Category: Ohio

Governor DeWine Awards Law Enforcement Recruitment Grants

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a dozen local law enforcement agencies will strengthen their recruitment efforts with support from the Ohio...

Ohio #FreedomConvoy Donors Encouraged to Contact Attorney General Yost

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants to hear from Ohioans impacted by GoFundMe’s initial decision to refund or redirect donations given...

Beware of Super Bowl Ticket Scams

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — With the Cincinnati Bengals playing in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1989, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is...

Nearly $15 Million of ARPA Block Grant Funding Will Help Strengthen Behavioral Healthcare Services

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that $14.9 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Supplemental Block Grants funds will be used to help...

Governor’s Appointments for January 25, 2022

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments: Electra D. Paskett of Dublin (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Commission on...

Ohio National Guard to Expand Support in Southwest Ohio; Two Testing Locations in Northeast Ohio Close

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that The Ohio National Guard is shifting resources to meet increasing needs in southern and western Ohio...

AG Yost Reaches Settlement with Volkswagen Over Vehicle Emissions

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with Volkswagen over claims the auto manufacturer violated state...

Governor DeWine Announces Monumental Investment by Intel to Bring Their Most Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Plants to Ohio

(LICKING COUNTY, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined JobsOhio, One Columbus, and several local, state, and federal leaders to announce...

Attorney General Yost Asks FDA to Protect State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today called on the U.S. Food...

Ohio National Guard To Support Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites, Cleveland Clinic To Receive Federal Support

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the Ohio National Guard will support additional COVID-19 testing locations in Gallipolis, Toledo, and Mansfield, bringing the...

Attorney General Yost Asks FCC to Help Stop International Scam Calls

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help stop the flood of foreign-based illegal robocalls...

Petition for Vaccine Choice and Privacy in Ohio Rejected Due to Insufficient Signatures

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today rejected a petition for a proposed statute in support of vaccine choice and privacy because...

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...