Category: Ohio

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Grant to Ashland Railway

On May 11, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant award in the amount of $613,898, matched by Ashland Railway (ASRY)...

Attorney General Yost Honors Lima Student Finalists in “Do the Write Thing” Program on Impact of Violence

(LIMA, Ohio) — West Middle School student Jahnathon Myers has witnessed numerous acts of violence in his young life. I’ve seen people get shot, stabbed,...

AG Yost’s Health Care Fraud Section Earns National Recognition for Its Effectiveness

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A specialized team of Medicaid fraud investigators and prosecutors within Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office has been named the top...

Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Ohio Personal Protective Gear Headed to Ukraine

CLEVELAND, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that nearly 2,000 pieces of personal protective equipment donated by Ohio law enforcement agencies will soon...

2022 Ohio Attorney General’s Two Days in May Conference “A Celebration of Resiliency”

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The 2022 Two Days in May conference (TDIM) for crime victim advocates returns to an in-person gathering after a two-year hiatus...

Governor DeWine Awards Lead Line Mapping Grants

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson today announced approximately $2.1 million in H2Ohio grant assistance to help 48 public...

AG Yost Secures $5 Million for Ohioans Deceived by TurboTax

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured $5 million for Ohio consumers who were deceived by the maker of TurboTax software...

Governor DeWine Announces Launch of Military Friendly Webpage

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In recognition and celebration of Military Appreciation Month beginning May 1, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new resource...

Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 2-6

The fifth annual In-Demand Jobs Week of Summit and Medina Counties will be held May 2-6, 2022. Part of a statewide celebration of jobs,...

Governor Signs Executive Order Expanding Capacity at Youth Treatment Facilities

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2022-08D to provide $4.5 million to increase staff and reopen beds in licensed  youth residential...

Ohio Governor DeWine Awards $3.7 Million to Help Law Enforcement Combat Violence

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today awarded more than $3.7 million to 21 local law enforcement agencies to help them strategically combat violence in...

Reps. Kent Smith, Weinstein announce electric vehicle fleet bill on Earth Day

Legislation would require all state vehicles to be electric by 2030 COLUMBUS—State Reps. Kent Smith (D-Euclid) and Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) announced today, Earth Day, that...

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...