Category: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

AG Yost Investigation Finds That Girl Scouts Troop Leader Stole Cookie Money

(PATASKALA, Ohio) — An investigation by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has resulted in the indictment of a Girl Scouts troop...

AG Yost Seeks to Stop Federal Government from Holding Ohio’s Stimulus Funds Hostage

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against a part of the American Rescue Plan Act...

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...