Governor DeWine Announces $2.3 Million RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Grant Opportunity

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is now accepting applications for $2.3 million in funding to be awarded as part of the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund. 

“I’m proud of the ongoing efforts of Ohio’s drug task forces to stop illegal drug activity in our state,” said Governor DeWine. Read full story

Governor DeWine Increases Wellness Support for Ohio’s First Responders by $20 Million

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that an additional $20 million will be dedicated to supporting the recruitment and wellness needs of Ohio’s first responders. 

Today’s announcement brings the total amount of funding for the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program to $95 million. Read full story

East Palestine Update – 3/14/23

 

(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio)— The following are updates from the State of Ohio regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that the State of Ohio has filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Read full story

AG Dave Yost Sues Norfolk Southern Over ‘Entirely Avoidable’ Train Derailment

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a 58-count civil lawsuit in federal court today seeking to hold Norfolk Southern financially responsible for the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine that caused the release of over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals, “recklessly endangering” both the health of area residents and Ohio’s natural resources.Read full story