Category Archives: state government
Farmers Markets Proliferating
The Dispatch ran a story in this morning’s paper about the surging popularity of farmers markets in Ohio. According to the state’s Department of Agriculture, the number of markets or roadside stands in Ohio has increased from 500 in 2006 … Continue reading
Filed under Farmer's Market, state government
Bike Racks Might Be Mandatory in Columbus
Soon, there might be new legislation on the books in central Ohio that would require certain businesses to have at least two bike racks available for patrons. Columbus’s Department of Development has proposed a new rule that would require businesses … Continue reading
Filed under biking, state government
Dispatch: Ohio Gets Renewable Energy Stimulus Cash
Today was another good day for renewable energy prospects in Ohio. The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that Ohio will receive some $38.4 million in stimulus money for renewable and energy efficient projects throughout the state. “Ohio awarded federal … Continue reading
Ohio Gets Solar Boost
The Ohio House of Representatives passed some significant “green” legislation on Tuesday, implementing a pilot program which will install solar PV (photovoltaic) panels in 70 of the biggest school districts in Ohio. “Solar Schools Pilot Program Will Put Ohioans to … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, Solar Photovoltaic, state government, Sustainability
Ohio Fourth in the Country for Green Jobs
A story in Saturday’s Columbus Dispatch brought some good news to the end of an already good and productive week. A report published by the Pew Charitable Trusts foundation ranked Ohio 4th in the nation for new, green jobs, with … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, state government, Sustainability
Sustainable Agriculture at W.C.
Last night, Ohio Agriculture Director Robert Boggs and Senior Program Manager for Ohio Sustainable Agriculture Amalie Lipstreu addressed a crowd of almost 100 community members at the Kelly Center on the Wilmington College campus. The presentation, as I mentioned in … Continue reading
Clinton County Fresh Network
Tonight I, along with local farmers, fellow VISTA volunteers and community members involved in the Grow Food, Grow Hope Garden Initiative, will be attending a dinner presentation at the college about the benefits of building a homegrown, locally sourced food … Continue reading
Ohio scraps new "Beautfiul Ohio" license plates
I was a bit disappointed to see that the state decided to cancel any further production of a new Ohio license plate, which was slated to become the new state standard. Production was halted due to the lagging … Continue reading
Filed under state government
Ohio Environmental Groups Worry About Stimulus Cash
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting today that several Ohio environmental groups (Environment Ohio, Sierra Club, etc.) are concerned that the state has not met adequate guidelines set by the Obama administration to receive $96 million in energy stimulus … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, Obama, state government, stimulus funds, weatherization
Volunteer firefighters can’t fight fire
The Columbus Dispatch reported today about a state sanctioned “controlled burn” in Shawnee State Forest that spread considerably larger than the forest service had anticipated. “Controlled Burn in Ohio Forest Called Dangerous” 5/11. That was in April. And in May … Continue reading
Filed under Forestry, general outdoors, state government
