Ohio Gov. DeWine celebrates nearly 200 pardons under new project
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine celebrated a milestone this afternoon at Cleveland State University, announcing that 182 individuals have received pardons in the first five years of the Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project. Launched in December 2019, the program…
Minimum wage set to increase statewide in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio’s minimum wage will rise on Jan. 1, 2025, increasing to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped workers and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The adjustment reflects a 2.4% increase in the Consumer Price Index for urban wage…
Ohio House passes bill banning import of feral hogs
OHIO — The Ohio House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at addressing the growing problem of feral swine in the state. The House voted yesterday to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 503, a measure sponsored by State…
Ohio House passes bill providing financial assistance to individuals affected by drought
OHIO — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 683, a measure aimed at addressing the severe drought conditions that recently impacted the state. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport), allocates $10 million to the…
Social Security income increasing for Ohioans in January
OHIO — Reminder: Ohioans will see an increase in their Social Security benefits beginning in January 2025. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025,…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces $100 million to prevent overdose deaths
OHIO — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn have announced $100 million in federal funding to support statewide efforts to combat opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths. The funding,…
Gov. DeWine announces funding for Ohioans pursuing home ownership
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced nearly $25.9 million in grants and planned tax credits aimed at helping more Ohioans achieve homeownership. The funding is part of…
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb responds to Browns’ possible move to Brook Park
CLEVELAND — Mayor Justin Bibb has expressed disappointment after a meeting with Jimmy and Dee Haslam of the Haslam Sports Group (HSG), during which they shared their intent to relocate the Cleveland Browns to Brook Park. This decision comes just…
Gov. DeWine delays scheduled executions in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has granted reprieves of execution for three death row inmates, citing difficulties in obtaining the necessary drugs for lethal injections. The state has been unable to secure the drugs from pharmaceutical suppliers without risking…
Ohio’s Laketran receives nearly $950,000 in state grant funding
COLUMBUS — Laketran is one of 26 transit agencies awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Urban Transit Program (UTP), as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick). The program supports urban transit agencies with…