Category: Ohio

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...

Ohio Attorney General Yost Announces Settlement in Groundbreaking Robocall Lawsuit

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced settlements in a lawsuit against ten defendants - six companies and four individuals -...

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...

Illegal Dumping Investigation Yields Three Indictments in Northeast Ohio

(AKRON, Ohio) — A Summit County grand jury this week indicted two men and a junk-removal business in connection with illegal dumping in Copley Township, Attorney...

Former FirstEnergy Executives Reindicted on Public Corruption Charges

(AKRON, Ohio) — Two former FirstEnergy executives have been reindicted for their alleged roles in the House Bill 6 scandal involving the Akron-based electric utility, Ohio Attorney...

Governor DeWine Announces Pause of Data Center Tax Exemption

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has directed the chair of the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to pause consideration of...