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…
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…
Ohio Dems say Issue 1 “empowers” Black voters
COLUMBUS — At a press conference on Tuesday, members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) and other Black leaders from across Ohio made a case for voting “YES” on Issue 1, emphasizing that the citizen-led initiative would empower Black…
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…
VP Harris releases statement on one year anniversary of Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON, ME — On the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 individuals and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement commemorating the victims and underscoring her commitment to addressing…
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…
Ohio U.S. Senate race too close to call in new poll
OHIO — A recent Washington Post poll conducted from October 3-7, 2024, among 1,002 likely voters in Ohio reveals that Donald Trump holds a six-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in a hypothetical presidential matchup. According to the poll,…
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…