Last week, the Ohio House finally elected a new speaker. Republican Rep. Ryan Smith emerged as the winner and was sworn in after an extensive nomination showdown Wednesday. The next day, the House got back to work and passed 28 bills, including legislation on payday lending.
Join us for a discussion on the unprecedented speaker battle, the new legislation, and more.
Guests:
- Jo Ingles, reporter/producer, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
- Jackie Borchardt, statehouse reporter, Cleveland.com
- Darrel Rowland, public affairs editor, The Columbus Dispatch