Category: Ohio

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...

Belmont County Major Drug Interdiction Task Force Seizes 9 Pounds of Meth, Arrests Suspect

(ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Governor Mike DeWine and Belmont County Sheriff David M. Lucas today announced a significant methamphetamine...

AG Yost Kicks Off Sunshine Week with Release of Updated ‘Yellow Book’

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2021 edition of the Sunshine Laws Manual, a one-stop resource for information on the...

Rep. Weinstein co-sponsors Ohio Fairness Act

Says inclusive policies will attract workers, business investment to Ohio COLUMBUS— Today, Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) signed on as a co-sponsor to the Ohio Fairness...

Ohio Sues Multiple Centene Entities for Breach of Medicaid Contracts

Centene Corp. used layers of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to jack up prices for tax payer-financed care, Yost says COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio has sued health-care...

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...

Ohio Awards $21 Million to Boost Bike and Pedestrian Safety

COLUMBUS — Ohio will direct more than $21 million toward bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements in communities across the state, Governor Mike DeWine and...

AG Wilson Announces Plan to Bolster Ohio’s Fight Against Romance Scams Targeting Older Adults

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today revealed plans for a statewide initiative to enhance Ohio's response to romance scams and similar...

Six Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud, Theft Charges

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse six Medicaid providers of stealing a combined...

Stark County Man, Nonprofit Indicted in Theft of Charitable Donations

(CANTON, Ohio) — A Stark County man and his nonprofit organization have been indicted for allegedly stealing approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over three...