State may abolish foundation, raid its coffers

State may abolish foundation, raid its coffers

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Legislators and Gov. Ted Strickland hit on a novel way to end a legal battle holding up their economic stimulus plan: abolish the group that filed the lawsuit. The House is expected to approve legislation today, April 30, that would abolish the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation. "We're going to put an end to this costly discussion once and for all and move ahead with the economic stimulus package," said House Speaker Jon Husted, R-Kettering.

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It's about time that lawmakers see the priority of getting rid of state funded programs that burden the taxpayers and spend it where it counts - on things that will directly benefit most everyone who works.

My applauds go out to my governor and the State of Ohio, for taking a positive step towards helping the people of Ohio.

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