Snollygoster /tags/snollygoster Snollygoster en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:46:10 GMT Congressman Jim Jordan deposed in ongoing Ohio State University sex abuse lawsuit /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-24/congressman-jim-jordan-deposed-in-ongoing-ohio-state-university-sex-abuse-lawsuit There have been major developments in the ongoing lawsuit against Ohio State University by sexual assault victims of former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:46:10 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-24/congressman-jim-jordan-deposed-in-ongoing-ohio-state-university-sex-abuse-lawsuit Is Columbus ready for the growth? /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-10/is-columbus-ready-for-the-growth Once labeled a cow-town, known mainly for its college football team, Columbus is asserting itself as a major regional and national city and the growth projections are kind of startling. But is Columbus ready? Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:52:51 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-10/is-columbus-ready-for-the-growth DeWine signs budget with 67 line-item vetoes /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-03/dewine-signs-budget-with-67-line-item-vetoes Gov. DeWine signed the biennial budget into law and made 67 line-item vetoes. He nixed a plan to allow counties to reduce property taxes if school districts had a lot of money in their savings accounts. But the richest Ohioans get a 20% income tax cut. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:53:11 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-07-03/dewine-signs-budget-with-67-line-item-vetoes What’s up with Ohio Democrats? /podcast/snollygoster/2025-06-19/whats-up-with-ohio-democrats The Ohio Democratic Party has a new chair. Amy Acton is building a campaign to run for Ohio governor. And everyone is waiting for Sherrod Brown to announce his plans. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:40:13 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-06-19/whats-up-with-ohio-democrats New budget plan would cut taxes for Ohioans making more than $100K annually /podcast/snollygoster/2025-06-12/new-budget-plan-would-cut-taxes-for-ohioans-making-more-than-100k-annually The third version of the state budget is out, and it proposes cutting taxes for any Ohioan making more than $100,000 a year. The State Senate would do that by flattening the state income tax. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:20:32 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-06-12/new-budget-plan-would-cut-taxes-for-ohioans-making-more-than-100k-annually Ohio lawmakers explore income tax cuts as property taxes rise /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-29/ohio-lawmakers-explore-income-tax-cuts-as-property-taxes-rise Taxes have come to dominate the political debate in Washington, and they loom as a growing concern at the Ohio Statehouse. Thu, 29 May 2025 19:37:47 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-29/ohio-lawmakers-explore-income-tax-cuts-as-property-taxes-rise Majority of Ohioans anticipate negative impact from tariffs, poll reveals /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-08/majority-of-ohioans-anticipate-negative-impact-from-tariffs-poll-reveals A panel of experts breaks down President Trump's falling approval numbers in polls and the uncertainty over tariffs. Thu, 08 May 2025 20:17:42 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-08/majority-of-ohioans-anticipate-negative-impact-from-tariffs-poll-reveals New poll shows decline in Trump approval among Ohio voters /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-01/new-poll-shows-decline-in-trump-approval-among-ohio-voters A new poll shows Trump has a 47% approval rating while 48% disapprove—a statistical tie—but that number is down 7 points from February. The poll’s co-director, Bowling Green State University political science professor Robert Alexander, joins the show. Thu, 01 May 2025 19:32:12 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-05-01/new-poll-shows-decline-in-trump-approval-among-ohio-voters Public financing for professional sports facilities /podcast/snollygoster/2025-04-17/public-financing-for-professional-sports-facilities The Browns are looking to move to a new domed stadium in suburban Cleveland. And state lawmakers seem eager to help. The governor wants to tax sports betting companies and use the money to help the Browns and other teams. The Ohio House wants the state to borrow $600 million to just help the Browns. Kennesaw State University economics professor J.C. Bradbury joins the show. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:26:21 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-04-17/public-financing-for-professional-sports-facilities What will Sherrod do? /podcast/snollygoster/2025-04-03/what-will-sherrod-do Last week, former Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the formation of the Dignity of Work Institute. The goal, he says, is to help Democrats and Republicans better understand the lives of American workers. It also keeps him in the spotlight as he considers whether to run for office again. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:27:25 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2025-04-03/what-will-sherrod-do