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ACLU Report Says Reducing Cash Bail Could Save Ohio Millions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says the state could save as much as $264 million a year by reducing the… Read More
Athens Co. Remains At Level 2 Public Health Emergency, Confirms 12 COVID-19 Cases For September 17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County stayed at a Level 2 Public Health Emergency as 12 COVID-19 cases confirmed Thursday brought its total to 569 since the beginning of the… Read More
Teen Admits Pushing Log, Striking And Killing Woman At State Park
LOGAN, Ohio (AP) — A teenager has admitted helping to push a log off a cliff that struck and killed a married mother of four who was taking photographs at… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 17 COVID-19 Cases For September 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 557 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 17 cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Opponents Say Poll Shows Little Support For HB6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group calling for the repeal of a sweeping energy law that bailed out nuclear power plants says they have public opinion on their side. The coalition… Read More
DeWine Signs Law Offering Legal Immunity For COVID-Related Lawsuits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As he hinted he would, Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a law that will shield first responders, businesses and schools from COVID-19 related lawsuits. It’s… Read More
Ohio COVID-19 Deaths Spike, State Launches Effort to Help Unemployed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKSU) — Cuyahoga County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 12.9%. That statistic has led the state to pilot a new program there to help… Read More
Court Rules More Ballot Drop Boxes Could Be Installed For November Election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Franklin County Common Pleas Court has ruled additional drop boxes can be installed prior to the November election if Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants them…. Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Eight COVID-19 Cases For September 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 540 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after eight cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Top Leaders In Ohio Senate Under Quarantine After One Tests Positive for COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House), the Ohio Senate President Pro Tempore, has tested positive for COVID-19. Peterson, along with Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina)… Read More
Bid By Ohio’s Secretary Of State To Make Ballots Postage Paid Is Rejected
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A panel of lawmakers has shot down a request by Ohio’s Republican Secretary of State that would have allowed his office to pay for postage… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 24 COVID-19 Cases For September 14
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 532 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 24 cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Ohio Absentee Ballot Order Halted To Allow Expedited Appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An appeals court has halted a judge’s order directing Ohio’s elections chief to allow voters to apply for absentee ballots for the November presidential election by… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 7 COVID-19 Cases For September 13
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 508 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 7 cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 27 COVID-19 Cases For September 11
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 491 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 27 cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Kids Are Missing Critical Windows for Lead Testing Due to Pandemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Kaiser Health News) — Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children because of the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical testing for… Read More
Ohio House Holds Hearings On HB6 Repeal Proposal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House has started hearings on a potential repeal of HB6, the sweeping energy law that bails out nuclear power plants. A federal… Read More
Duwve Retracts Decision To Be Ohio’s New Health Director
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R-Ohio) pick to be the next director of the Ohio Department of Health has backed out of consideration for the post…. Read More
South Carolina Public Health Director Joan Duwve Named New ODH Director
(UPDATE 9/11 9:06) Duwve retracted her decision and withdrew from consideration. In a statement, the DeWine Administration says Duwve cited personal reasons for the decision. ____________________________________ COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) —… Read More
Some Influential Ohio Republicans Form “Operation Grant” To Elect Joe Biden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Former Ohio Governor John Kasich has been criticizing President Trump since losing to him in the presidential primary back in 2016. Now, he’s not… Read More
Athens Co. Remains At Level 2, Confirms 17 COVID-19 Cases For September 10
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County stayed at a Level 2 Public Health Emergency as 17 COVID-19 cases confirmed Thursday brought its total to 464 since the beginning of the… Read More
House Committee To Hold 1st Hearing On Repeal Of Bailout Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House lawmakers planned a Thursday hearing to begin repealing and replacing a nuclear plant bailout law. The law is at the center of a $60 million… Read More
Portman Questions Report That Trump Called Veterans “Losers”, “Suckers”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Statehouse News Bureau) — The story in The Atlantic quoting anonymous sources saying President Donald Trump referred to American soldiers who lost their lives in service as “suckers” and “losers” is still getting widespread reaction. But… Read More
State Watchdog Seeks Probe Of Utility Tied To Bribery Scheme
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s consumer watchdog wants a regulatory agency to investigate whether the state’s largest electric utility used customer money to fund an alleged $60 million bribery scheme involving… Read More
Supporters, Opponents Of HB6 Debate Final Cost On Electric Bills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House will begin to hold hearings on a possible repeal of a sweeping energy bill that bailed out nuclear power plants, among… Read More
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