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Faber Announces
Regulatory Reform Bill Passed By Ohio Senate
State Senator Keith Faber (R- Celina) announced that the Ohio Senate
recently voted to approve Senate Bill 2, which seeks to improve the
state’s regulatory environment in order to reduce government red tape
that acts as barriers to job creation and retention.
“If we are to revitalize our economy and get Ohioans back to work, then
we must create a business climate that helps, rather than hinders those
companies seeking to locate or expand in Ohio,” Faber said. “The
passage of SB 2 sends a strong message that Ohio is serious about
ensuring our rules and regulations are not overly burdensome on
employers and making compliance easier.”
SB 2 establishes the Common Sense Initiative Office (CSIO), which was
originally established by Governor Kasich via executive order. This
office will be responsible for developing a small business impact
analysis tool that will be used by state agencies to determine any
adverse impact a new rule or regulation could have on small businesses.
It also creates the Small Business Advisory Council, a nine-member
panel that will advise the Governor, Lt. Governor and CSIO on any
adverse impact proposed rules may have on small businesses.
Senator Faber has been working on the issue of regulatory reform for
many years. In 2008, he chaired the Regulatory Reform Task Force, which
traveled throughout the state holding meetings and gathering input from
employers, chambers of commerce, local economic development directors
and other members of the public to help identify obstacles to doing
business in Ohio.
The task force issued a report of their findings in 2009, and Faber
introduced legislation during the last General Assembly that
incorporated many of their recommendations. Senate Bill 2 includes many
of the same provisions, such as the requirement that agencies develop
customer service standards.
“Keith Faber’s work on the Regulatory Reform Task Force laid the
groundwork for SB 2, and I want to thank him for all his work over the
years on this issue,” Hughes said. “He has long been an advocate for
making state regulations more reasonable and effective, and his efforts
helped pave the way for the passage of this bill.”
ODNR to Offer Deep
Discounts at Grand Lake St. Marys during 2011 Season
Camping, getaways, shelter house rentals and state dock fees will be
discounted at 50 percent during the 2011 season at Grand Lake St. Marys
State Park, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(ODNR).
“ODNR will continue its unprecedented move to offer its visitors deep
discounts for overnight and facility fees at Grand Lake St. Marys State
Park this season,” said Ohio State Parks Chief David Payne. “State park
visitors bring critical tourism dollars to local businesses and
communities across Ohio; it is vital that we remain innovative in our
ways to attract more visitors to Grand Lake St. Marys.”
The discounts, which begin immediately include:
• 50 percent off camping;
• 50 percent off shelter house rentals;
• 50 percent off Getaway rentals (rent-a-camp, cabins, etc.); and
• 50 percent off seasonal state dock fees.
Camping, shelter house and Getaway rental fee discounts apply from
February 1 to September 1, 2011; existing reservations will have the
discount applied at check-in.The camping and Getaway rental discounts
do not apply on Memorial Day (May 27-29) or July 4th (July 1-4) holiday
weekends.
Reservations may be made by calling toll-free (866) OHIOPARKS
(644-6727) or on-line at www.ohiostateparks.org. When making a
reservation, please select the “Grand Lake Special” from the drop-down
menu for discounts. No other discounts will apply to this special
discount, which is being offered exclusively at Grand Lake St. Marys
State Park.
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