Category: Ohio

AG Yost Compiles Law Enforcement Reform Feedback for Better Transparency

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has gone to the people to solicit feedback on what meaningful law enforcement changes could be...

Rep. Weinstein: House Republicans vote to protect the Confederate flag

Says symbols of racism, white supremacy, and treason have no place in Ohio COLUMBUS—While Ohioans were sleeping, House Democratic lawmakers were offering two amendments on...

DRIVER EXAMINATION STATION SKILLS TESTING WILL RESUME JUNE 12

COLUMBUS -The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today that driver examination station skills testing will resume June 12 at the following locations, by appointment...

AG Yost Creates Online Forum to Share Ideas for Law Enforcement Reform

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today invited Ohioans to share their ideas for law enforcement reforms in a new Facebook group...

AG Dave Yost Leads National Coalition to Create “Tip of the Spear” Against Robocalls

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 51 other attorneys general, today encouraged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate continued...

May is Stroke Awareness Month

May is Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke can happen at any age, at any time—just ask these 10 survivors. Read their stories about how...

Rep. Weinstein, House Democrats release General Election proposal

Propose to mail ballots to all registered voters, implement safeguards for in-person voting, expand voter registration COLUMBUS—State Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) joined House Democrats to release their...

COVID-19 Update: New Responsible RestartOhio Opening Dates

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following sector opening dates established as part of...

Ohio BMV – Next of Kin

Ohioans may add two emergency contacts to their Bureau of Motor Vehicles record for use by law enforcement. Parents of children who have an...

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...

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...