Welcome to the Prosperity Project

Where you can make a difference in the future of our state

How do your elected representatives perform
when it comes it issues that affect job security,
economic competitiveness, taxes,
and your family’s future prosperity? 
Find out by viewing detailed information
on individual lawmakers by clicking here. 
Then just enter your ZIP code and click to begin!

Proposal to require more sick leave benefits could hurt Ohio's economy and make it harder for employers to reward good employees

Ohioans could have the chance to vote on a ballot initiative that would place severe demands on employers by requiring them to offer greater amounts of paid leave in many more situations than they currently do.  While Ohio's employers recognize the need to provide employees paid leave in appropriate situations, the proposed changes will likely make it harder for employers to be fair to all employees, and could have a significant negative impact on their ability to financially reward their best workers.  Learn more here. 

News Update: 

Governor, Lt. Gov. ask Ohioans to oppose 'unworkable, unwieldy' sick leave measure

News Report: Study shows paid sick leave mandate would cost Ohio 75,000 jobs

Editorials:  Gov. Strickland should lead the effort to defeat sick-day mandate 
                  Governor must fight jobs-killer sick leave proposal 

2008 Election Information

This year, Ohio voters will elect candidates for President, members of the United States Congress, Justices of the Ohio Supreme Court, members of the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, and decide the outcome of important statewide ballot issues.  For more information, see our elections info page and Voting Toolkit.  

Presidential Campaign Information: Ohio voters will be able to cast their General Election ballots for Presidential candidates as early as Oct. 1 with early voting!  Find information about all of the candidates and links to official web sites here.

See why your vote matters because of Ohio's deciding role in Presidential elections. 

Ohio Presidential Primary Results:

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Our EZ vote system is designed to help you register to vote, take advantage of Early Voting, find your local polling place and elections office information, and provide access to everything else you need to know to make your vote count.  Just click and enter your ZIP code to begin.

On these pages we present information to help you learn about important issues affecting every Ohioan's future prosperity.  We want you to cast your vote at election time and become more involved in the election process.  But we don't - and won't - tell you how to vote.  That decision is up to you.