Gov. Kasich's second -term oath, gala set for Jan. 12

Last of a three-part series

COLUMBUS

Gov. John Kasich is set to take the oath of office for his second term during a midnight swearing-in ceremony at the Statehouse Jan. 12, followed by a public event the next day and a gala ball.

The latter will coincide with college football’s national championship game, which could take on an added significance if Ohio State is involved.

Asked about that potential conflict, the governor told an audience of business people in Columbus that the Buckeyes’ potential appearance won’t change his plans.

“No,” he answered. “We’ll have some big-screen TVs for you, but we’re not going to change how the state works.”

The football question was one of the lighter queries during Kasich’s year-end speech to chamber of commerce groups, where he also addressed a variety of topics, from Medicaid expansion to tax reform.

Read more of what he said in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.