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...

ODOT Plans Pedestrian Beacon at Bike and Hike Trail Crossing on State Route 82

Trail users who cross State Route 82 in Sagamore Hills could soon have a new signal to help them get across. The Ohio Department...

Summit County moves building permits to new online portal

Summit County is switching to a new online system for building permits and inspections. The county's Division of Building Standards will begin using the...

Shapiro Details Public Safety, Economic Investments in County Address

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro delivered her eighth State of the County address this week. She emphasized public safety, economic development and social services...

Ohio Literacy Scores Reach Highest Level in Five Years

Ohio students posted their strongest reading scores in five years, according to the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards released this week. Statewide English language...

Ohio Attorney General Launches Statewide Kindness Challenge

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson introduced a new statewide effort this week called the Heart of Kindness initiative. The program asks residents and police...