Ohio House Lawmakers Leave Racism Resolution On The Table

A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis did not receive a hearing before the Ohio House of Representatives left for their s ...

Controlling Board OKs $3.2 Million For Ohio National Guard Protest Responses

Gov. DeWine had deployed Ohio National Guard to Cleveland, Columbus, D.C.

After Months Of Questions, Ohio Medicaid To Start Paying Pharmacists For Coronavirus Testing

The Ohio Department of Medicaid said when it'll reimburse pharmacies to test one of the state’s most vulnerable populations for COVID-19.

Ohio Faces Second Year With No Executions

When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine last week delayed three more executions into 2022 and 2023, it meant that 2020 would be the second consecutiv ...

Ohio Woman Disqualified In Cross Country For Wearing Hijab Asks For Religious Expression Legislation

Noor Abukaram was 16 when she became fearful of the consequences of her hijab at her cross country meets.

Ohio Bill Requires Health Department To Report COVID-19 Data It Already Reports

Is it that the Ohio Department of Health is deliberately withholding some COVID-19 information from the public?

Ohio Jobless Claims Over Last 12 Weeks Pass 1.3 Million

Over the past 12 weeks, there have been more jobless claims filed in Ohio than the past three years combined.

Life On Welfare Isn’t What Most People Think It Is

When Americans talk about people receiving public assistance they often have stereotypes and inaccurate perceptions of who those people are.

Amid Challenges, Ohio Medicaid Department Conducting Massive Overhaul

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is working on a complete revamp of the lion’s share of the $27 billion program...

Dr. Acton Resignation Follows Months In The Spotlight, Crosshairs

Shortly before Ohio restaurants were set to reopen, Dr. Amy Acton was asked which restaurant she planned to dine at first.

Ohio House Dems Release Police Reform Plans

As supporters await a hearing on a measure to declare racism a public health crisis , Democrats targeted police brutality.

Minority Strike Force Town Halls: Infant Mortality, Underlying Conditions At Heart Of Disparity Issues

Medical professionals and minority advocacy groups came together to give input on recommendations from Ohio's Minority Strike Force.

New Covid-19 Cases Slow Down Over Last Month In Ohio

The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio has trickled downward since early May, an analysis of state data shows.

As Ohio Budget Shortfall Looms, Senate GOP Seeks To Tie Down Income Tax Rates

Facing a $1 billion coronavirus-shaped budget hole, an Ohio Senate committee passed a bill Tuesday to amend the state constitution to re ...

Race Is A Big Factor In Ohio Police Killings

According to CNN, police shot and killed about 1,000 people in the United States in 2018.

Sen. Portman Heard From ‘Dozens’ Of Black Leaders; His Office Won’t Name One

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has touted his participation in a conference call with “dozens” of black leaders, but won't say who he spoke with.

Police Organization Slams Ohio Attorney General Over Training Cuts

It might seem like a bad time for the Attorney General Dave Yost to eliminate 27 people whose job it is to train cops across Ohio.

Legislators Ask For Increased Public School Funding In Next Appropriations Bill

The members of the Democratic caucus of the Ohio Legislature are calling for more funding for public schools.

Ohio Public Defenders Call For Systemic Change In Criminal Justice System To Address Racism

About 50 lawyers, administrators and investigators from the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) circled a park this week.

Governors Warn Congress More Federal Help Is Needed To Avoid Covid-19 Resurgence

The federal government needs to assist states with a strategy for distribution of COVID-19 tests and medical equipment or risk a surge.

Dewine Won’t ‘Critique’ Handling Of D.C. Protests, But Has Sent Ohio National Guardsmen There

Ohio sent 100 members of the National Guard to serve under President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.

As 1,600 Residents Die, The Nursing Home Industry Fights For Lawsuit Protections

Betty Chisholm, 94, died of COVID-19 just after midnight on Easter Sunday.

A New Federal Agency To Revive The Great Lakes Region?

The Great Lakes region took a beating last decade with the collapse of its manufacturing sector.

Ohio Senators Urge Support Of Racism Public Health Crisis Resolution

Three Ohio senators took time to speak on the weekend’s protests and push forward consideration of a bill declaring racism a health crisis.

Ohio House Passes Bill To Roll Back Absentee Voting Access

The Ohio House of Representatives approved legislation that would prevent executive officials from altering Election Day plans.

Ohio Unemployment Nears 1.3 Million Claims Over Last 11 Weeks

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) put out its latest jobless claims, with 34,575 more filed.

Antibody Injections Could Fight Covid-19 Infections – An Infectious Disease Expert Explains

Antibodies are part of us – literally.

Bill Would Keep Non-School Officials From Closing Schools

A new Ohio Senate bill to be introduced next week would prevent anyone outside of school administration from closing schools.

How Ohio Has Responded To COVID-19: Part Two

The first big decision had been made. The popular Arnold Sports Festival would be held in limited capacity.

Officials Project Ohio’s Covid-19 Testing, 43rd In U.s., Won’t Speed Up In June

Ohio is testing fewer of its citizens per capita for COVID-19 than almost every other state in the nation.

Police Officers Accused Of Brutal Violence Often Have A History Of Complaints By Citizens

Police involved in prominent deaths share a history of complaints by citizens of brutality or misconduct.

DeWine Wants To Help Minorities And The Poor, But He Hasn’t Always Acted

Gov. Mike DeWine spoke passionately this week about the need to address racial, economic and health disparities in Ohio.

How Should Ohio Vote In November And Beyond? Here Are The Proposals

How will Ohioans cast their ballots in this November’s General Election? How will they do so in the elections that follow?

Ohio House Dem Leader: ‘Willful Ignorance’ Only Reason For Lack Of Action On Racism

The Ohio House Minority Leader says it is up to white people to address the societies and legislation that they built to be discriminatory.

Militarization Has Fostered A Policing Culture That Sets Up Protesters As ‘the Enemy’

The unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd has left parts of U.S. cities looking like battle zones.

GOP Rep. On Anti-Racism Resolution: I’m ‘Darker’ Than Most Black Lawmakers

Members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus are seeking to declare racism to be a public health crisis.

Why Cellphone Videos Of Black People’s Deaths Should Be Considered Sacred, Like Lynching Photographs

As Ahmaud Arbery fell to the ground, the sound of the gunshot that took his life echoed loudly throughout his Georgia neighborhood.

Yearning To Breathe Free, Or Just To Breathe

Millions of Americans, it seems, feel as if they can no longer breathe.

What The Phase 1 Trials Of The First COVID-19 Vaccine Really Mean

Moderna, a biotechnology company, revealed the preliminary findings for the much anticipated phase I trial of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Ohio House Passes Sports Betting Bill

The Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow Ohioans to place bets on sports.