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State Chapters => State Politics/Government => Topic started by: Free Vulcan on October 02, 2016, 09:01:05 pm

Title: Ohio: Bill would allow lawmakers to decide fate of many state agencies
Post by: Free Vulcan on October 02, 2016, 09:01:05 pm
hio lawmakers could more easily do away with state agencies under a bill that recently passed the state Senate.

The proposal would affect departments charged with paving roads, monitoring clean water, regulating dangerous wild animals and funding schools.

Critics of the plan say it’s a risky approach that could create gridlock and allow lawmakers to hold departments “hostage” in political maneuvers. But backers say it seeks to improve accountability and efficiency in state government.

Some questions and answers about the bill:...

Read more at: http://www.vindy.com/news/2016/oct/02/bill-would-allow-lawmakers-to-decide-fat/#sthash.CRWwiNmG.dpuf