No big pop before judgment
I was 16 years old when I made my first court appearance. It was a speeding ticket issued by then-Wilmington police officer Tom White...
Making hard work pay off again
Americans are working longer and harder than ever before, with less and less to show for it. Over the last 40 years, GDP has...
Holding court at McDonald’s
David Bailey is a friend of mine. He is tall, trim and intelligent, possessor of a nimble mind and quick wit.Our professional relationship spans...
Healthcare for all Americans
Like public education, I believe healthcare should be available to all Americans.I expressed this a few years ago, and was roundly blasted by some...
Oasis in a food desert
For one in six Ohioans, hunger and food insecurity is a constant threat to their well-being and livelihood. This is higher than every surrounding...
Stopping opioids at the border
The opioid addiction epidemic takes far too many lives and destroys too many families across Ohio, and one of the biggest culprits of the...
Raising chickens a popular choice
Have you been in any farm store lately? A common theme in many of them has been “Chick Days.”Folks who want to get started...
Tech innovations lead to jobs
One of my very favorite parts of being Speaker of the Ohio House is the increased opportunity to witness and be a part of...
Famous, and eternal, last words
People’s last words can either be some of the most crazy or most profound words ever spoken. On October 9, 2002 a woman who...
FAQ: Who is Jesus Christ?
A young man having what many would call a mid-life crisis went out and purchased the car of his dreams, a bright red BMW...