STATEHOUSE NEWS

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The Ohio Statehouse has introduced a free online electronic mailing list sign-up tool on its website, www.ohiostatehouse.org. Any individual interested in the Ohio Statehouse is encouraged to subscribe to receive a monthly e-newsletter which details Ohio Statehouse promotions, events and information. The mailing list sign-up page is available at www.ohiostatehouse.org under the 'communications tab' and 'Quick Links.'

The Ohio Statehouse will notify subscribers of important Statehouse news, events and information with its monthly electronic newsletter, "This Month at the People's House." Individuals are encouraged to sign up for this free service and be among the first to receive the latest information about Ohio Statehouse events and promotions.

Individuals will be able to unsubscribe at any time. E-mail addresses will not be disclosed, passed on or sold to any other party.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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