When Money Does (And Doesn't) Buy Happiness

Here are some interesting thoughts on money, for the biggest shopping day of the year:...

151 Things Ohio Charter Schools Don't Have to Do

Courtesy of William Phillis and the Legislative Services Commission, here is a list of 151 things, some of them quite costly, that public schools are required to do that charter schools are exempted from:  ...

Female GOP Chair Requests Equal Pay, Is Accused of "Souring The Mood"

Susan Hutchinson, chair of the Washington state Republican party, was recently elected to be the party's chair. Hutchinson is reportedly making $20,000 less than her male predecessor, cutting the salary from $95,000 to $75,000. When confronted about the drastic pay difference, Washington Republicans said there was a "budget shortfall." Hutchinson, however, sees it as a direct advancement in the War on Women. In an internal memo to the Washington GOP executive committee, Hutchinson said the...

Celebrating with Paul Tipps

ProgressOhio's event honoring Paul Tipps was a great success. During Paul's long career he held nine elected political offices and was involved in international diplomacy, including state sponsored trips to China during the 70s, representing the president at a 1980 event in Israel, and chairing a task force to oversee Puerto Rican elections. He eventually began one of the most influential, independent lobbying firms in Ohio. Pictures from the event are below:...

ProgressOhio Statement on JobsOhio Audit

ProgressOhio Executive Director Brian Rothenberg made the following statement regarding the release by the state auditor of the JobsOhio audit: It is no surprise that the toxic mix of public money in a private corporation has lead to serious lack of ethical concerns raised in the state audit report. This is why the constitution specifically prohibits public money in private entities. Since this is the first and last audit that will be allowed under the...