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New Health Orders For Facilities That Serve Senior Citizens
COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health director has signed some new orders dealing with the care of older Ohioans. ODH Director Stephanie McCloud signed an… Read More
Congressman Tim Ryan Makes It Official – He’s Running For The Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After months of speculation, Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Niles) has made it official – he’s running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next… Read More
Vaccine Privilege: Public Health Experts Say Wealthier Ohioans Have It
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you look at Ohio’s vaccination dashboard right now, you’ll see many of Ohio’s highest income counties and those with the highest education levels have the… Read More
Ohio Increasing The Number Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state will soon more than double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries. And it’s also changing the process for granting licenses for dispensaries. Businesses… Read More
Restaurants Statewide Having Trouble Finding Enough Staff For Summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s restaurant and bar owners say they expect business to pick up this summer. But they are worried about having enough employees to handle the… Read More
No Ohio State Fair For The Public This Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you’ve had a hankering for the deep fried doughnut hamburger you weren’t able to get on the Ohio State Fair midway last year,… Read More
Another New Ohio Abortion Law Is Temporarily Put On Hold
COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — For the second time this week, a new Ohio abortion law has been put on hold. This one affects the use of telemedicine in… Read More
Cleveland Car Dealer Bernie Moreno Running For U.S. Senate
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cleveland area car dealer Bernie Moreno is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the ring to run for the U.S. Senate seat now… Read More
New Abortion Law Won’t Be Enforced For Now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A law that requires burial or cremation of fetal tissue from an abortion will not go into effect Tuesday as planned. An Ohio judge granted… Read More
Bill Would Allow Ohio Nursing Home Residents To Have Security Cameras
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many Ohioans have security cameras inside their homes but Ohio law prohibits residents who live in assisted living or long-term care nursing facilities from having… Read More
Ohio Posts List Of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Sites Not Disclosing Vaccine Info
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There have been more than 6,900 COVID deaths in Ohio nursing homes – 38% of all the deaths in the state. Now Gov. Mike… Read More
Collin Wiant’s Mother Backs State, Federal Anti-Hazing Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The death of 20-year-old Stone Foltz, a Bowling Green State University sophomore who died this month after an alleged fraternity hazing incident, has renewed… Read More
State Tax Deadline Pushed Back To May 17
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans have more time to get their state taxes done this year with the deadline for filing and paying delayed. April 15th is no… Read More
New Order Requires Nursing Homes To Allow Visits In Most Cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Currently in Ohio, nursing home visitors need to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the front door, need to sign in, wear masks and schedule those visits in… Read More
Mass Vaccination Clinics Are Underway Throughout Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s a rush for vaccines in many parts of Ohio, as those who are eligible race to websites of health clinics and pharmacies to… Read More
One Year Since The First COVID-19 Death In Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Today marks one year since the first Ohioan died from COVID-19. Since then, more than 18,000 Ohioans have died from the virus. We remember… Read More
Federal Lawsuit Over COVID Closures Dropped As Backers Change Legal Strategy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Opponents of Gov. Mike DeWine’s COVID restrictions and shutdowns have dropped their federal lawsuit they filed last fall, asking for the removal of the state of emergency that was… Read More
The Whys And Hows Behind The Metrics For Lifting Health Orders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine said he’ll lift the mask mandates and other health orders when Ohio’s coronavirus cases drop to 50 cases per 100,000 Ohioans… Read More
More College Students Could Be Eligible For Food Assistance Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many college campuses throughout the state have created food pantries for their students. And students might qualify for food stamp benefits as well because of new changes… Read More
New Health Orders Loosen Ohio’s Event Restrictions
Two new health orders are now in effect that allow sports and entertainment venues to reopen in Ohio, and relax restrictions around weddings, proms and other big events. Since last… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Change Key Parts Of Governor’s Transportation Budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio House committee stripped provisions from Gov. Mike DeWine’s transportation budget, one of which targets distracted driving. The House committee removed part of the… Read More
Bill Would Increase The Number Of Public Defenders In Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — About 70% of people who are facing jail time in Ohio need the services of a public defender. But there’s a shortage of them…. Read More
New Bill Aims To Stop Fake 911 Calls
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some Ohio lawmakers introduced a new bill aimed at cutting down on fake 911 calls. Democratic State Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton) said people are… Read More
DeWine Optimistic For Return Of Fans At Games, Dancing At Proms
COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohioans who are planning now for spring events – proms, weddings, baseball games – should feel confident things will be… Read More
New Bill Would Take Away Consequences For Businesses That Violate COVID Orders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers will look over yet another measure to pull back on Gov. Mike DeWine’s power to issue health orders. A new bill proposed by one… Read More
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