Update on Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Issued
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted...
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BBB Alert: Chip card scams
The new credit and debt chip cards are designed to reduce fraud, including counterfeiting. Now BBB and the Federal Trade...
VA and PenFed Foundation Work Together to Prevent Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is teaming up with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation)...
Attorney General’s Conference to Focus on Veterans Legal Advocacy
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Buckeye Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be co-sponsoring...
Ohioans Urged to Watch Out for Deer
COLUMBUS – It is not a new problem, but the state is reminding motorists to be on the look out...
Ohio and West Virginia Lead 14 States in Opposing Proposed Mining Regulations
COLUMBUS – Numerous state attorney generals have filed comments opposing a possible new rule aimed at protecting streams. They contend...
Experience the Beauty of Fall Color on a Hike This Weekend
The colors of fall are making their annual appearance across Ohio. COLUMBUS, OH – The weather and fall’s expanding palettes...
Secretary Husted Appoints David Fox to the Meigs County Board of Elections
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted has appointed David W. Fox as a member of the Meigs County Board...
Bill Johnson Statement on Papal Address to Congress
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following in regards to the comments from Pope Francis during his address...
Workshop to Focus on Shale, Other Energy Impacts Across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The effects of Ohio’s unprecedented oil and gas boom will be seen photo: Ken Chamberlain, CFAES far...
Ohio Statehouse to Celebrate National Planting Day Sept. 23
COLUMBUS - The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) in partnership with Keep Ohio Beautiful will celebrate the power...
Meigs’ Own Snowville Creamery and Pomeroy Blues and Jazz Fesitval Recongnized at Statehouse
Snowville Creamery is locally produced in Meigs County. The company uses cartons instead of plastic jugs for their milk as...
Bill Johnson Votes Against Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after he voted “no” on H.R. 3461, a bill to...
DeWine Certifies Strengthen Term Limits Amendment
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine submitted to the Secretary of State’s office today his certification of the citizen-initiated Strengthen Term...
House Passes 21st Century Cures: Bipartisan Legislation to Bring New Hope for Millions of Patients in Need
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R.6 – the 21st...
Johnson Votes to Return Control of Education Policy to Individual States
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5 – the...
Congressman Bill Johnson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Michigan v. EPA
MARIETTA - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Michigan...
Rep. Debbie Phillips Issues Statement on Historic Supreme Court Ruling
COLUMBUS—On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. The historic 5-4 decision...
Bill Johnson Comments on Supreme Court Marriage Ruling
MARIETTA - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its ruling on Obergefell v....
Attorney General DeWine Reminds Law Enforcement of New Law Requiring Timely Submission of Rape Kits
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today sent a letter to Ohio law enforcement agencies reminding them of...
Bill Johnson Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Speech
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address...
88,927 People in Ohio Selected 2015 Marketplace Plans in the First Month of Open Enrollment
According to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services today, 88,927 people in Ohio selected plans...
HHS Awards $75 Million to Ohio Test an Innovative Plan to Improve Health Care
Ohio will receive up to $75 million to implement and test health care payment and service delivery models that will...
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Wear Safety Belts this Thanksgiving Holiday
COLUMBUS – In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to...
Ohio House Modernizes Ohio’s Telecom Regulations
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Sub. House Bill 490, the agriculture...
