Governor Mike DeWine

Gov. Mike DeWine speaks to reporters on Jan. 30, 2024.

DeWine shares few thoughts about bill to add nitrogen to Ohio's death penalty options

Karen Kasler

Some Republican lawmakers want to move executions forward for the first time since 2018—none have happened since Gov. Mike DeWine took office.

The Broad Street entrance of the Ohio Department of Education building in downtown Columbus. There are no signs showing the transition to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce so far, four days after a judge dissolved the order blocking the K-12 overhaul from moving forward.

Politics & Government

New education agency moves forward after judge dissolves order to stop Ohio K-12 overhaul

Karen Kasler

The seven progressive-leaning elected members of the Ohio Board of Education who sued over the Republican-backed overhaul of K-12 education are considering their next move.

Alisha Nelson speaks at podium after Gov. Mike DeWine names her executive director of OneOhio Recovery Foundation

Politics & Government

DeWine names leader of OneOhio, private foundation established with opioid settlement funds

Jo Ingles

DeWine named Alisha Nelson, who has led his anti-drug initiatives in the past, as the leader for the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, a private organization established with money from public opioid settlement funds.

A box containing two bottles of Narcan, the nasal spray helps reverse an opioid overdose.

Health, Science & Environment

Ohio classifies xylazine as controlled substance

The veterinary sedative has no known antidote, which makes it uniquely dangerous for Ohio’s drug supply.

A car appears blurry as it goes across a bridge in the rain

Politics & Government

DeWine hints at veto if speed limit increases are in Ohio's transportation budget

Karen Kasler

Gov. Mike DeWine opposes speed limit increases, and suggests he'll strike them if they get into the final version of the Ohio transportation budget.

Health, Science & Environment

A new dashboard is empowering Ohio counties to curb overdoses

Kendall Crawford

Ohio communities can more easily access data around substance use disorder through a new dashboard. Advocates hope it leads to better treatment.

An overhead view of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine on February 4, 2023.

Politics & Government

Ohio Senate sets hearing on toxic train derailment to hear from state officials

Karen Kasler

Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said he wants to hear information on what happened in East Palestine, as Ohio lawmakers consider the two-year state budget.

Ohio Health Department Director, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, answers questions from reporters in Columbus about the East Palestine train derailment. Photo taken at the Vern Riffe Center on Feb 17, 2023. .jpg

Health, Science & Environment

Clinic coming to help residents near East Palestine railroad derailment with health concerns

Jo Ingles

The clinic will be staffed by medical professionals and experts in exposure to contamination.

A phone screen showing various social media companies

Politics & Government

Ohio budget includes provision to require parental permission for kids to use social media

Karen Kasler

The proposal in the Ohio budget would require TikTok, YouTube and other social media to get and verify permission from parents for their kids under 16 to use those platforms.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and emergency leaders at a press conference about the derailment of railroad cars carrying hazardous materials in East Palestine Ohio

Politics & Government

DeWine says release of hazardous materials in railroad derailment 'a direct threat to lives'

Jo Ingles

DeWine said he wants to see what federal report shows before determining what steps the state can take to prevent another situation like the one that happened this weekend in East Palestine near the Pennsylvania border.