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…
Ohio Gov. DeWine awards funding to help families in need, encourage workforce development
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2024-07D, directing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to various programs aimed at supporting struggling families, assisting children, and promoting workforce development across the state. The order allocates funds…
Moreno comment on reproductive rights continues to shake up Ohio senate race
OHIO — Bernie Moreno, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, has faced continued criticism after a video surfaced in which he made comments about women voters and abortion. Speaking at a town hall in Warren County on…
Ohio lawmakers call on DeWine to address economic impact of Springfield fabrications
COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), along with State Representatives Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) and Adam Miller (D-Columbus), have urged Governor Mike DeWine to work with state agencies and Springfield city officials to publicly account for the…