Category: Ohio
Ohio
AG Yost Urges Congress to Support Bill to Prevent School Shootings
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 40 other attorney general is urging Congress to pass the EAGLES Act, a national program...
Ohio
Mass Polluter Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping, Violating Ohio EPA Orders
(BATAVIA, Ohio) — A local waste hauler is facing possible prison time after pleading guilty to environmental crimes after an investigation by Ohio Attorney...
Ohio
Rep. Weinstein applauds passage of $2 billion in COVID-19 relief funds
Says GOP slow-walk of funding hurt Ohio workers and businesses
COLUMBUS –Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today applauded the House passage of a $2 billion package...
Ohio
Appeals Court Upholds Ohio Law Protecting Unborn Children with Down Syndrome
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld an Ohio law that forbids doctors from performing abortions...
Ohio
Attorney General Yost Fights Unlawful Sales of Fake Vaccination Cards
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today called on Twitter, eBay, and Shopify to act immediately to prevent people from selling fraudulent...
Ohio
Reps. Russo, Manchester, and Weinstein to host virtual press conference on the reintroduction of “Madeline’s Law”
Bipartisan legislation would expand health insurance coverage to include children’s hearing aids
COLUMBUS- State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) and Casey Weinstein...
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Attorney General Yost Opens Investigation into Columbus Zoo Amid Allegations
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that an investigation has been opened following recent allegations involving two executives at the...
Ohio
Reps. Weinstein & Young introduce bipartisan legislation to recognize April as Autism Acceptance Month
COLUMBUS— Today, State Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) and Bob Young (R-Green) introduced House Bill (HB) 242, bipartisan legislation to designate April as Autism Acceptance Month in Ohio. April...
Ohio
Summit County Recognizes Minority Health Month, Autism Acceptance Month
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, March 29, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed resolutions declaring April as Minority Health Month and...
Ohio
Rep. Weinstein calls GOP veto override vote dangerous for Ohioans
Says GOP action puts politics over people
COLUMBUS—Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) joined House Democrats today to vote opposition to a motion to override the governor’s...
Ohio
Two Suspects Sought in Human Trafficking Case – Alleged Co-Conspirator Arrested Today; 2 More in Custody
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is asking the public to help locate two individuals associated with a man who...
Ohio
Minority Contractor Capital Access Program accepting applications
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Applications are now being accepted for the second cohort of the Minority Contractor Capital Access Program (MCCAP). The application period will end...
