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U.S. Education Secretary Visits Columbus Area For Event But Local Leaders Say They Were Not Invited
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos came to a Columbus suburb to talk about school choice. And some local elected officials are miffed that they weren’t… Read More
Number Of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Set Pandemic Record But Hospitals Say They’re Prepared
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There were more than 1,400 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Ohio Thursday, with 21 new confirmed deaths. And the numbers of people… Read More
Athens Co. Remains At Level 3 Public Emergency, Removed From Level 4 Watch List
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County remained at a Level 3 Public Health Emergency on Thursday, according to the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. But the county is no longer considered… Read More
DeWine Says He’ll Call Special House Session To Replace Speaker If Necessary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After Larry Householder’s arrest on racketeering charges, his future as Ohio House Speaker may be cloudy – though he hasn’t said clearly if he… Read More
Lawmakers Crafting Legislation To Repeal HB6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State lawmakers are quickly putting a proposal together that would repeal the energy laws created through House Bill 6. It’s a sweeping energy bill… Read More
Some State Leaders Calling For Speaker Householder To Resign Following His Arrest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s been just over 24 hours since Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested and charged with bribery and racketeering. And since that time, the chorus… Read More
DeWine Orders Statewide Mask Mandate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After weeks of urging Ohioans to wear masks, and then ordering those in hotspot counties to wear them, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is issuing… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 8 New COVID-19 Cases For July 22
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 292 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after eight additional cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Nuclear Power Plant Bailout At The Center Of Federal Corruption Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) has been arrested in connection to a $61 million public corruption racketeering conspiracy case. He and four other… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases For July 21
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 284 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 additional cases were confirmed Tuesday. The increase comes after… Read More
Gun Control Group Opposes Bill That Cuts Training Requirements For Armed Teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill that would give Ohio’s local school boards the power to allow employees to carry guns in school buildings gets its first Senate hearing… Read More
Ohio House Speaker Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy In Nuclear Bailout
(UPDATED AT 5:30 p.m.) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Federal officials on Tuesday unraveled details of a years-long conspiracy involving Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, who prosecutors say headed a scheme… Read More
State Seeks To Build Up PPE Supply With Grant Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is pumping millions of dollars into the production of more person protective equipment to help people prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 6 New COVID-19 Cases For July 20
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 274 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after additional cases were confirmed Monday. This is the third reported… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases For July 18
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 260 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 additional cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Report: More Ohioans In Danger Of Homelessness From COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new report shows before the pandemic hit, only three of the ten most common jobs in Ohio actually paid employees enough to afford… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 16 New COVID-19 Cases For July 17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 250 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 16 additional cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
DeWine Vetoes Limit On Penalties For Health Order Breaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill Friday, as promised, that would have prohibited criminal penalties for violations of state or local health orders related to… Read More
Many Ohio Teachers Are Apprehensive About Going Back To School
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As school districts unveil their plans for resuming school this fall, some teachers are anxious about returning to their classrooms. Hilliard City Schools teacher Sherise… Read More
Nearly 60% Of Ohio To Be Under Mask Mandate As Virus Spreads
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine orders nearly 60% of Ohioans to wear a mask in public the day after a statewide address pushing the importance of personal responsibility… Read More
Athens Co. Upgraded To Level 3 On Public Health Advisory System,14 New COVID-19 Cases For July 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County is now considered to be in a Level 3 Public Emergency approaching Level 4, according to the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Gov. Mike… Read More
Suit Settled Over Union Dues And Both Sides Declare Victory
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Four state employees who opposed paying union dues have settled a lawsuit they filed against the state last year. And both sides are declaring themselves winners. National Right… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine: ‘Wear A Mask Every Time You Go Out In Public’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — In a special address from the Ohio Statehouse, Gov. Mike DeWine urged all Ohioans to wear face masks no matter where in the state they live,… Read More
Ohio Toasts New Voter Registration Initiative With Craft Breweries
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Secretary of State Frank LaRose, the state’s top elections official, is working with craft breweries to help increase the number of registered voters in… Read More
Facing Loss Of Ohio National Guard Help, Nursing Homes Taking On Testing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Three quarters of Ohio’s confirmed COVID-19 deaths are from its nursing homes. Nationwide, more than 40% of coronavirus deaths are linked to long term care facilities. The… Read More
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