Gov. Kasich’s Week in Review
Saturday, June 18 through Friday, June 24, 2011 

Saturday, June 18, 2011 

Gov. John R. Kasich joined President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the U.S. House Representatives John Boehner for golf at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. 

Monday, June 20, 2011 

Kasich signed Executive Order 2011-10K authorizing the State Medical Board of Ohio to establish standards and procedures for pain management clinics in Ohio to help fight prescription drug abuse and prevent clinics from operating as “pill mills.” 

Kasich signed Executive Order 2011-11K restricting the movement of hardwood logs, firewood, stumps, roots and branches out of Tate Township in Clermont County to help prevent the spread of the Asian longhorned beetle. 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 

Kasich signed Executive Order 2011-12K prohibiting state agencies from using public tax dollars to contract for services provided outside of the country. 

Thursday, June 23, 2011 

Kasich joined Department of Agriculture Director Jim Zehringer and State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler in Columbus to announce the return of fireworks and other exciting events coming to the 158th Ohio State Fair this summer. 

Kasich released a statement praising the General Assembly for its overwhelming support of House Bill 86 (Blessing, Heard), historic legislation that makes substantial changes to Ohio’s criminal sentencing laws. 

Kasich appointed James Robert Williamson to serve as a member of the Board of Tax Appeals. 

Friday, June 24, 2011 

Kasich joined executives of Janova in New Albany to announce a company expansion and upgrades that will result in the creation of 116 high-paying, full-time jobs over three years and add an additional $10.4 million in payroll. 

Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor blasted the President’s health care plan and its negative impact on Ohio’s economy in what will be a series of statewide guest columns.