question on the … Continue reading →