Couple of things that make this story worth reading. First, Republican Speaker Jon Husted deserves credit for his continuing to lead Ohio forward not only for today, but for future generations to come. Second, you can see where the Bible toting Democrat Governor “Rev” Strickland vetoed a provision of a bill that in many pro-life circles will be viewed as going against their efforts to protect life. From the Post Dispatch:

For more than a month, Strickland has expressed opposition to Senate Republicans’ plan to spend $200 million of state reserve funds for local highway and bridge projects. The money replaced $200 million that Strickland and Ohio legislative leaders initially agreed to take from the Ohio Turnpike.

But a number of legislators with districts near the turnpike, which stretches across northern Ohio, objected to drawing money from the toll-collecting highway.

The rainy-day fund, currently at nearly $1.1 billion, is typically held for emergencies or budget shortfalls during slow economic times.

“The governor has expressed serious concerns about setting a precedent of using the rainy-day fund for new expenditures,” spokesman Keith Dailey said.

Strickland left in the requirement that the $200 million be spent, but he eliminated the transfer date of July 1. Dailey said the money, under the original plan, was not to be spent until next year, so this gives Strickland about a year to work with legislative leaders to find another source for the money.

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