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CURRENT ISSUES

Reform Ohio Now
http://www.reformohionow.org

Ohio has always been a great state, but times are tough. Ohio leads the country in job losses, and young people are leaving in droves. Our capitol is racked by numerous scandals, and elected officials still pander to big donors and ignore working people.
But now there's something we can do about it.
Reform Ohio Now is supporting four amendments on the ballot this November - real, common-sense reforms to take our state back from the politicians who have failed us.

Vote YES on Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5!

Issue 2: Makes it easier to vote by allowing all Ohioans to vote by mail.
Issue 3: Helps stop the influence of big money in elections by greatly reducing campaign contributions.
Issue 4: Stops politicians from drawing their own legislative districts and puts an Independent Commission in charge of this process.
Issue 5: Places a Bi-partisan Board of Supervisors in charge of Ohio's elections instead of a partisan official who backs candidates and takes sides in elections.

If you would like to get involved with Reform Ohio Now try here!

Help Save The ARC!

The following message is from Sarah E. Sexton, Athens City Council - At Large

"There is a group of Republicans in the U.S. Congress trying to eliminate the Appalachian Regional Commission. It serves the 13 Appalachian states that truly need its help. In Athens, the ARC has provided funds last year for more than $100,000 for Athens water system improvements at the plant on Columbus Road; provided almost $500,000 to open the Innovation Center (business incubator) where Diagnostic Hybrids (DHI) is located (who primarily employs OU grads); and, of course, the internship and other research opportunities created by the partnership between the Governor's Office of Appalachia and the Voinovich Leadership Center."

If you would like to help save the ARC start by sending this letter to your congressional representatives and senators.