Category: Ohio

Governor DeWine Releases New Educational Tool to Prevent Distracted Driving by Teens

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) today released a new educational video for use by parents, teachers,...

ORDC Approves Grant Funding to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

On July 20, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) in the amount of...

Husted, BroadbandOhio Announce Broadband Expansion Project in Cuyahoga County

(BROOKLYN, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of InnovateOhio, today joined local leaders in Cuyahoga County to announce a broadband expansion project that once...

AG Yost Extends Application Deadline for Teen Ambassador Board

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has extended the deadline – to July 21 – for high school students...

AG Yost Sues Gaming Parts Supplier Who Didn’t Deliver

(Columbus, OH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued the Westerville computer company OG10kTech and its owner for failing to provide gaming and...

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce New Online BMV Services

Innovative online tools aim to transform customer experience, limit in-person visits to BMV (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced...

Yost Works to Hold Carnival Cruise Line Accountable After Data Breach

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 45 other attorneys general today announced a $1.25 million settlement with Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line stemming...

U.S. Supreme Court, at Ohio AG Yost’s Urging, Reverses Dangerous Lower-Court Ruling

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The U.S. Supreme Court today sided with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in overturning lower court decisions compelling the warden of...

Governor DeWine Announces BroadbandOhio Community Accelerator Cohort

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and BroadbandOhio today announced four teams from 11 Ohio counties will participate in the first...

AG Yost Denounces Federal Directive to Withhold Food Assistance from Schools Over New Gender Identity Policy

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost is among 26 state attorneys general calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw the U.S. Department of...

County Executive details largest ever investment, development of Summit Connects

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 13, 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will introduce legislation to County Council outlining plans to build and operate...

Husted Announces Next Round of IMAP Focused on Broadband and 5G

Additionally, Fiber Optic Technician Program Launched at Four Institutions (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce...

Shapiro Details Public Safety, Economic Investments in County Address

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro delivered her eighth State of the County address this week. She emphasized public safety, economic development and social services...

Ohio Literacy Scores Reach Highest Level in Five Years

Ohio students posted their strongest reading scores in five years, according to the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards released this week. Statewide English language...

Ohio Attorney General Launches Statewide Kindness Challenge

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson introduced a new statewide effort this week called the Heart of Kindness initiative. The program asks residents and police...

Summit County Marks Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month With Renewed Push for Support

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are recognizing August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and have introduced a resolution acknowledging September as...

Summit County sheriff’s office receives grant to fight opioid overdoses

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Summit County Sheriff's Office will receive $84,015 from the Ohio Attorney General's Office to support its response team for overdose...