Eric Kearney

Four Cincinnati Democrats on statewide ballot?

Howard Wilkinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:17 +0000

On Friday night, at the Columbus Athenaeum, the Ohio Democratic Democratic Party will hold its annual "Legacy Dinner," one of the party's largest fundraising events of the year.

"Let's celebrate our 2014 talent,'' says the announcement on the party's website, ohiodems.org.

In other words, it is a "cattle call" for potential statewide candidates.

Senate leaders look back on 2012 and look forward to next General Assembly

Karen Kasler — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:39:01 +0000

2012 was supposed to be a slow year at the Statehouse, with half of the seats in the Ohio Senate on the ballot, and with the two-year budget firmly in place. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler sat down with the departing Senate president and the minority leader to talk about the year that was – and what’s ahead.

Ohio plays a big role on first day of Democratic National Convention

Mark Heyne — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:24:51 +0000

There are quite a few Ohio ties on this first day of the Democratic National Convention from the Health and Human Services secretary to a Cincinnati firefighter who spoke out against Ohio Senate Bill 5. WVXU's Howard Wilkinson chats with Mark Heyne:

Kearney proposes debit cards for tax refunds

Jay Hanselman and Ohio Public Radio — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:20:55 +0000

A state senator from Cincinnati is introducing a bill that would let taxpayers get their income tax refund on a prepaid debit card.

Sen. Eric Kearney said the state needs to adjust to the marketplace.

“This prepaid debit card program will benefit those citizens that do not have a bank account for direct deposit, or for those who wish to avoid the hassle with paper checks and check cashing fees,” Kearney said in a statement. “They will also be able to use their prepaid debit cards in stores, online, over the phone, or anywhere that accepts debit cards.”