Virtual Meetings

A screenshot of the House 2020 Economic Recovery Task Force, which was convened during the pandemic to take testimony from business owners, employees and others.

Bill to allow some virtual public meetings could become law, but it wouldn't affect Ohio lawmakers

Karen Kasler

The bill passed the Ohio House and Senate nearly unanimously, with Republicans and Democrats embracing allowing certain public boards whose members aren’t paid to meet remotely.

Highland County Judge Rocky Coss (center) started doing video arraignments in 2009 when he didn't have deputies to transport prisoners. So when COVID hit he was prepared for virtual hearings and asked to chair a statewide committee to made the changes permanent.

Politics & Government

Ohio courts have made a 'seismic shift' for COVID. Soon many proceedings can be permanently virtual

Ann Thompson

Highland County Judge Rocky Coss and his statewide committee made 100 recommendations to the Ohio Supreme Court including remote hearings and testimony

Politics & Government

Ohio lawmakers want to allow virtual public meetings again

Jo Ingles

Just a day after Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced he tested positive for COVID and exposed members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission to the virus, lawmakers are taking action to allow state agencies and boards to conduct remote meetings again.