STATE BUDGET--Gov. Bob Taft speaks with reporters about legislation to deal with a $1.7 billion revenue shortfall, while budget director Tom Johnson stands off to the side, during a quick media availability, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

SAFE BOATING WEEK--School children chase after "Coastie," the Safety Boat, during a Safe Boating Week event, on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. The remote-controlled boat is part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's water safety program. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

MALL EVACUATED--A Columbus Fire Dept. Bomb Squad member leaves City Center Mall, after checking out a suspicious package, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. The mall was evacuated, and surrounding streets blocked off for about an hour until the package was determined to be harmless. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)