- Supreme Court decision on federal health care law could fire up young voters
Saturday, 19 May 2012, 10:00 pm - Kucinich swan song: Editorial cartoon
Saturday, 19 May 2012, 9:31 am - Rep. Jim Renacci claims vote by Rep. Betty Sutton would import terrorists
Friday, 18 May 2012, 11:10 pm - Post office wont close Cleveland-area branches, but will cut hours in rural areas
Friday, 18 May 2012, 9:05 pm - New partnership will help Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted cut down on voter fraud
Friday, 18 May 2012, 9:00 pm - Sherrod Brown campaign says Josh Mandel opposed the auto industry rescue: PolitiFact Ohio
Friday, 18 May 2012, 3:16 pm
President Niehaus Addresses Record Crowd
On April 12th, OLA hosted close to 70 members at a Signature Series lunch featuring guest speaker, Senate President Tom Niehaus. The Bistro Room at the Capitol Club was the scene for the event that was enjoyed by those lucky enough to secure a seat! Watch your email inbox for details on the next OLA Signature Series Lunch! L to R: Mike Carroll, Mike Morrison, Rob Eshenbaugh, OLA President Cheryl Subler, Senate President Tom Niehaus, Kurt Leib, Kelly McGivern and Lora Miller.
Vintage Ball Game May 22, 2012
For a list of Legislators playing, click Legislators_playing_ball
For a flyer with additional details, click Baseball
President Niehaus Addresses Record Crowd
2012 Board Seated at Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception March 13th
The 2012 Board of Trustees was elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting on March 13, 2012 at the Capital Club. Following the meeting, the members joined legislators from the 129th General Assembly at a reception in the President’s Dining Room. A full article on the meeting can be found under the “OLA Headlines” [...]
Eshenbaugh Receives 2011 President’s Award
At the 2012 Annual Meeting, outgoing president Kelly McGivern announced to the membership that her choice for the President’s Award was Rob Eshenbaugh.
“Rob was an easy choice” said McGivern. ”As chair of the Ethics & Professionalism Committee, Rob steered two major initiatives during 2011: The Certification Program and the Mentorship Program and both have been [...]
JLEC Renewal Changes Announced Nov. 7, 2011
Follow this link to see the memo.
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Office of Budget & Management Director Keen addresses over 60 members at Lunch
Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Tim Keen addressed over 60 OLA members at the April Signature Series Lunch on April 15th. The Bistro Room at the Capital Club was the site for the highly successful event.
More lunches are in the planning stages, so check back weekly!
David Yost Spoke at August 20th Signature Series Lunch
The Ohio Lobbying Association held the second of two scheduled Signature Series lunches on Friday, August 20th. Republican candidate for Auditor of State David Yost shared his vision for the State and answered questions at the Columbus Capitol Club.
The Democratic candidate, David Pepper, was well received at the August 6th lunch and members greeted [...]
JLEC Updates Ohio Lobbying Handbook
OLA Members Thanked for Statehouse Contributions
On June 9th, Bill Byers, OLA President-elect and Yvonne Lesicko, Past President, attended the unveiling of the Ohio Statehouse Museum to accept an award presented to the association for the generous contribution of our members.
A “thank you” note from the Foundation Board reads, in part:
“Because of your generous gift, the Capitol Square Foundation is achieving [...]
JLEC unveils new online filing system
Introducing a new online filing system called the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC.). Stay tuned for more information.
L-R: Mike Carroll, Alexandra Duquenne, Josh Kohlschmidt, Sen. John Glenn
The scholarships are awarded as part of OLAs annual program designed to encourage undergraduate students toward a career in public service. Mike Carroll, At-Large member of the OLA Board of Trustees and Chair of the OLA Education & Outreach Committee, awarded the scholarships on June 2, 2011 at a Learning Community dinner celebration featuring Glenn School founders former Senator John and Annie Glenn. The competitive scholarships will help defray the cost of the students’ education, and were awarded based on scholastic achievement, outstanding political or governmental service, community service, participation in extra-curricular activities, and other awards and recognitions.
John Glenn congratulates Alexandra Duquenne
Mike Carroll presents Josh Kohlschmidt with the OLA $1,000 Scholarship