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Lear, Lorenz Introduce “Election Integrity Act” to Modify Political Party Declarations for Elections
COLUMBUS- State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) introduced legislation that will modify the timeframe for voters and candidates to declare a political party. House Bill 437 will require a voter to declare their political party at least 90 days in advance to participate in their chosen party’s primary election. The legislation will also require a candidate to …
Read More »Wednesday Was Busy for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office With 36 Calls for Service
The Ohio Board of Nursing Announces Relocation of Headquarters
Reynoldsburg, OH – Effective March 11, 2024, The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is relocating its headquarters to 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The relocation marks a significant milestone in the OBN’s operational journey. The move not only reflects the Board’s commitment to efficiency and accessibility, but also signifies its evolving role in serving the nursing community and …
Read More »Ohio Department of Insurance Saved Consumers $50.3 Million in 2023
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Insurance’s Consumer Services Division, Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office (MHIA), and Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) saved insurance consumers a combined $50.3 million in 2023 by helping resolve coverage disputes, outline suitable coverage options, and identify financial assistance programs, director Judith L. French announced during National Consumer Protection Week, March 3-9. …
Read More »Corri Vermilya of Loudonville is one of the Ohio Ms. Basketball Finalists Announced by OPSWA
News Release – Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association For Immediate Release – March 6, 2024 OPSWA members voting now through noon Monday; winner announced Wednesday, March 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday, March 13. Voting is currently underway for the 224 …
Read More »AG Dave Yost Targets Deceitful Home-Improvement Contractors
Reinforcing his pledge to hold unscrupulous business owners accountable, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed six consumer-protection lawsuits in five counties against businesses accused of ripping off Ohioans who wanted to make home improvements. The legal actions coincide with National Consumer Protection Week – being observed March 3-9 this year — a nationwide initiative to arm consumers with information about …
Read More »Husted Announces Ohio Career Navigator
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the launch of the Ohio Career Navigator, a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed as a one-stop-shop for Ohioans to find resources that will help them obtain in-demand skills, advance their education, and achieve their career goals. The career navigator brings resources from across multiple state agencies into one place, making the process of finding relevant …
Read More »Don’t Let Your World Go Up in Smoke: Understanding Ohio’s Burn Ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As Ohioans await the first day of Spring, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and Ohio Department of Natural Resources remind residents of the importance of adhering to the state’s burn ban regulations, which take effect today, March 1, and last through May. Enacted approximately 70 years ago to safeguard property, the environment, and lives, the …
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