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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Spectrum: Lt. Gov. Tressel; Ohio budget; defense contractor setting up in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is settling in as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's right-hand man, but will he try to run to replace him? Colleen Marshall sits with the lieutenant governor for an exclusive interview as he weighs a potential run for the governor's mansion. Both property tax relief and a flat state income tax could become a reality if the latest draft of the state budget passes. 'I think it's a very exciting and very bold budget,' State Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) said. Hear how the budget could affect funding for the state's school districts. Anduril, a cutting-edge defense contractor, is setting up shop in America's heartland. 'Central Ohio is going to be vital to the future of what we do,' Anduril Senior Vice President of Strategy Zachary Mears said. Hear how the business is already making an impact on the war in Ukraine as it prepares to employ thousands of central Ohioans. Democratic strategist Spencer Dirrig and Republican strategist Terry Casey join the roundtable to discuss Tressel's political future in red-state Ohio and the disagreements between the Ohio House and Senate over the budget. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Spectrum: Tim Ryan; Vivek Ramaswamy; Ohio property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: Democratic ex-Congressman Tim Ryan said his party's brand is toxic. Hear what he says needs to happen in order to win back Ohio voters. All eyes are on who Vivek Ramaswamy might choose as his gubernatorial running mate. We'll tell you which names are being floated to join the ticket. Attorney General Dave Yost drops out of Ohio's 2026 race for governor Columbus is part of a growing list of governments suing the Trump administration. Hear what Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein hopes to accomplish with the three lawsuits he's filed. An effort to amend the state's constitution and abolish property taxes is a step closer to getting on the ballot. Will it put pressure on lawmakers at the statehouse to deliver smaller relief? Republican strategist Katie Eagan and Democratic strategist Joe Rettof weigh in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Spectrum: School issues fail; changes in state parties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: School bond issues struggled at the ballot box this week. Hear why voters appear to be more reluctant to approve funding for new buildings. Shake-ups in leadership and ideology – the changes happening in Ohio's Democratic and Republican parties. Ohio Republican Party endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for governor Voters overwhelmingly pass an extension to the state Capital Improvement Program. Learn what that $2.5 billion will pay for and why leaders said that price tag has gone up. Ohioans are feeling more economic pain. Is it a result of President Trump's policies and if so, how long will it last? Republican strategist Mark Weaver and Democratic strategist Lou Gentile join the all-star roundtable to discuss. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Spectrum: Cuts hit Alzheimer's research; House Bill 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — This week on The Spectrum: The Trump administration's mission to cut federal spending is cutting funding to Alzheimer's Disease research. What impact could the cuts have on one of America's most vulnerable populations? Moreno on immigration, Trump, stocks Ohio lawmakers pass a bill to repeal the remaining parts of the now-tainted House Bill 6; how will it reshape Ohio's energy infrastructure? An election flier is causing confusion for some voters in Hilliard. Hear from a Democratic candidate who said he's being targeted after leaving the Republican party. On the roundtable, Democratic strategist Spencer Dirrig and Republican strategist Mike Gonidakis weigh in as Donald Trump marks 100 days in office with the economy and his approval numbers in a slump. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Spectrum: Rep. Mike Carey; House Bill 6; Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — This week on The Spectrum: A one-on-one interview with Congressman Mike Carey. What is his message to constituents protesting the Trump administration. She was the first woman to serve as chief justice on Ohio's Supreme Court. Why is the placement of her portrait causing controversy? Ohio's largest corruption scandal is now the subject of a new documentary. Hear from the film's director about what astounded him the most in the House Bill 6 bribery scheme. This week on the roundtable, with House Bill 6 getting renewed attention, many may be wondering if Ohio is still a pay-to-play state? Republican strategist Mehek Cooke and Democratic strategist Joe Rettof weigh in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
