A bipartisan duo in the Ohio House of Representatives believes deliberations by the state parole board should be recorded and made available in accordance with state public records law.

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently vacated a Marion County woman’s drug possession conviction, finding police illegally searched a bookbag with a baggie sticking out from the zipper.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced enhanced support for the wellness needs of first responders in Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is asking citizen scientists to report wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings in July and August for the summer brood survey.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced a partnership with the Governor’s Children’s Initiative, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund to bring free parent education materials to Ohio families.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced a $15 million grant program to help public children services agencies recruit and retain frontline caseworkers and supervisors. Agencies can apply for the funding, which was appropriated as part of the state fiscal year (SFY) 2022 budget.

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued three advisory opinions, including a new opinion that addresses the propriety of a lawyer notarizing a client’s affidavit and an expanded opinion analyzing conflicts arising from personal, nonmarital relationships.

Six candidates can appear on the special Aug. 2 primary election ballot, despite Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose disqualifying them, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled recently.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging Jaylen Harris, 19, of Beachwood, Ohio, Lavelle Jones, 18, of Warrenville Heights, Ohio, Devin Rice, 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Hakim Benjamin, 20, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, with organizing and engaging in a conspiracy to steal, sell and purchase high-end vehicles, rob Postal Service carriers and steal from the U.S. mail.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced that Ohioans will soon be able to renew their driver’s license online, adding to the extensive list of services through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) that can now be completed at the newly upgraded BMV.Ohio.Gov, rather than in-person. The projects announced today underscore the administration’s commitment to transforming the BMV customer experience, significantly lowering the number of reasons Ohioans have to visit a BMV site.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced the approval of assistance for two projects set to create 375 new jobs. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $22.9 million in new payroll and spur more than $213 million in investments across Ohio.

The Ohio Hospital Association has partnered with a New Albany-based company in an effort to improve the prior authorization process for its member hospitals.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 45 other attorneys general recently announced a $1.25 million settlement with Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line stemming from a 2019 data breach.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced recently that the agency is undertaking an extensive outreach effort to offer free individualized employment services to spouses of active and former military members.

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently indefinitely suspended a Hamilton, Ohio, attorney for repeatedly driving naked and exposing himself to other motorists.

Communities in Northwest Ohio are receiving approximately $8.4 million in low-interest rate and principal forgiveness funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. Funding infrastructure projects and improving water quality across the state continues to be a priority of Governor Mike DeWine’s administration. These loans (financed though the state’s revolving fund) were approved between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2022. The lower interest rates and principal forgiveness will save these communities more than $2.2 million.

Dr. Qing Tian, assistant professor of computer science at Bowling Green State University, dreams of spending his roughly 90-mile commute to campus relaxing or preparing for the week ahead while his self-driving car safely navigates to campus.

Lawsuit is the Department’s first case challenging algorithmic discrimination under the Fair Housing Act

The University of Toledo’s Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute and the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition are teaming up to host a fundraiser, “Give True Freedom This Independence Day,” to benefit programs that support victims of human trafficking.

Summer is a great time for anglers to pursue catfish in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Buckeye State’s lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and streams are home to four types of catfish: blue, bullhead, channel, and flathead.