News In Focus with Chris Long

Neil Patel - Candidate for the 13th Congressional District - Candidate Spotlight

Neil's journey embodies the American dream and the power of dedicated public service. As a community leader, Neil has forged partnerships that transcend borders, cultures, and political divides - bringing unprecedented economic opportunities to Ohio.
His unwavering commitment to unity, empowerment, and integrity has positioned him as a transformational leader who believes that government must serve all people, not just the connected. Through decades of diplomatic excellence, community advocacy, and business leadership, Neil has championed economic empowerment, educational access, and social justice across Ohio's diverse communities, creating thousands of jobs and facilitating billions in investment.  www.neilforohio.com 

Carey Coleman - Candidate for the 13th Congressional District in the Candidate Spotlight

Carey Coleman is a longtime Northeast Ohio radio host, community leader, and conservative voice who believes America works best when hardworking families, not political insiders, set the direction of our country. For decades, Carey also served as a TV meteorologist on national, statewide, and local Northeast Ohio outlets, delivering critical weather coverage and public safety information to millions of viewers and listeners. For years, Carey has used his platform to give everyday citizens a voice, ask the tough questions politicians avoid, and stand up for common-sense values rooted in faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. To learn more visit www.careycoleman.com   

Jay Edwards - Candidate for Ohio State Treasurer - Candidate Spotlight

Jay Edwards - Candidate for Ohio State Treasurer - Candidate Spotlight

Jay Edwards is a native son of Southeast Ohio. Born and raised in Nelsonville, Jay first ran for office in 2016 at the age of 27. Inspired to run by President Trump, Jay flipped a democrat seat to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives where he served until 2025 due to term limits.

As State Representative, Jay served as the House Finance Committee Chair where he sponsored and passed a $3.2 billion dollar tax cut, and universal school choice.

Jay lives in Nelsonville with his partner, Jayde and their three children.  Jay discusses his run for Ohio Treasurer of State and will be on the May 5th Republican Primary Ballot. 

Kristina Roegner - Candidate for State Treasurer-Candidate Spotlight

Kristina Roegner - Candidate for State Treasurer-Candidate Spotlight

Kristina Roegner is a resident of Summit County. Her work background includes:  Field engineer and project manager for Westinghouse Power Generation Service Division, where she was responsible for leading teams to overhaul large turbines and generators at power plants across the country. Graduating cum laude in 1990, Kristina has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Tufts University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance and strategic management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this Candidate Spotlight, Ms. Roegner discusses her candidacy for Ohio State Treasurer and her positions on fiscal accountability of state and local government. 

Secretary of State Candidate Marcell Strbich - Candidate Spotlight

Secretary of State Candidate Marcell Strbich - Candidate Spotlight

Marcell Strbich is a resident of Centerville, Ohio and is a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. He is running for Secretary of State in the Republican Primary of May 5th. Marcell has travelled the state of Ohio, speaking with citizens' groups on the issue of election integrity. Marcell discusses his ten-point plan for the Secretary of State office. Listen to this detailed interview to learn the specifics. Tune in and tell a friend. These candidate forum interviews are for informational purposes only. 

Ohio Governor Candidate Casey Putsch - Candidate Spotlight

Ohio Governor Candidate Casey Putsch - Candidate Spotlight

Casey is a resident of Seneca County, graduate of Tiffin Columbia High School in 1999, attended Ohio State University, and is owner and founder of Putsch Racing and the nonprofit Genius Garage, which mentors young adults by teaching them practical engineering, car building, and team racing skills. He is also the creator of the diesel 104 MPG Omega Car, which, when tested, got 100 miles per gallon. 

On the issues: Casey highlights the problem with the H1B Visa American worker replacement program. He also discusses the problems with data centers taking up Ohio farmland and being thrust on communities that do not want the noise nor the water pollution that the data centers create. These interests are backed by globalists and politicians, he says. He emphasizes that it's time to put the Ohio resident first. The Republican Primary is Tuesday, May 5th. 

Candidate Spotlight With Robert Sprague Running for Secretary of State

Candidate Spotlight With Robert Sprague Running for Secretary of State 

We kick off this week our series of candidate spotlights with Robert Sprague, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in the May 5th Primary. Mr. Sprague is currently the State Treasurer. In this interview forum, he explains his positions on the issues of voter integrity and the importance of stopping illegals from voting in Ohio elections. He lays out key provisions in his plan to further secure Ohio's elections. 

These candidate forums are for informational purposes only so that you might better understand the candidates' positions on issues. To learn more about the Ohio Christian Alliance and our educational voter guide, visit our website at www.ohioca.org. 

The Ohio Fraud Story that Just Won’t Go Away

The Ohio Fraud Story that Just Won’t Go Away

The Somalian community childcare, health care/transportation and other government services fraud is a story that just won’t go away. It is percolating under the surface like a ticking time bomb.

After the independent journalists’ reports on the Minneapolis massive fraud in the Somalian community of Greater Minneapolis by Nick Shirley, attention quickly turned to the second-largest Somalian community in America, Columbus, Ohio.

Quickly, independent investigative journalists began knocking on doors and doing a search of addresses where money from state government was sent for the purposes of childcare, health care, and transportation services. The shocking reports revealed that these were empty offices. The childcare facilities had few or no children coming or going, and yet these entities received hundreds of thousands, and in some cases, millions of dollars from state and federal government.

This did not escape the attention of some state officials who began doing their own investigations into the allegations and whistleblower reports. State Auditor Keith Faber and his staff are working to secure more records for review. State Attorney General Dave Yost stood in a press conference with State Rep. Josh Williams, supporting legislation that would grant more overseeing authority of these programs by the state legislature and State Auditor’s office. Forty-two House members co-signed the legislation. 

One has to wonder, where is this all going? It is obviously a story that is not going away, as more information comes to light. A word of warning to those in government who are hiding the truth and that are culpable – to hide a crime is a crime. Thank you for listening to News in Focus.

President's Day - History with Bill Federer of The American Minute

President's Day - History with Bill Federer of The American Minute

George Washington was born on February 22nd. Americans wanting to celebrate his legacy and memory sought to have a specific day on the calendar to celebrate George Washington. Later, Abraham Lincoln was added, as his birthday was February 12th.  In 1971, The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, moved it to a Monday in February for All President's Day. Tune in and listen as Bill Federer gives the history of the man we know as our first President, George Washington, and our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, who saved the Union and ended slavery. 

To follow the work of Bill Federer, go to www.AmericanMinute.com 

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Statehouse Reading of The Declaration of Independence with Students and Legislators in Celebration of Our Nation's Birth

A celebration of our nation’s 250^th birthday with a public reading of The Declaration of Independence by students and legislators. Luncheon program with Statehouse tour for students and faculty.

Sponsored by LifeRead Volunteer Reading Tutoring Initiative

 REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS

Students grades 4,5,6 Also, students grades 7,8,9 and 10,11,12

Program 11:00 a.m.

Lunch 12:00 noon

Statehouse Tour 1:15 p.m.

Please arrive at the Statehouse by 10:00 a.m.

Please email this registration form to chris@LifeRead.org.  Call 330-777-1880 with questions.