It’s a big state, Governor

It’s a big state, Governor

Ironton Tribune: Gov. John Kasich has formally kicked off his public-private partnership Jobs Ohio program here in southern Ohio but it remains to be seen whether or not the officials in Columbus realize the state doesn’t stop at Chillicothe.

The components of the Jobs Ohio program were unveiled, the highlight of which is a $3.6 million grant program that will be specific for southeast Ohio.

The Jobs Ohio program is funded solely through the states liquor tax revenues. This is good use of these dollars but we just hope that all the money doesn’t just go to the three C’s — Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland. ...

The governor has touted Jobs Ohio as a groundbreaking approach that will better get the public and private on the same page. On paper, this looks to be true but the proof will be in the results.

Lawrence County has held its own during these challenging economic times and we aren’t asking for handouts.

We simply want the state support that the more urban areas of Ohio gets.