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New Order Requires Nursing Homes To Allow Visits In Most Cases
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Ohio’s New Vaccine Scheduling Website Is Ready But Won’t Be Available Yet
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — One of the current frustrations with scheduling vaccines in Ohio is that there’s not one centralized place to go to do that. The state now… Read More
Did Ohio’s Curfew Work? Ohio’s Governor Thinks So.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The curfew that closed Ohio’s restaurants and bars in late evening hours since November has been lifted. But is there evidence that curfew actually prevented… Read More
Ohio Is Finding More Cases Of Fraud In Its Unemployment Processing System
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some of the more than 140,000 Ohioans who have recently filed for unemployment may not be getting their checks soon due to another problem… Read More
Ohio Senate President Says K-12 Testing Should Not Be Scrapped This Year
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Though most schools are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic, the Republican leader of the Ohio Senate says he’s not in favor… Read More
U.S. Attorney David DeVillers Resigns
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio has submitted his resignation. He’s one of 56 US Attorneys appointed by former President Trump… Read More
Sen. Brown Says Hike In Minimum Wage Is ‘Long Overdue’
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Statehouse News Bureau) — President Joe Biden has said he doesn’t think an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour will pass in the latest COVID relief… Read More
Ohio Governor Lays Out His Proposed Two-Year Budget
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine laid out his proposed two-year state budget that sinks $1 billion into one-time spending. DeWine said his plan would use… Read More
Ohio Is Working To Improve COVID Vaccination Scheduling
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you are over 75 and qualify for a COVID vaccine in Ohio, you can go to the state’s coronavirus website and find places where they… Read More
Advocates For Social Services And Education Say It’s Time To Tap Ohio’s Rainy-Day Fund
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A coalition of more than 100 unions and progressive advocacy groups is calling on state leaders to avoid making cuts to front-line workers serving Ohio’s communities during… Read More
Ohio’s K-12 School Employees Will Begin Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Thursday
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s K-12 schools will begin vaccinating their employees later this week. But the schedule for shot clinics is based on vaccine accessibility. Ohio Gov. Mike… Read More
DeWine Orders $390 Million Ohio Budget Cut, But Adds Money For Education
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News) — Blaming the pandemic for negatively impacting state revenue, Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered budget cuts, but also restored some of the money that was cut… Read More
Why Ohio’s Unemployment System Might Not Be Fixed Soon
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s unemployment system continues to be a challenge for thousands of Ohioans who say it is slow and non-responsive. And the system has needed… Read More
Why Many Ohioans Are Not Getting Federal Unemployment Dollars Yet
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The federal government has authorized $300 weekly unemployment bonus checks, but many Ohioans say they are not getting them yet. Ohio Department of Job… Read More
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