Category: Ohio

AG Yost Files Second Suit to Stop Collection of $150 Million From Ohioans as a Result of HB6

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost laid the next brick in the wall to block the annual collection of $150 million from...

Rep. Weinstein, House Democrats issue statement following Gov. DeWine evening address

Democrats rebuke the governor’s lack of action COLUMBUS — State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today issued a statement following the Wednesday evening address from Governor Mike DeWine. All 88 counties...

Rep. Weinstein praises collaboration in expansion of Arlington Valley Farms

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today applauded the work of Hudson city leaders, Summit County, JobsOhio, and Team NEO in helping to grow Arlington...

Attorney General Yost Works to Protect Local Businesses and Keep Ohio’s Economy Strong

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In an effort to protect Ohio businesses that sell alcohol and keep the local economy strong, Ohio Attorney Dave Yost has reached...

Charities Struggling During Pandemic, Ohio State Study of Sector Finds

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Amid the persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits across Ohio are struggling from the economic fallout at a time...

Portsmouth Attorney Indicted on 18 Felony Counts in Human Trafficking Case

(PORTSMOUTH, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman today announced the indictment of Portsmouth attorney Michael Mearan on...

AG Yost Urges Ohioans to be Vigilant with Donations to Prevent Charity Fraud

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urges those that give to be more vigilant as charities across the country this week are...

AG Yost, Bipartisan Group of Prosecutors Propose a Plan to Preserve No-Knock Warrants

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Seeking to preserve the “no-knock” warrant as a police-safety tool, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, Franklin...

AG Yost Addresses Early Voting Election Concerns

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today addressed legal concerns regarding Ohio’s voting process via a video press release. Topics addressed include...

AG Yost Announces New Milestone in Opioid Genetic Study: Video Links Added

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced an enrollment milestone reached in the genetic study of opioid use disorder undertaken by...

AG Yost Joins Coalition Urging Hollywood to Protect Young People from Tobacco Imagery

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced he’s joined a coalition of attorneys general urging Hollywood’s creative guilds to protect young viewers...

Attorney General Yost Approves $39.5 Million, Multistate Settlement with Anthem Inc. Over Data Breach

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that Ohio has reached a multistate settlement with Anthem Inc. for $39.5 million stemming from...

AG Yost Releases 2026 ‘Yellow Book,’ Provides Guidance for Public Officials Using Vanishing Chats

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2026 edition of the Ohio Sunshine Laws manual, which clarifies that messaging applications...

Governor and First Lady DeWine Celebrate New Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Research and Ohio Milestones on Read Across America Day

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio in highlighting a new...

Report: Ohio’s Death Penalty System Remains in Limbo as Cases Languish Statewide

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's capital punishment system continues to face significant challenges, with no executions carried out in more than six years, according to...

Ohio’s Workforce Playbook: Lt. Governor Tressel Leads Development Efforts

Read ad free here. Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel has officially launched efforts to develop Ohio's Workforce Playbook, beginning with a roundtable discussion at Cleveland State...

Governor DeWine Celebrates Science of Reading Success at West Carrollton Elementary

Read ad free here. West Carrollton, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited Harold Schnell Elementary School today to recognize its...