English-only in Ohio?

Posted on: February 13th, 2008
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“A Green Township Republican introduced a bill Tuesday to make English the state’s official language.

Rep. Bob Mecklenborg, who was appointed to the Ohio House in October, is being challenged in the March 4 primary election by Dick Hammersmith, a conservative political consultant.

The bill, which has the support of House Speaker Jon Husted, would ensure that in order for Ohio’s actions and laws to be considered authoritative and legal, they must be communicated in English, its backers say.”*

*From: http://news.cincinnati.com
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