Ohio proposal: Get parents’ OK for kids to use social media
February 14, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's governor wants the state to require parental consent for kids under 16 to get new accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and other social media platforms.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's two-year budget proposal would create a law that social media companies must obtain a parent's permission for children to sign up for social media and gaming apps.
GOP Gov. Mike DeWine starts 2nd term with Ohio inauguration
January 9, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Monday that he enters his second term with more optimism than ever for Ohio and a host of ambitions that could have lasting impact, including to make it the nation's best state for mental health treatment and research.
Ohio Republican Party endorses GOP incumbent Mike DeWine
February 18, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Republican Party on Friday endorsed incumbent GOP Gov. Mike DeWine for re-election ahead of the May primary.
The party's central committee endorsed DeWine and GOP Lt.
Legislation proposed to streamline Ohio state laws, rules
December 14, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans could receive state tax documents electronically, hearings over driver's license suspensions could be done remotely, and outdated phrases such as “telefax” would be removed from state laws under legislation meant to streamline regulations in the internet age.
Ohio repays Treasury $1.5B for federal unemployment loan
September 1, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has repaid the U.S. Treasury the nearly $1.5 billion the state borrowed for unemployment benefits to residents during the pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.
Ohio’s lieutenant governor meets with neighbors over tweet
April 21, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's lieutenant governor promised a group of Asian American neighbors during a weekend meeting that he would use his public platform to speak out against unwarranted violence facing their community, though he failed to apologize for the divisive tweet that prompted their concern...
Ohio GOP lieutenant governor faces political test over tweet
April 8, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Warming up a crowd with a joke is a trick of the political trade. Republican Ohio Lt...
Ohio lieutenant governor backs prep sports; DeWine weighs it
August 17, 2020 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Among the voices of athletes, parents and coaches clamoring for high school sports to proceed during the coronavirus pandemic is a booster with one of the state's highest-profile platforms: Republican Lt.
State unemployment systems tested by surge of applicants
April 4, 2020 GMTAmericans are seeking unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels due to the coronavirus, but many are finding more frustration than relief...
Ohio offices partner to preserve future of online checkbook
November 25, 2019 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two state government offices previously at odds over Ohio’s online checkbook are partnering to keep the website going...
OHIO CANDIDATES
September 29, 2018 GMTGovernor and Lieutenant Governor
Ohio restarts voter purge process with changes to help prevent unnecessary cancellations
July 9, 2018 GMTOhio restarts voter purge process with changes to help prevent unnecessary cancellations
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio will restart its controversial voter purge process in the coming weeks, with a few changes to help prevent eligible voters from being removed from the rolls.
Jon Heavey fails to make the gubernatorial ballot again
July 3, 2018 GMTJon Heavey fails to make the gubernatorial ballot again
CLEVELAND, Ohio – It turns out the second time is not the charm for governor hopeful Jon Heavey.
Secretary of State Jon Husted's office sent Heavey a letter Tuesday informing him he was short of the 5,000 signatures needed to make the November ballot, essentially dooming his independent run for governor.
Sandy O’Brien announces bid for Ohio treasurer
December 1, 2017 GMTSandy O'Brien announces bid for Ohio treasurer
COLUMBUS – Sandy O'Brien is running again for Ohio state treasurer, a seat she unsuccessfully sought 11 years ago.
O'Brien, a Republican from Ashtabula County, announced her intention to run in a Sunday email message to members of the Ohio GOP Central Committee, in which she requested that party leadership not endorse candidates before the May primary.
Lawsuit against Jon Husted by blind Ohio voters is revived by appeals court
November 13, 2017 GMTLawsuit against Jon Husted by blind Ohio voters is revived by appeals court
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit filed by a national advocacy group for the visually impaired against Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted that says the state's voting regulations violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
U.S. Supreme Court puts off arguments in Ohio voting case
October 31, 2017 GMTU.S. Supreme Court puts off arguments in Ohio voting case
WASHINGTON - Arguments in a U.S. Supreme Court case that challenged Ohio's procedures for culling inactive voters from its rolls have been postponed due to an unexpected medical leave by an attorney who was scheduled to present arguments in the case.
Ohio proposal would let voters register online
August 9, 2013 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans could register to vote and request an absentee ballot online under a state legislative proposal.
The measure from Sen. Frank LaRose also would let Ohio's elections chief work with other states to share information to help maintain voter rolls.