Statehouse and Around Ohio
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Consumer advocate wants to know where utility got $60M from in alleged bribery scandal
By Marty Schladen – Ohio Capital Journal cccc Ohio’s official utility watchdog wants to know where Akron-based FirstEnergy got the $60 million that federal prosecutors say fueled the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history. The Office of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel on Tuesday evening filed several motions with the Ohio Public Utilities Commission: A request for…
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Ohio approved for $717M in federal pandemic unemployment supplement
By Marty Schladen and Ohio Capital Journal The federal government has approved a $300-a-week supplement for unemployed Ohioans, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said on Tuesday. He added that people should start receiving the funds before the end of the month. Given the amount the state is receiving — $717 million — and assuming that about 500,000…
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GOP lawmaker Rep. John Becker wants to see if DeWine can be criminally charged
State Rep. John Becker, R-Union Twp (Photo from Ohio House website) vvvv By Tyler Buchanan and the Ohio Capital Journal vvvv With his impeachment effort against the governor making little progress, state Rep. John Becker pulled up his email and brainstormed a late-night solution. It was almost 2 a.m. when Becker typed out a request…
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Wenstrup announces increased funding to fight the opioid crisis
by Rep. Brad Wenstrup Over the last few months, the COVID-19 outbreak has swept the nation and held our attention. But, it is not the only, or first, crisis to strike the United States. The opioid epidemic has been affecting Americans for years. National Helpline at 1 (800) 662 – 4357 In fact, COVID-19 has…
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HB 6 costs go well beyond claimed harm to public trust
by Kathiann M. Kowalski A bill to repeal Ohio’s nuclear bailout law has languished for more than a month so far, and signs suggest that House leadership may be angling to defer or stop such efforts as Election Day draws near. Lawmakers filed repeal bills soon after the arrest of former speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford)…
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On Labor Day Ohio’s official unemployment rate doesn’t capture enormity of COVID-19 labor force fallout
By Rob Moore and the Ohio Capital Journal ccccc We know COVID-19 has hurt workers, especially service industry workers, hard. A recent poll of Ohio economists conducted by my firm found 38 of 40 economists think the economic fallout of COVID-19 will fall disproportionately on low- and middle-income families, with economists citing the labor market…
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Health order signed regarding notification of COVID 19 cases in kindergarten through twelfth grade schools
Columbus, Ohio – Today Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following order has been signed by Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes regarding notification of COVID 19 cases in kindergarten through twelfth grade schools: Director’s Order Requiring Reporting and Notification Regarding COVID-19 Cases in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Schools
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A message to the community from Miami University President Crawford
Residential students not expected to “move-in” until the week of September 14 Dear Miami University Community: Today the Butler County General Health District (BCGHD) and Miami University issued a joint message urging our students to avoid travel and large gatherings this holiday weekend. I want to strongly affirm this message. We have updated our COVID-19…
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Labor Day COVID warnings abound
The headline on the Ohio State University’s “Safe and Healthy Return” web page reads: The university remains under a state of emergency given the impacts of COVID-19. “As we return to campus, here’s what you need to know.” The message goes further to say, “With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, we ask students with travel…
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Ohio to receive an additional 9 million face masks from FEMA
Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), in cooperation with the Governor’s Office, the Ohio Departments of Education, Health, and Job and Family Services, is receiving shipments of an additional 9 million face masks this week for public distribution. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) donated these additional masks to the State…
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