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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It’s official: Ohio to lose two U.S. House seats
It’s official: Ohio will lose two seats in the U.S. House, reducing the House delegation from 18 to 16 members, according to 2010 U.S. Census data released Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Ohio and New York are the only states losing two seats. The states losing seats were mostly in the northeast and Midwest.
As a result of the November election, Republicans will control Ohio’s U.S. House delegation next year, 13-5.
Republicans at the Statehouse will be in complete charge of drawing the new 16-district map that is expected to favor Republicans.
The new districts will be drawn by a state law crafted by the House and Senate - both controlled by Republicans - and signed by incoming Republican Gov. John Kasich.
Northeast Ohio, center of Democratic power in the state, is expected to lose one House seat but it is unclear where the other seat Ohio is losing will come from.
Other states losing seats: Illinois; Iowa, Louisiana; Massachusetts; Michigan; Missouri; New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Southern and western states gaining seats were: Arizona; Florida; Georgia; Nevada; South Carolina; Texas; Utah and Washington.
Altogether there was a shift of 12 seats in the 435-member House, affecting 18 states.
There was no change in 18 states.
California will have the most seats, 53, followed by Texas with 36.
The results occurred because of differences in population growth. Ohio’s population grew by just 1.6 percent over the decade, compared to Nevada, the state with the fastest growing population, 35 percent.
Michigan’s population actually declined, by 0.6 percent.
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TweetKasich inaugural ticket information announced
The inaugural committee for Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich and Lt. Gov.-elect Mary Taylor on Tuesday announced information for how the public may acquire tickets to inaugural activities.
Demand for public tickets is expected to exceed supply so those interested are encouraged to reserve tickets early, the Kasich-Taylor New Day Committee said in a press release. The events will run from Friday, Jan. 7 to Monday, Jan. 10.
Most events are ticketed and information has been sent to invited guests, the committee said. The committee is funded by private donations, not taxpayers’ money, in compliance with Ohio law.
Ohioans can visit http://NewDayOhio.com/Tickets or call 614-824-1152 for ticket information, the committee said.
“There are numerous opportunities for Ohioans to celebrate the inauguration of Gov.-elect John Kasich and Lt. Gov.-elect Mary Taylor and to welcome in an opportunity to restore prosperity to our great state,” Doug Preisse, committee chairman, said in a press release.
Here are events and ticket information:
Friday, Jan. 7
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor Northeast Ohio Inaugural Kickoff
Location: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Cost: No cost, ticket required
Saturday, Jan. 8
Family Day at the Statehouse
Location: Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: No cost, no ticket required to attend
Salute to Ohio’s next First Lady, Karen Waldbillig Kasich
Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Ticket required, available for $500 per person - contributions will go to charityi
Ohio Young Leaders Reception
Location: Ohio Union at the Ohio State University, Columbus
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Cost: No cost, ticket required
Sunday, Jan. 9
Inaugural Celebration Reception
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Cost: No cost, ticket required
Monday, Jan. 10
Inauguration of Gov. John Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor
Location: Ohio Theatre, Columbus
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Cost: No cost, ticket required
Inaugural Ball
Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Cost: Ticket required for admission, available at $150 per person or $250 per couple
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TweetDayton attorney suspended
In a 7-0 decision released Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court suspended the law license of Dayton attorney Kevin M. Hunt for six months.
Hunt, an attorney since 2001, neglected legal matters in a medical negligence case and divorce case, failing to respond to clients seeking information about their cases.
The court found that Hunt’s conduct violated state discipline rules that govern attorneys.
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