June 9, 2013

John Kasich means Ohio jobs

Republican leadership in Ohio is working. Week after week, Ohio businesses are announcing new good paying jobs that will help Ohio's families. Governor John Kasich's pro-growth policies are paving the way. He also knows that we still have a long way to go, which is why Governor Kasich is committed to making sure Ohio workers have the training they need to succeed. Click here for more on the Governor's commitment to job training. You can also view Governor Kasich's recent remarks about new jobs in Wilmington here. 

Ohio has come a long way since the Republican ticket was elected in 2010 to clean up after Ted Strickland and the Democrats, who did nothing and watched as more than 400,000 jobs left our state. By balancing budgets, cutting taxes, and streamlining regulations, Republican leaders like Governor Kasich, Speaker Batchelder, and Senate President Faber have been getting the government out of the way to help Ohio families and businesses prosper.

Lt. Gov. Taylor protecting Ohioans from Obama's failures

Lt. Governor Mary Taylor is continuing to work to show how Ohioans can protect themselves from President Obama's disastrous health care law. Be sure to read and share Lt. Governor Taylor's analysis here. 

Obamacare, which Republicans have worked hard for years to repeal, is taking effect now. It shifts costs from the federal government to the states, adds mandates to already burdened state programs, and raises taxes. The new report shows what we already knew: health care costs will rise because of Obamacare, not come down as the President promised.

Speaker Boehner leads Ohio Republicans fighting for jobs and accountability

Meanwhile, President Obama and U.S. Senate Democrats in Washington, D.C. continue to demonstrate their incompetence and dishonesty. President Obama's Administration is exposed more every day. Spying on private phone records and the media, harassing conservative civic groups with burdensome federal bureaucracies, and other scandals continue to show that the President and his allies are dedicated to playing politics above all else.

Thankfully, Ohio Republican leaders are working hard at home and in Washington to get results for Ohio's hardworking families. Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans are keeping up the pressure on Obama and the Democrats to come clean on their scandals and focus on creating jobs. Speaker Boehner lays out House Republican plans to create jobs and hold Obama and the Democrats accountable here.

Ohio congressional Republicans are working alongside Speaker Boehner for jobs and accountability. Congressmen Steve Chabot, Bob Gibbs, and Jim Renacci are demanding answers from the Administration regarding the EPA's bias against conservative civic groups. Read the latest on their efforts from The Plain Dealer. You'll also want to read The Columbus Dispatch on Congressman Tiberi's latest thoughts about the continuing IRS scandal.

Senator Rob Portman and Congressman Bill Johnson recently commemorated the anniversary of the World War Two Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6th, 1944. In commemorating the sacrifices of brave American troops and their allies, we remember the enormous human cost of liberating oppressed nations from tyranny.

Senator Rob Portman and Congressman Bill Johnson are working to commemorate this historic endeavor on the World War II Memorial with the words that President Roosevelt prayed with the nation on D-Day. You may read more about their laudable efforts here from Senator Portman's office.

Josh Mandel investing Ohio dollars wisely

Treasurer Josh Mandel's stewardship of Ohio's finances continues to be effective. Recently, he has been working hard to spread the word about the STAR Plus investment program. Read about his recent visit to Washington Court House to discuss a local library's investment in the fund here.

Future of the Ohio GOP 

As your Chairman I am proud to work alongside you to support our Republican leaders. Since taking office as Chairman, I have been meeting with grassroots Republican leaders across the state, from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. Just in the last week, I've met with spirited Republican groups in Marion, Toledo, and Butler County, and we held a grassroots conference call with leaders from all over the state. 

This coming week I'll be in Strongsville, Cincinnati, Springfield, Athens, and Cleveland. I appreciate the feedback I get from all of these meetings, and I look forward to having more discussions with GOP leadership in the days to come. 

One thing is clear: Ohio is better off with our dedicated Republican leadership team, and we can look forward to all the hard work ahead to help continue Ohio's successes.

On June 29th we will be holding our annual State Dinner at the new Downtown Hilton in Columbus. We will be honored to have New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez as our dynamic keynote speaker. Please keep an eye on your inbox for forthcoming details regarding program and registration for this important State Party event. 

Sincerely,

Matt Borges

Chairman, Ohio Republican Party