In the 2008 Presidential election, approx. 62.2% of eligible citizens voted. After 2008, voter turnout declined to 41.8% (2010), 58.6% (2012), and 36.6% (2014). The 2014 voter year represented, by most estimates, the lowest voter turnout in 70 years. Given these percentages : If you did not vote in the 2014 General Election, why? Give your opinion by taking the survey! (more…)
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TRANSFORMING OHIO FOR JOBS & GROWTH: BUDGET
Ohio is making a strong comeback. Between January 2011 and May 2013, Ohioans created more than 170,000 private sector jobs, our unemployment rate is down from 9.0 to 7.0 percent and wages are growing faster than the rest of the U.S. This progress is the product of the pro-growth policies of the FY2012-13 budget and the work done since then to build upon them. Over the past five months, the governo...
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A Billion Back Proposal
The Bureau of Workers Compensation is proposing a $1 billion dividend for private employers and public-taxing districts paying into Ohio’s workers’ compensation system. Under the proposed dividend, more than 210,000 Ohio private employers and public-taxing districts would receive approximately 56% of their annual premium in the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 policy period. BWC may present the div...
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Ohio Jumps 13 Spots in CEO Ranking!
Ohio experienced the biggest jump from 2012 to 2013 in Chief Executive magazine’s Best and Worst States for Business Rankings. Ohio jumped 13 spots from 35th to 22nd. Since 2009, Ohio has risen 23 spots, from 45th to 22nd. (more…)
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Lisa Arzate, Salesperson of the Year
The Dayton Area Board of Realtor's honored our very own Lisa Arzate with the 2012 Salesperson of the Year award. Click on 'read more' to see a news clipping about Lisa in the Real Estate section of the Dayton Daily News, where she was recently featured. (more…)
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