Ohio’s Operating Budget: One Month Later
Now that a month has passed since the state operating budget has been signed by Governor DeWine, we have had a chance to fully digest the contents. As you are probably aware, the major headline in the press was the 17-day delay in getting it passed. And while it may appear that the budget was […]
Small Business Legislation in Ohio’s Lame Duck Session
Now that the nail-biting mid-term elections are over, the legislature can get back to business. But what does getting back to business look like given the election results? The agenda for the end of the year promises to be less exciting than it could have been if democrats were to be taking over the governor’s […]
Gov. Kasich is Closed-minded on Regulatory Reform
On the last day before Sub. SB 221 would have inadvertently become law, with or without a signature, Gov. Kasich vetoed the bill. SBCO’s founder was not terribly surprised by the decision but was hoping that the governor would at least take no action and merely let it become law. Immediately after SBCO got […]
Fertility Centers Face Regulation after March Incident
There are no words to describe how saddening it is that over 950 patients may have lost their ability to grow or start a family as a result of a freezer failure at the University Hospital’s (UH) Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio. Storage of eggs and embryos involves patient trust and the March 3rd […]
Payday Lending Reform Bill was a Slap in the Face of Small Business Owners
With super majorities in the House and Senate, the republican led general assembly has been busy passing pro-business, I mean, anti-business policies such as House Bill 123. HB 123, commonly referred to as the payday lending reform bill has been promoted by supporters as a consumer protection effort. Firstly, it is important to preface […]
SBCO Advocates for Protecting Employers from Certain Occupational Licensure Board Practices
This morning, SBCO submitted a written letter of support for SB 255, a bill that gives the legislature expanded authority and oversight over state occupational boards. Here is the text of our letter: Chairman William Coley II Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Chairman Coley and members […]
