Category: Ohio

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...

Rep. Weinstein to host Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall Thursday, August 20

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

Rep. Weinstein to host Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall Thursday, August 13

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

Unprecedented Review of Ohio’s Conceal-Carry Licensing System Shines Light on Vulnerabilities

AG Yost Partners With Public Safety to Provide a Solution (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a special report...

Members of Cuyahoga County Jail Drug Smuggling Enterprise Plead Guilty

(CLEVELAND, Ohio) — Members of a criminal enterprise that smuggled illegal drugs and other contraband into the Cuyahoga County Jail have pleaded guilty. Marvella Sullivan,...

Rep. Weinstein calls for the immediate resignation of Speaker Householder

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today called for the resignation of Republican Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford) following federal charges that he...

Suspension Proceedings Move Forward for Indicted Toledo City Council Members

(TOLEDO, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the filing of a Request to Commence Suspension Proceedings for four members of the Toledo...

Governor DeWine Announces Launch of Ohio Aging Compass

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—As Ohio recognizes Older Americans Month and Older Ohioans Month this May, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) Director...

Ohio BMV Self-Service Kiosks Celebrate One Million Transactions

(COLUMBUS, OH) -The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) today announced its self-service kiosks have surpassed one million transactions, marking a major milestone in...

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...