Statehouse and Around Ohio
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What to know about Gov. DeWine’s proposed state budget
Funding for Ohio schools would return to levels seen before the pandemic hit by By Tyler Buchanan and Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine outlined his administration’s proposed state budget on Monday, calling his plan “truly an investment into our future.” Acknowledging this as being an “extremely challenging time in Ohio,” DeWine nevertheless offered an…
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Scandal-ridden FirstEnergy agrees to give up new upcharge
By Marty Schladen and Ohio Capital Journal Many FirstEnergy customers weren’t recession-proofed when the coronavirus pandemic hit, but Akron-based FirstEnergy made sure that it was. Now, after firing its top management in the wake of a corruption-riddled 2019 law championed by the Akron-based company, FirstEnergy has agreed to stop collecting an upcharge that was part of…
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Poll: Big majority in Ohio support getting rid of the death penalty
By Marty Schladen and Ohio Capital Journal Almost 60% of Ohioans support replacing the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to a poll conducted late last year and released on Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and the advocacy group Ohioans to Stop Executions. In addition, a…
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Health order signed reducing curfew by one hour
Loveland, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed a health order pushing back the statewide curfew one hour, changing the start time of the curfew to 11 p.m. The new hours begin January 28, 2021 at 12:01 p.m. and lasts through February 11, 2021, at…
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Ohio has the 6th smallest share of employment in construction
The COVID-19 pandemic has had sweeping impacts on the economy and virtually every industry sector. While the construction industry has weathered the storm better than some hard-hit industries—such as leisure and hospitality—construction is facing some unique challenges. Construction companies are currently contending with project cancellations and delays, supply chain disruptions, and COVID infections among workers.…
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Mary Makley Wolff to lead statewide suicide prevention effort
Miami Township, Ohio – Mary Makley Wolff has been named associate director for the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, starting Feb. 8. Wolff, a Miami Township trustee, for the past six years has served as director of the Coalition for a Drug Free Clermont County. “I’m proud of the work we are doing building the coalition…
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For years, Portman navigated the shifting political climate. Now he wants out
By Tyler Buchanan and Ohio Capital Journal edited by Loveland Magazine Rob Portman of Ohio will not be seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate, with the Cincinnati Republican citing increased polarization in American politics as a reason to not campaign for a third term The surprise announcement on Monday morning set off an early-week scramble for…
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Sen. Rob Portman announces he will not run for re-election in 2022
By Tyler Buchanan and Ohio Capital Journal Sen. Rob Portman announced Monday he would not be running for a third term in the U.S. Senate in 2022. The Cincinnati Republican said he intends to use his final two years in public office to “get a lot done,” noting a hopefulness of working with the Biden administration…
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by Tyler Buchanan and Ohio Capital Journal David DeVillers, the U.S. Attorney whose office has led the prosecution of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, will soon be replaced, Sen. Sherrod Brown confirmed on Thursday. DeVillers was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a Republican-led U.S. Senate in 2019. Brown…
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10 PM to 5 AM curfew extended
UP -DATE: Governor DeWine announced on January 22 at 5 PM that the Curfew will last until January 30. Loveland, Ohio – Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health will extend Ohio’s 10 PM to 5 AM curfew. Additional details will be forthcoming. The curfew does not apply to those going to and…
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