Gov. John Kasich’s 2014-2015 budget plan is on the horizon, and it contains
“sweeping tax reform,”
according to Tim Keen, budget director for Kasich. Keen said the new plan will “result in a significant competitive improvement in our tax structure,” but it’s not sure how large tax cuts would be paid for. Some are already calling the plan the “re-election budget.” Expectations are Kasich’s administration will cut less than the previous budget, whichgreatly cut funding to local governments and education
.in charge
of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. Monzel will serve as president, while former president Greg Hartmann has stepped down to vice president. Monzel says public safety will be his No. 1 concern.City Council may vote today on a plan to build the first freestanding public restroom, and it may be coming at
a lower cost
. City Manager Milton Dohoney said last week that the restroom could cost $130,000 with $90,000 going to the actual restroom facility, but Councilman Seelbach says the city might be able to secure the facility for about $40,000.Tomorrow, county commissioners
may vote on policy
regarding the Metropolitan Sewer District. Commissioners have been looking into ending a responsible bidder policy, which they say is bad for businesses. But Councilman Seelbach argues the policy ensures job training is part of multi-billion dollar sewer programs. Board President Monzel and Seelbach are working on a compromise the city and county can agree on.The Hamilton County Board of Elections is prepared to
refer five cases of potential voter fraud
from the Nov. 6 election. The board is also investigating about two dozen more voters’ actions for potential criminal charges.
King’s Island is taking job applications for 4,000 full- and part-time positions
.link teacher pay to quality
. Gov. John Kasich says his funding plan for schools will “empower,” not require, schools to attach teacher compensation to student success.A previous study
suggested the scheme, also known as “merit pay,” might be a good idea.An economist says Ohio’s home sales
will soon be soaring
.will continue
as the Board of Education president, with Tom Gunlock staying as vice president.Equal rights for women everywhere could
save the world
, say two Stanford biologists. Apparently, giving women more rights makes it so they have less children, which biologists Paul R. and Anne Ehrlich say will stop humanity from overpopulating the world.Ever wanted to eat like a caveman? I’m sure someone out there does. Well,
here
is how.
