House Speaker William Batchelder http://wyso.org en Ohio Lawmaker Wants Kasich Speech at Statehouse http://wyso.org/post/ohio-lawmaker-wants-kasich-speech-statehouse <p>A Youngstown-area state lawmaker is protesting Ohio Gov. John Kasich's plans to deliver his State of the State speech outside Columbus again this year.</p><p>In a letter sent Tuesday, state Rep. Ronald Gerberry asked House Speaker William Batchelder to reject any request by Kasich to change the speech's venue. Gerberry said moving the address "significantly destroys" the historic tradition of holding the joint session in House chambers.</p> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:57:58 +0000 Associated Press 27662 at http://wyso.org