Month: December 2020

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The fight against human trafficking was and remains a top priority for Attorney General Dave Yost during 2020 as his office continued its multifaceted approach to end labor and sex trafficking in Ohio.

“In 2020, advances were made towards our goal where no one is bought or sold in Ohio,” Yost said.

Is your New Year’s Resolution to get out of debt? Improving your finances and increasing your savings is a common goal on Jan 1, but it’s not always easy, especially this year.

If you are in debt, you’re not alone. With COVID-19 causing budgets to be stretched in many households, total American household debt is only rising.… Read full story

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2018- 2019 financial audit of Summit County’s Springfield Township. The audit included multiple findings including a finding for recovery totaling $13,378 for an unapproved pay raise and hours worked.

The former Fiscal Officer approved a series of improper payments to the Assistant to the Fiscal Officer.… Read full story

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2018-2019 financial audit of Harrison Township in Perry County. The audit included multiple findings including findings for recovery that totaled more than $18,000.

Late fees, penalties, and interest are not considered a proper public purpose to spend tax dollars.… Read full story

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) December 28, 2020 — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today filed an amicus brief in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of three Christian Schools and Citizens for Community Values’ (CCV) lawsuit to overturn a Toledo-Lucas County Health Department order shuttering all in-person education for students in grades 7-12.… Read full story

WGU Ohio will award New Start Scholarships of up to $2,500, encouraging working

adults to upskill their prospects for career success in the post-COVID economy

COLUMBUS, OHIO – To help more working adults in Ohio make the most of 2021 and get on the pathway to expanded career opportunities as the economy bounces back from its COVID-19 slowdown, Western Governors University (WGU Ohio) will be awarding New Year scholarships to qualifying students.… Read full story