David Daniels has been awarded endorsements from:

Ohio Nurses Association

Ohio Society of CPAs

National Federation of Independent Business

And was named ’2010 Friend of Agriculture’ by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

September 2010

Dear Representative Daniels,

We are pleased to inform you that you have earned the endorsement of The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association – Political Action Committee.

As you already know, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association is a volunteer driven organization of more than 1,500 member companies that serves as the voice of manufacturers in the Ohio General Assembly and before state regulatory agencies. We represent manufacturing companies of all sizes, from every part of the state.

These companies employ thousands of workers in your district, provide more than one-half of the business tax receipts collected by state and local governments and create exceptional products that are used across the world.

The OMA is dedicated to working with Ohio lawmakers and leaders on a wide range of issues that would enhance the global competitive advantage for manufacturing in Ohio including comprehensive reforms to Ohio’s tax and civil justice systems, improvements to the workers’ compensation system, streamlined environmental permitting, a comprehensive state energy policy and an effective workforce development system.

In the end, we are committed to creating the best possible environment for Ohio manufacturers to flourish and establishing opportunity for all Ohio businesses to succeed and for all Ohioans to enhance their quality of life.

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if we can further assist you.

Thank you.

COLUMBUS— Following Governor Strickland’s State of the State address, Representative David Daniels (R – Greenfield) delivered the following remarks:

“I am disappointed that the State of the State message fell short in providing hope to many citizens of Ohio. While there was some discussion of new initiatives and incentives, there was very little to assure us that the Administration would work to reduce the size of government and reign in state spending. It is no secret that the next biennial budget will be difficult to balance without a combination of both job growth and reduced spending. I stand ready to work with anyone interested in an honest discussion as to where we can reduce our spending, lessen regulatory burdens on small businesses, and make Ohio attractive to those that create jobs.”

Columbus, Ohio – Representative David Daniels, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives, is pleased to announce that there are a total of 275 scholarships available to Ohio graduates in the class of 2010 who wish to attend one of Ohio’s Career Colleges and Schools.

These scholarships are provided by the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools without any cost to the state. The primary objective of these selected programs is to prepare individuals for a career in one of Ohio’s businesses or industries.

Students from the graduating class of 2010 may wish to contact Representative Daniels’ office at (614) 466-3506, or their guidance counselor for more details concerning these scholarships.

Representative Daniels indicates that this is a real opportunity for the class of 2010 to further their education during or after high school in one of Ohio’s trade or business schools at little or no cost.

COLUMBUS—State Representative David T. Daniels (R-Greenfield) today announced the passage of House Bill 318 by the Ohio Legislature. The measure will suspend the final installment of the income tax reductions set forth in 2005, obligating Ohio’s taxpayers to pay nearly $900 million in new taxes.

“Ohio’s budget problems will only get worse as a result of the passage of House Bill 318,” Daniels said. “The deficit we are facing currently is only a glimpse of things to come in the next biennial budget and the passage of this bill does nothing to address the problems we will face in the next budget process. Though the problems Ohioans will face in the next budget will not be solved unless we are willing to find viable ways to deliver the essential services that are required, many long-term solutions put forth by my colleagues were rejected.”

House Republicans have maintained steadfast opposition to the tax increase included in the House Bill 318 because it failed to accompany any cost-containment measures, thereby disproportionately growing the size of state government. Governor Strickland and House Democrats supported the retroactive 4.2 percent tax increase while disregarding all House Republican initiatives to reduce wasteful government spending.

“This tax increase will become clear to the residents of Ohio as they prepare to file their tax forms next year,” Daniels said. “Employers have been withholding taxes on employees in 2009 based on the lower rate. Many Ohioans will find that they have not met their tax liability through withholding as is most often the case.” Daniels added that increasing the tax rate will hit small business hard in Ohio because many small businesses pay business taxes based on the Ohio personal income tax schedule. “If we are to increase job opportunities in southern Ohio, raising taxes on those most likely to create jobs is not the answer.”

“I voted no on HB 318 because it failed to do anything to address the long-term problems we are facing in Ohio, and because it will create obstacles for the small businesses that are our best hope for economic growth in our region of the state and damage our ability to provide a job-friendly environment.”

Since January, nearly 175,000 Ohioans have lost their jobs and thousands more have given up the search to find new employment. With Ohio’s unemployment at a 25-year high, state government must trim wasteful spending and reduce the burden on taxpayers and small businesses.

In November, the House State Government Committee, on which I serve as Ranking Member, heard testimony on House Bill 25. House Bill 25 was introduced by Representative John Adams in January to repair Ohio’s structural inefficiencies and improve the job climate. When enacted, this legislation will consolidate Ohio’s executive branch from 24 departments to 11 in an effort to eliminate duplicative spending and staffing inefficiencies. The plan is a fundamental restructuring to the way the state of Ohio does business, so we can create jobs, attract businesses and revitalize Ohio’s economy.

When enacted this legislation aims to put more money back into the pockets of Ohioans by saving $1 billion each year and creating sustainable government that works for the people, specifically our employers. House Bill 25 is just one example of what lawmakers can do to address Ohio’s budget crisis and find sustainable solutions to create the jobs Ohioans urgently need.

To strengthen our economy Ohio must become more attractive to business owners and entrepreneurs. Only by creating jobs can we hope to overcome the current fiscal crisis. By developing new ideas to spur economic development and working to lower our tax burden on citizens, we can once again see Ohio prosper. It is also understood by my colleagues and I that strengthening our economy must be done through providing any opportunity we can.

Ohio is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, with a vast amount of resources unlike anywhere else in the country. The future is bright for our great state, and finding solutions to the issues most important to you is my highest priority. As I continue to advocate for responsible government here in Columbus, I would like to hear your views. As always, please contact my office at (614) 466-3506 or write to me, State Representative David T. Daniels, at 77 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 with any questions or concerns.

This year, the 86^th Ohio House District has been hit hardest by the recession.Unemployment rates in Highland (15.9 percent), Pike (15.1 percent) and Clinton (14.8 percent) counties are currently the three highest in Ohio. It is vital that the Ohio Legislature take aggressive action toward rejuvenating Ohio’s communities and attracting jobs to the state.

Unfortunately, the passage of the state operating budget in July set Ohio up for years of economic struggle. Fundamentally flawed and unsustainable, the $50.5 billion bill relied on short-term revenue sources like tax increases and $7 billion in one-time money, which leaves one questioning how long-term projects will be funded once these limited funds are depleted.  It also increased state spending by $1 billion each year when spending should have been trimmed. This recession should have been a time of careful budgeting and trimmed pork, not government growth and increased spending.

Because of the unsustainable nature of this biennial budget, the next budget will be very difficult to balance. Taxpayers could suffer considerable tax increases as well as widespread cuts to vital services. With so many of our neighbors out of work, further raising taxes will kill more jobs and slow our recovery. For this reason, we need to take immediate action to rein in the cost of state government, increase efficiency and attract jobs to our community.

To preserve the long-term financial security of southern Ohio, I introducedHouse Concurrent Resolution 28 with the hopes of retaining the vital jobs of the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC), located in Piketon. This resolution urged President Obama to support the $30 million loan to USEC to develop its uranium-enrichment technology and build a new plant in Pike County, which would bring hundreds of jobs to the region.

This American Centrifuge technology would help our long-term goal of energy independence and build a solid foundation for job growth in southern Ohio. However, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it no longer plans to provide these funds to the Piketon plant, which could affect as many as 8,000 jobs right here in our backyard. I believe that investing in this facility could have gone a long way toward rebuilding our state economy while reducing our country’s dependence on foreign energy. Without this grant, Ohio’s job market will continue to plummet.

To prevent any further job loss in Ohio, I co-sponsored House Bill 25 to reduce wasteful spending, lower the tax burden on families and businesses, and transform Ohio into a job-friendly economy. This bill would hold down the cost of state government by eliminating duplicative services and trimming waste. If enacted, this legislation could save Ohio’s taxpayers $1 billion annually without jeopardizing the vital services state agencies provide for our communities.

During these difficult times, state leaders have a responsibility to ensure that government is operating as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. We should not return to the taxpayers without first examining strategies to make government work better for the people it serves. With 2010 quickly approaching, I will continue to work to bring new job opportunities and economic growth to our district.

Please feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns. You can reach my office by calling (614) 466-3506 or by mail at State Representative David T. Daniels, 77 S. High Street, 10^th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You may also email me at District86@ohr.state.oh.us