3/19/19 – 2:53 P.M.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose stopped in Findlay Tuesday. During a visit with the Courier Editorial Board, LaRose said one of his main priorities in Columbus is to secure the state’s technology infrastructure…

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LaRose says the bill has four main goals. The first would establish a “cyber-reserve” of civilians to help respond to a cyber attack. The other points would create a chief information security officer, give the Secretary of State a seat on the homeland security advisory council, and require post-election audits after every election.

LaRose also says he wants to bring financial transparency to the local candidates…

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LaRose says the information they get from candidates isn’t searchable online, which makes it hard for people to follow where the money in a campaign is coming from. He says candidates should file that information electronically.

LaRose says it’s not unreasonable to believe that the treasurer for a candidate can file an excel document with the state. State candidates have had to file finance reports online since 2000.

LaRose also talked about the work of local elections boards. He said he’s seen great bipartisan efforts across Ohio’s counties to make sure elections run smoothly.