Category: Ohio

Attorney General Yost Announces Analysis of Marijuana at BCI

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has implemented the quantitative analysis of marijuana...

Yost, Other AGs Recommend Help for Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 34 other attorneys general today recommended action to help homeowners in letters sent to the...

State Representative Casey Weinstein hosts series of COVID-19 related virtual town halls

Hudson, OH - State Representative Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) has hosted three virtual town halls focusing on educating constituents on COVID-19 related topics and answering...

AG Yost Warns Debt Collectors: Stimulus Checks Protected by Ohio Law

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today alerted creditors and financial institutions that COVID-19 stimulus checks are protected under existing Ohio law from bill...

What is Human Trafficking? (VIDEO)

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The following statement can be attributed to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost regarding The Ohio State University's contribution to the attorney...

Rep. Weinstein applauds expansion of unemployment coverage in CARES Act

Calls for long-term solution to permanently allow unemployment benefits for independent contractors COLUMBUS — State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) issued the following statement in response to the...

Rep. Weinstein, House Democrats pass sweeping legislation to address COVID-19 crisis

Omnibus bill would protect the health and financial security of everyday Ohioans and their families COLUMBUS— State lawmakers returned to the Statehouse today to address...

Rep. Weinstein, House Dems outline priorities as Assembly returns to consider emergency legislation amid coronavirus outbreak

Says bills will help Ohio families, businesses impacted by public health, economic crises  COLUMBUS—State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today joined Democratic colleagues to outline several key priorities as...

Rep. Weinstein announces military spouses’ legislation signed into law

Says legislation will help military families live better lives on-base COLUMBUS – State Representative Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today announced that his bipartisan bill with State...

Rep. Casey Weinstein Holds Ohio Promise Town Hall

Statewide town hall tour focuses on Dem efforts to invest in working people and families HUDSON, Ohio— State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) held a community town hall...

Rep. Weinstein to Hold Summer Town Hall Meetings

Lawmaker will host two public community meetings in August COLUMBUS—State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) will host two public town hall meetings during the month of...

Rep. Weinstein: Budget compromise a step in the right direction to restore Ohio promise of better lives, brighter futures

COLUMBUS— Ohio state Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today issued a statement in support of the finalized version of the state budget, House Bill (HB) 166. Today’s vote follows...

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...

Ohio’s Workforce Playbook: Lt. Governor Tressel Leads Development Efforts

Read ad free here. Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel has officially launched efforts to develop Ohio's Workforce Playbook, beginning with a roundtable discussion at Cleveland State...

Governor DeWine Celebrates Science of Reading Success at West Carrollton Elementary

Read ad free here. West Carrollton, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited Harold Schnell Elementary School today to recognize its...

AG Yost Encourages High-School Students to Apply for Teen Ambassador Board

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2024-25 academic...