Bill aims to modernize campaign-finance reporting in Ohio

Rep. John Becker wonders about a lot of things, such as why it takes an extra 34 cents to fully max out your contribution in Ohio, and why local candidates in 2016 still file campaign finance reports on paper. The Cincinnati-area Republican hopes to simplify some of Ohio’s “silly” campaign finance laws and pull local candidates into modern times, where they file electronic finance reports that are easily accessible.