Panelists: Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Employee Background Checks;  Campaign News; Ohio and Climate Change Legislation; Bowling Alleys want slot machines.

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