State Of Ohio

The Ohio General Assembly moved closer to permanently expanding access to telehealth for Ohioans after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the option nearly two years ago.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently directed body cameras to be worn by all state troopers, but Ohio Democrats say it's only a first step toward law enforcement reforms introduced in the General Assembly earlier this year.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted joined a growing list of officials increasing the pressure on President Joe Biden and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to keep open a pipeline that affects fuel supplies across Ohio, along with 20,000 jobs.

Ohio’s effort to redraw congressional districts bounced back to the General Assembly, where Democrats are calling the Republican proposal heavily gerrymandered and against the wishes of Ohioans who voted for reform in 2018.

Ohio’s unemployment rate held steady for the third consecutive month, but the number of people in the workforce increased slightly, giving optimism to at least one policy group.

Sales tax would no longer be collected on guns, ammunition and knives in Ohio if a bill planned for introduction in the Ohio House becomes law.

The new Ohio Redistricting Commission, facing an Oct. 31 deadline to redraw the state’s congressional district maps, is receiving the same criticism from Democratic lawmakers as it did during the state legislative map-drawing process.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding both pedestrians and motorists that safety is a shared responsibility.

Landowners can enroll their property in the Ohio Landowner/Hunter Access Partnership (OLHAP) Program, allowing hunters access to private lands.

In a follow-up to last week's story, after some initial investigating into the legitmacy of Bishop Sycamore as a legitimate school, it was determinesd that it doesn't have a physical school building or any type of curriculum, despite being identified by the state of Ohio as a "non-charter, non-tax supported school."

A high school football game broadcast on ESPN, last Sunday involved highly ranked IMG Academy from Florida and Bishop Sycamore of Columbus, Ohio. IMG Academy lived up to its ranking with a 58-0 victory, but afterward, it was learned that Bishop Sycamore has little or no credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered an investigation into the situation.

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are giving away personal protective equipment inventory to schools, grocers, libraries, social service agencies, and others agencies that need it, according to a news release.

Five Knox County art organizations have been awarded grants from the Ohio Arts Council.

Two local colleges, Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University, have implemented different policies on requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccines.

While the state of Ohio is getting an extra $8.2 million in federal funding to help fight COVID-19 in rural areas, Knox County won’t be receiving any of the money, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Public Health said.

Ohio’s new state budget, signed into law by Gov. Mike Dewine, and effective July 1, will strengthen the state’s higher education system and its economy, Chancellor Randy Gardner said.

The State of Ohio is increasing funding for home delivered meals to senior citizens.

Devote time to reading these books about Black Ohio history or written by Black Ohio authors:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank has seen demand for its services surge.

Staying healthy always important; but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread easily.