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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – May 14, 2024 – Addressing nearly 1,000 victim advocates at the office’s annual Two Days in May conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to reverse the 41% cut to federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA).… Read full story
Senators Want EPA to Factor in the Financial Challenges Ohio Communities Face
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 14, 2024 – Today, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) called on Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, which oversees environmental standards across Ohio and much of the Midwest, to engage with Ohio communities, weigh each community’s financial capacity, and provide them with flexibility as they work to fulfill their unfunded federal mandate under the Clean Water Act.… Read full story
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is again warning consumers not to use or buy aftermarket steering wheel decals after learning of another driver who suffered severe injuries from the decorative emblem during a crash.
The driver was involved in a crash in which the air bag deployed and sent two pieces of a metal aftermarket decal with rhinestones into the person’s face and neck. … Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – May 14, 2024 – The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) has unanimously approved recommendations put forth by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training, signaling a significant step forward in transforming the training of Ohio law enforcement.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – State auditors identified $210,585 in improper Medicaid payments over a two-year period to a Columbus ambulance service, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
With added interest, the Auditor of State’s Office is recommending repayment of $236,479 from Amerikare LLC, a licensed medical transportation organization, as part of a recently completed compliance examination.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – May 13, 2024 – Free hands-on training is available this summer for teen drivers in Ohio to practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with three Advanced Driver Training programs to increase access to these specially designed classes that address the leading causes of teen crashes.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and representatives from the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds broke ground on two buildings to revitalize the fairgrounds in Columbus, the Ohio Showcase Building and the new agriculture building.
The projects are part of the long-term master plan recommended by the Expo 2050 Task Force.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON — Kathy Brechler Lake, a longtime Knox County resident and Food For The Hungry (FFTH) volunteer, was named the organization’s new Executive Director in late April by the FFTH board.
“The board takes great pleasure in making this announcement,” said Austin Swallow, president of FFTH Board.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In honor of the life and service of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus today until sunset on the day of his funeral.… Read full story
(EUCLID, Ohio) – May 12, 2024 – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin who was killed on Saturday evening in the line of duty.
“The promise to protect is signed with the blood of our officers.… Read full story