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...

Summit County sheriff’s office receives grant to fight opioid overdoses

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Summit County Sheriff's Office will receive $84,015 from the Ohio Attorney General's Office to support its response team for overdose...

Ohio Awards $21 Million to Boost Bike and Pedestrian Safety

COLUMBUS — Ohio will direct more than $21 million toward bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements in communities across the state, Governor Mike DeWine and...

AG Wilson Announces Plan to Bolster Ohio’s Fight Against Romance Scams Targeting Older Adults

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today revealed plans for a statewide initiative to enhance Ohio's response to romance scams and similar...

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...