Comes right after the Ohio Senate decided to crack-down on state employees who’d improperly searched for person information on citizens. A bit surprising nonetheless. You’ll recall that she, an avid Obama supporter, did a background search on Joe the Plumber after he became a vocal supporter of McCain’s.

Jones-Kelley was scheduled to return to work Monday following a one-month suspension without pay.

Today’s action comes just hours after the Senate approved a measure cracking down on state workers who improperly conduct checks involving people’s personal information. Republicans complained that Gov. Ted Strickland, who promised to set a high ethical standard as governor, was letting her off far too lightly…

The administration last night fired Doug Thompson, the deputy director of child support who was scheduled to return to work Monday following a one-month suspension without pay.

Fred Williams, assistant agency director, has resigned effective January 31. He recently returned to his job after a week suspension without pay.

So it’s actually her and two other managers that are out. Certainly a welcome move, though you have to wonder what’s next for Ms. Jones-Kelley. What are the odds she ends up in some role in the Obama Administration, having been a loyal supporter to the end of her Ohio career?

Via Hot Air. More: Michelle Malkin, Moe_Lane.