Tagged: Ohio Governor John Kasich

Ohio Governor John Kasich had ordered five million new dollars be spent helping families with a mentally-ill child who could turn violent. Kasich says officials were working on the idea for the extra intervention and counseling before the Connecticut school shootings put the spotlight on ways to prevent violence.

Mental health officials say the money could help pay for emergency treatment for mentally-ill children who have been threatening. Or it could help parents get a temporary break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a troubled child.

For 6 years, Ohio lawmakers debated but never approved a bill requiring insurance companies to pay for autism treatment for children.

Now that Former Democratic Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has announced he won't run again in 20-14, the question turns to who the party will find to challenger Republican incumbent John Kasich.

Ohio Governor John Kasich is calling for a moment of silence at 9:30 this morning, honoring those who lost their lives in the Connecticut school shootings last week.

The Connecticut school shootings have prompted more debate about whether stronger gun control laws are needed.

Governor John Kasich wants to fund highway construction projects by increasing tolls on the Ohio's Turnpike.

An announcement that the state plans to lease the Ohio Turnpike is expected by the end of the week.

A new Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati will likely be paid for with tolls.

Republican Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted says he will not challenge Governor John Kasich in the 2014 GOP primary.

Ohio Governor John Kasich says he has been invited to speak at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next month.

The oil and gas boom is bringing out of state workers to Ohio.

Ohio Governor John Kasich is scheduled to meet today with college leaders to unveil new higher education funding recommendations.