...State Rep. Chuck Blasdel, who is a financial adviser, said he paid $3,566 to release outstanding liens against two of his former businesses. He also said he plans to pay another $5,927 in franchise taxes and fees for one of the businesses, Executive Cigar in East Liverpool, a tobacco retail store he owned with three partners from 1997 to 1999.
The attorney general's office confirmed it released the 13 liens and received payment, but said Ohio law prohibits it from confirming the amount paid...
"It's very clear he needs to pay this money quickly. He owes about $50,000 to the state," Petro told the Vindicator editorial board earlier this week...
Possible Voting Problems Again????
According to the Post, the federal gov't has warned Ohio about its failure to comply with the Help America Vote Act. Hmmmm. I wonder who is in charge of counting the votes?!?! Oh, yes, Kenneth Blackwell! Will we continue to have voting irregularities in Ohio?
Ohio Republicans are STILL having problems with their association with Tom "Coingate" Noe. The Toledo Blade has the story.
Conservative Republican and anti-choice Senator John McCain says that Republicans are spending money like drunken sailors! Ha! The story can be found here.