John Kasich, Governor of Ohio, has signed an executive order which will actually increase the size of the state government.
WSAZ:
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has ordered a review of Ohio's regulations to find out what economic effect they have on small businesses.
Kasich signed his first executive order Monday to create what he called a "Common Sense Initiative" office. Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor will lead the effort....
.....Kasich also appointed Taylor to be director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. She's a certified public accountant who previously served as the state auditor.....
I wonder if Kasich will duplicate the same business initiatives that Gov. Strickland had already instituted.
>>> People were wondering if the office of Gov. Kasich actually had a human being answering the telephone today. The constituent services telephone helpline is (614) 644-4357, as posted at Plunderbund.
**** Some Ohioans greeted the inauguration of John Kasich in the form of protests. ProgressOhio:
Hundreds of Ohioans braved the cold Saturday to protest John Kasich's attacks on unions, workers' rights, the environment, and public schools.
Ohio faces an $8 billion biannual budget deficit. Using the budget crisis as a pretext, Kasich and his fellow Republicans have broadcast their intention to cut wages and benefits for public workers, privatize state functions, and cut public education. In addition, they are expected to propose financial aid cuts and tuition increases.....
Given Kasich's disdain for union workers, teachers, unionized state employees, and unionized first responders, protests might become quite popular.