Category: Ohio

AG Yost’s Robocall Enforcement Unit Warns of Potential Scam Calls and Texts

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — An anti-robocall initiative launched six months ago by Attorney General Dave Yost has empowered Ohioans to report 27,931 illegal robocalls in...

Attorney General Yost applauds Big Ten’s decision to bring back fall sports

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the decision today by the Big Ten Conference to allow The...

Ohio ITT Students to Receive $20.6 Million of Debt Relief Secured by AG Yost

Students of the former for-profit school were victims of predatory loan practices (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost has secured $20.6 million in debt...

AG Yost Recognizes Outstanding Work of Ohio Law Enforcement Officers

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recognized the significant contributions of public safety officers at his annual Law Enforcement Conference on today. The 2020...

Rep. Weinstein announces over $180,000 in local BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant funding

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today announced local recipients of the BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant program. Awards from the Governor’s office were given...

Rep. Weinstein, House Dems honor first responders on anniversary of 9/11

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today issued a statement on the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. “19...

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Announces Formation of Cold Case Unit

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the formation of a new unit to help solve cold case homicides and unsolved...

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Ohio State Highway Patrol Receive National Awards

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), both divisions of the Ohio Department of Public...

Rep. Weinstein appointed to Select Committee

Committee is tasked with the repeal of House Bill 6 COLUMBUS – State Representative Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today announced his appointment to the Select Committee on...

Yost Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with Honda Stemming from Defective Airbag Systems

(COLUMBUS, OHIO) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and...

Attorney General Yost Urges Congress to Adopt Measures to Expand Funding for Crime Victims

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general representing all 50 states, the District of...

Rep. Weinstein holds Virtual Ohio Promise Town Hall

Says digital event gives constituents opportunity to ask questions, offer input on important issues COLUMBUS –State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) yesterday held a virtual community town...

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...

Yost Sues Northeast Ohio Contractor Accused of Shoddy, Incomplete Home Improvements

(WARREN, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Mahoning Valley contractor who allegedly performed substandard home-improvement work or failed to complete...

Yost Sues Online Seller of Model Trains for Failure to Deliver Products

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Brecksville man accused of taking consumers’ money for collectible model trains that he...

Lt. Governor Tressel Celebrates Advanced Manufacturing Expansion at Polaris Career Center

(MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel today joined local leaders, educators, and students at Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights to celebrate the grand opening...