Category: Ohio

Governor Signs Executive Order

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2022-03D authorizing emergency rules to quickly and efficiently distribute COVID-19 relief funds to hospice providers,...

AG Yost Releases the 2022 ‘Yellow Book,’ Celebrates Government Transparency

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — As part of his continuing efforts to promote government transparency, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2022 edition of...

Governor DeWine Signs Bill Into Law

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 11, sponsored by Senator Andrew O. Brenner, designates February 7 to...

Grant Funding Available for ‘John Schools’

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Organizations interested in developing or expanding a sex buyer education program – commonly called a “john school” – are encouraged to...

Governor DeWine Announces New H2Ohio Program to Help Remove and Replace Lead Pipes

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— As part of his comprehensive strategy to address lead hazards and prevent lead poisoning in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine announced today that...

Governor DeWine Announces $25.9 million for 136 new or expanded School-Based Health Centers

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that $25.9 million will be awarded for 136 new or expanded School-Based Health Centers throughout Ohio. “Studies have shown...

Governor DeWine Awards Over $1.3 Million in Grants for Human Trafficking Prevention Programs

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that 11 organizations will receive over $1.3 million in grants to develop and implement human trafficking prevention programs...

AG Yost Joins Lawsuit Seeking Records Involving Federal Intimidation of Parents

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined 13 other states in a lawsuit that seeks to determine how the federal government...

Before Donating to Help the Humanitarian Crisis in Europe, Ohioans Urged to do Research

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today offered tips and resources to Ohioans looking to assist the humanitarian crisis occurring because of Vladimir Putin’s aggression...

Governor DeWine Bans Purchases of Russian Goods and Services, Directs Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to Divest Russian Assets

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding further action that the state of Ohio is taking following Russian President Vladimir...

Attorney General Issues 2021 Conceal Carry Report

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued Ohio’s Law on Concealed Handguns annual report showing that 202,920 concealed carry licenses were...

Husted, BroadbandOhio Announce New Mapping Resource to Identify Gaps in Coverage

Effort will help guide broadband expansion efforts in Ohio (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that BroadbandOhio has published a new mapping resource...

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...