The Ohio Department of Taxation announced on Thursday that it would be extending the deadline to file and pay taxes in the state from April 15 to May 17.
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ODH Data Generally Accurate, But Could Use Improvement Publicly, State Auditor Says
Although the Ohio Department of Health published mostly accurate coronavirus data over the past year of the pandemic, the department could have done better with the specificity of that data and disseminating it to the state’s residents, according to an audit by the Ohio Auditor of the State released this week.
Read the full storyOhio Law Signed Last Week Provides Relief for Students, Waives Certain Requirements
Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law last week that modifies student requirements to provide relief for end-of-year assessments for Ohio students.
The law, which aims at providing students with relief during the pandemic, will apply for a single school year. It was co-sponsored by state Reps. Adam Bird (R-66-New Richmond) and Kyle Koehler (R-79-Springfield).
Read the full storyOhio to Experiment with Walk-Up Vaccinations at Clinics, DeWine Said on Thursday
Ohio will be experimenting with a walk-in vaccination clinic that does not require an appointment, Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine announced on Thursday.
Read the full storyColumbus Lobbyist Charged for Participation in $60 Million Bribery Scheme Found Dead
A Columbus lobbyist facing charges in a $60 million bribery scheme to pass a bill in the Ohio legislature was found dead earlier this week.
Read the full storyVaccine to be Available for All Ages by March 29, DeWine Says
Vaccinations will soon become available to those older than 16 in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday.
Read the full storyOhio Crosses 20 Percent Threshold for Vaccinations
Ohio has administered at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine to more than 20 percent of its population, crossing the threshold over the weekend, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health.
Read the full storyRapid Testing to be Available in K-12 Ohio Schools, DeWine Announces
The state of Ohio will be making rapid test vaccines available in K-12 schools, according to an announcement from Gov. Mike Dewine on Thursday. DeWine said that the move was meant to “increase confidence and safety in our schools.” “Soon we’ll be shipping more than 200,000 of the at-home tests to our Educational Service Centers, and I encourage our school districts to take advantage of the resource,” DeWine said. The test used will be the BinaxNOW Home Test, which takes about 15 minutes to return results, according to information on the Ohio Department of Health website. Making rapid testing available in schools is part of a push to make rapid tests more accessible for Ohioans. The initiative has four key parts, DeWine said. 1️⃣ Since December, we have provided federally qualified health centers with more than 150,000 rapid tests that are administered on-site. — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 11, 2021 3️⃣ We're partnering with our public libraries to make at-home tests available in more Ohio communities. During the first two weeks of this initiative, we have had nearly 120 library systems tell us they want to partner on this effort, representing more than 250 sites. — Governor Mike…
Read the full storyKayleigh McEnany to Speak at Center for Christian Value’s April Gala
Former White House Communications Director Kayleigh McEnany will be the keynote speaker for an April gala at the Center for Christian Values in Ohio, according to an invitation circulating for the gala.
Read the full storyOhio State Rep. Householder Exceeded Campaign Contribution Acceptance Limit by More Than $32,000, LaRose Says
Rep. Larry Householder (R-72-Glenford) accepted campaign contributions over the legal limit in 2019 and 2020, according to an examination of campaign finance reports, said Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Friday.
Read the full storyOhio Representative Introduces Legislation to Curb Executive Orders, Health Mandates
Ohio State Representative Larry Householder (R-2-Glenford) introduced two bills on Thursday that would allow the state and individual counties to overturn executive and health order.
Read the full storyOhio Department of Health Removes Capacity Restrictions for Proms, Weddings
The Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed two orders on Tuesday, changing coronavirus guidance for events like wedding receptions and funerals, as well as sports and entertainment venues.
Read the full storyPhase 1C, Phase 2 of Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution to Open this Week, DeWine Says
The next phase of distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio will begin this week and include increased eligibility, according to an announcement from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday.
Read the full storySporting, Entertainment Venues to Reopen in Ohio with Limited Capacity
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Thursday that sporting and entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen with limited capacity.
Read the full storyDeWine Encourages Nursing Homes to Allow Compassionate Care Visitation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is encouraging nursing homes in the states to open for compassionate care visits for residents who have been struggling during the pandemic.
Read the full storyOhio School Reverses Instruction Asking Students to Lobby City Council in Support of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protection Ordinance
An Ohio school has walked back an order requiring teachers to read a script and play a video for students encouraging them to lobby their city council in support of a Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ordinance.
Read the full storyBuckeye Institute Publishes Report Advocating for Education Savings Accounts for Ohio Students
The Buckeye Institute recently released a report advocating for the implementation of Education Savings Accounts for Ohio’s students, something it says could help school districts and educators put students first.
Read the full storyOhio Gov. DeWine Says He Would Veto Bill Aimed at Curbing Health Emergency Powers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Tuesday that he would veto a bill aiming to curb emergency health orders if it made it to his desk.
Read the full storyOhio Publishes List of Disorders that Qualify People for Coronavirus Vaccine
The state of Ohio has published a list of medical conditions that qualify residents to receive the coronavirus vaccination in the most recent phase of eligibility.
Read the full storyOhio to Add 4,000 Deaths to Coronavirus Tally After Discovery of Misreported Count
Ohio will be adding roughly 4,000 deaths to the state toll after the Ohio Department of Health announced it had discovered a reconciliation error in the state’s reporting system.
Read the full storyNext Vaccine Eligibility Phase to Include Drop in Age, Ohio Gov. DeWine Says
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Tuesday that the next group of Ohioans to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine will under the age of 65, although he did not say exactly who will be included in the next phase.
Read the full storyAG Yost Reaches Nearly $25 Million Settlement with McKinsey for Role in Ohio’s Opioid Crisis
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to a settlement of nearly $25 million in a case with McKinsey & Co. for the company’s role in fueling and profiting from the opioid crisis in the state.
Read the full storyFormer Columbus Police Officer Indicted on Murder, Assault Charges
Former Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy has been indicted on murder charges following the death of Andre Hill, the Ohio attorney general’s office announced on Wednesday.
Read the full storyOhio Gov. DeWine, First Lady Receive First Dose of Coronavirus Vaccine
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine and First Lady Fran DeWine received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday as eligibility continues to open up to various groups in the state.
Read the full storyTwo Ohio Representatives Float Bill to Create State Holiday Honoring Trump
Two Ohio state representatives are looking to create a state holiday in honor of former President Donald Trump.
State Reps. Reggie Stoltzfus (R-40-Paris Township) and Jon Cross (R-83-Kenton) plan to introduce a bill that would make June 14, Trump’s birthday, a state holiday known as “President Donald J. Trump Day.”
Read the full storyThe Buckeye Institute Goes After DeWine for ‘Pork Spending’ Budget
The Buckeye Institute has slammed the newly released Ohio budget for excess spending, saying that while it commends the governor for balancing the budget, the state missed an opportunity for reform.
Read the full storyOhio Rep. Jim Jordan Says He Does Not Plan to Run for Portman Seat
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH-4) has said that he will not seek election for the Senate seat that will soon be vacated by Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH).
Read the full storyTeachers, School Staff in 10 Counties Eligible to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine Next Week
The Ohio Department of Health has published a list of school districts whose staff will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting next week.
Read the full storyOhio Curfew Will Lift if State Drops Below 2,500 Hospitalizations for Seven Days, DeWine Says
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on social media on Tuesday that he would lift the curfew in the state if hospitalizations dropped below a certain threshold.
Read the full storyMore Than 95 Percent of Ohio Schools Committed to Reopen for In-Person Learning by March 1
Nearly all of Ohio’s schools have committed to returning to some form of in-person learning by March 1, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Tuesday.
Read the full storyOhio Residents Ages 80 and Older Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccine Starting Tuesday
Ohio residents ages 80-years-old and older will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccination starting on Tuesday, January 19 as Phase 1B of the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program begins.
Read the full storyNew Coronavirus Strain Found in Ohio, Is Possibly More Contagious
Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine announced this week that they discovered a new variant of COVID-19 which is potentially more infectious than other variants.
Read the full storyOhio Flags to be Flown at Half-Mast to Honor Capitol Police Officer Killed in Riot
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that flags would be flown at half-staff on all public buildings until Wednesday in honor of a U.S. Capitol Police Officer who was killed during riots last week.
Read the full storyOhio AG Dave Yost Joins Coalition Asking FDA for Update on Opioid Epidemic
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined a coalition of attorneys general across the country in asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to release a progress report on the opioid epidemic.
Read the full storyFive Ohio Representatives Among Those Who Objected to Electoral College Certification
Of the 147 Republicans that objected to certifying the results of the Electoral College on Wednesday, five of them were representatives from Ohio.
Read the full storyDeWine Says Next Phase of Vaccinations to Start in Two Weeks, Includes Elderly, Teachers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations should begin in two weeks.
Read the full storyOhio Rep. Jim Jordan Expected to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump is reportedly set to award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. Jim Jordan, the U.S. Republican Representative for Ohio from the 4th District.
Read the full storyJanuary 2 to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Coronavirus in Ohio
January 2 will mark the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus being in Ohio, according to backdated data from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
Read the full storyOhio Gov. DeWine Extends Overnight Curfew Through January 23
Ohio will be extending its overnight curfew until January 23, the second extension the state has seen.
Read the full storyColumbus Police Department Fires Officer Who Shot Andre Hill
Officer Adam Coy has been fired from the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio after he fatally shot Andre Hill, a Black man, officials announced on Monday after a disciplinary hearing.
Read the full storyOhioans Over 65, Those with Medical Conditions to be Vaccinated Next, DeWine Says
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health announced the second phase of vaccine distribution last week, with those over the age of 65 and those living with medical issues to be next in line to receive the vaccine.
Read the full storyOhio Legislators Slam Coronavirus Bill Add-ons, Praise Bipartisan Effort
After months of infighting, Congress passed a coronavirus relief bill late on Monday night, prompting Ohio legislators to praise bipartisan measures to provide relief during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Read the full storyOhio Sees Spike in Drug Overdose Deaths as Pandemic Rages
Nineteen counties in Ohio have exceeded or equaled records for the most overdoses in a year as the nation continues to see a spike in drug overdoses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Harm Reduction Ohio, a drug policy advocacy group which says it is the largest distributor of naloxone in the state, says the biggest increases in death caused by overdoses have occurred in central and east Ohio.
Read the full storyOhio Begins Administering Vaccines in Nursing Homes
Ohio began administering the coronavirus vaccine in its nursing homes for the first time on Friday as part of a federal program that pairs pharmacies with long-term care facilities.
Read the full storyOhio Health Department Claims to Not Know Which Nursing Homes Have Coronavirus Deaths, Investigation Reveals
Ohio health officials have claimed to have no record of which nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have seen deaths caused by the coronavirus, an investigation from local media found.
Read the full storyOhio Attorney General Warns Against COVID-19 Vaccination Scams
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is warning residents to watch out for scams related to the coronavirus vaccine distribution that began this week.
Yost has said scammers could potentially impersonate distributors or other health officials to mine for personal information such as a Social Security number with promise of putting them on a list to get vaccinated.
Read the full storyFirst Vaccines Arrive in Ohio, Gov. DeWine Announces
Vaccines for the novel coronavirus have arrived and are being administered in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday.
The vaccine was first delivered to the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, where it was administered to healthcare workers. It was also delivered to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Each hospital received 975 doses.
Read the full storyOhio Gov. DeWine Extends Overnight Curfew Until January 2
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Thursday that he would be extending the state’s overnight curfew until January 2, 2021, to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Read the full storyOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to Pay Out $5 Billion in Dividends to Ohio Employers
Businesses in Ohio can expect to begin receiving state aid, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation said on Wednesday.
Read the full storyOhio’s Gov. DeWine Hints at Extended Coronavirus Curfew
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said during a Monday press conference that the curfew currently placed on the state will need to be extended, although he did not reveal more details.
DeWine imposed a 21-day curfew on Ohio from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. running from November 19 to December 10. The curfew was meant as a “slow down” aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus and applied to retail and indoor seating at restaurants. The curfew exempted businesses like restaurants operating on take-out only, pharmacies and grocery stores.
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