Mike DeWine

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders beyond traditional counseling and medication. Maryland and Ohio have enacted new laws to support mental health, while Connecticut and Missouri are exploring psychedelic therapies like psilocybin and ibogaine.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, affecting approximately 30,000 Haitians in Ohio. Defenders warn of dangerous conditions in Haiti, where gangs control 90% of the capital, and highlight economic contributions of TPS holders to Ohio's economy.

Sixteen children were rescued from 'deplorable' conditions in a Vinton County, Ohio home, leading to the arrest of four adults charged with child endangerment. Officials described the situation as 'pure evil,' with several children in serious medical condition. A second search warrant has been issued as investigations continue.

Ohio eliminated its four-day absentee ballot grace period before a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, but the court later upheld grace periods as valid. Governor Mike DeWine signed the bill reluctantly, fearing a potential ruling against grace periods, though the court's 5-4 decision affirmed states' authority to set deadlines for receiving ballots. The change will impact Ohio voters in the November 2025 election.

More than 110 Ohio school districts and schools have armed staff members, following a 2022 law allowing local boards to decide on arming staff. The law reduced training requirements, prompting criticism from educators, while some districts argue it improves safety due to delayed police response.

Ohio Republicans are assessing if they can override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of legislation requiring photo ID for mail-in ballots. DeWine argued the bill, House Bill 472, would create unnecessary burdens without improving election integrity, while Republicans claim it addresses public demand for stronger safeguards. Advocacy groups and lawmakers disagree on the bill’s impact on voters.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urged the Trump administration to reconsider ending temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian migrants after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the administration can remove thousands of Haitians and Syrians with TPS.

A Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians. Ohio, home to over 10,000 Haitian migrants, could face significant impact, with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine calling the policy a 'mistake.'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which upheld efforts to remove humanitarian protections from Haitians and Syrians in the U.S. He described the decision as a mistake and expressed concern over its implications.

The Great American State Fair opened on the National Mall as part of President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration, featuring state exhibits, cultural displays, and events like a Ferris wheel and rodeo. The fair includes speeches by Trump, a fireworks display over Mount Rushmore, and the 'Patriot Games' athletic competition, separate from the America250 commission's programming.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill regulating submetering companies that resell electricity to multi-unit complexes. The legislation aimed to provide consumer protections but faced criticism over unexplained fees and limited consumer choice. DeWine argued the submetering model is 'fundamentally flawed' and rejected the bill’s compromise approach to oversight.

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 472 in Ohio, which would have required photo ID for mail voting. He cited challenges for voters and unnecessary restrictions, as bipartisan elections officials and the Ohio chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons opposed the bill. The veto can be overridden by the legislature.

JobsOhio reform efforts have stalled in the legislature, Ohio nurses are considering leaving due to high patient loads, and a bill to establish a PTSD fund for first responders is awaiting the governor's signature.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 472, which would have required absentee voters to provide a copy of their driver’s license or state ID starting in 2027. The bill, passed by Ohio Republicans, aimed to strengthen election integrity but was criticized by DeWine as unnecessary and burdensome, with no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Ohio.

Ohio secretary of state candidates differ on a bill requiring photo ID for absentee ballots. Republican nominee Robert Sprague supports the amended bill, while Democratic nominee Allison Russo and Libertarian nominee Tom Pruss urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto it, arguing it weakens voting rights. The bill originated from GOP negotiations to include a constitutional amendment on in-person voter ID.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine commuted Gregory Lott’s death sentence to life without parole for a 1986 murder, marking his first such action in eight years as governor. Lott, who has intellectual disabilities, was convicted of setting an 82-year-old man on fire during a burglary.

Governor Mike DeWine celebrated Ohio State Parks Week while facing criticism for supporting House Bill 507, which allows fracking in state parks. Senate Bill 219, currently awaiting his decision, would expedite fracking on public lands by imposing strict deadlines for approvals and lease agreements, expanding industry favors.

A divided Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to restore Ohio's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media apps. The decision, which rejects NetChoice's challenge, mandates that platforms obtain parental permission and disclose privacy guidelines. Ohio's law, part of a 2023 budget bill, aims to protect children's mental health by giving parents oversight over their online activity.

A divided Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that Ohio’s law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media must be restored. The 2-1 decision rejected claims by NetChoice, a trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta, that the law was unconstitutional. The law, part of Ohio’s 2023 state budget, aims to protect children’s mental health by requiring parental permission and transparency about platform terms.

FBI agents searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voting rights group, during a statewide sweep. The group, which focuses on communities of color and low-income individuals, faces accusations of politically motivated targeting by the Trump administration. Federal law enforcement has not publicly explained the searches or provided legal justifications.

Ohio Democrats urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 173, which regulates submetering companies. Critics argue the bill fails to sufficiently protect tenants from inflated rates and poor service, while supporters claim it establishes necessary policy. The bill caps submetering charges at 3% below typical utility rates and aligns some requirements with utility standards, but conflicts with a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced support for abolishing the death penalty, citing data showing it is not a deterrent to violent crime and noting long delays in executions. He highlighted that condemned inmates often die of natural causes or suicide before execution and that death sentences are frequently overturned.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced support for abolishing the death penalty, citing data showing it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime and highlighting long delays in executions. He emphasized that condemned inmates are unlikely to be executed due to prolonged legal processes and natural causes.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes ending the death penalty, conflicting with the president and state party leaders. His stance creates a rift within his party.

Departing Ohio governor Mike DeWine, who co-wrote the state’s death penalty bill, has called for abolishing capital punishment, stating it does not improve public safety and can no longer be morally justified. He said he no longer believes the death penalty is a deterrent to murder.

Republican governor Mike DeWine, who co-wrote Ohio's death penalty bill, has called for its abolition, stating it does not improve public safety and can no longer be morally justified. He no longer believes the death penalty deters murder.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio should abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it does not deter violent crime and highlighting long legal delays. He emphasized the system's ineffectiveness, emotional toll on victims' families, and challenges with execution logistics, while facing divided political reactions.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has called for ending the death penalty, citing his 50-year involvement in its legal framework. Despite his advocacy, party divisions and support for the death penalty among Trump-aligned Republicans may limit his influence on policy change.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is advocating for the end of the death penalty in his state. He is using his position to call for this change.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican with over 50 years of political experience, has called for ending the death penalty in the state. He played a key role in drafting Ohio's current death penalty law in 1981 but now argues it should be abolished, citing issues with lethal injection drugs and shifting political dynamics within his party.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio should abolish the death penalty, stating it is not a deterrent and has long appeal processes, despite legislative opposition from Republicans like House Speaker Matt Huffman. He cited data showing declining death sentences and lengthy delays, with condemned individuals often dying before execution.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his support for abolishing the death penalty, stating it is not an effective deterrent to violent crime. He cited data showing declining death sentences and prolonged legal appeals, with condemned individuals often dying before execution. DeWine, who has postponed executions during his tenure, noted his stance evolved over 50 years of experience with the issue.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio should abolish the death penalty, citing evidence it does not deter violent crime. He has postponed executions due to pharmaceutical supplier issues and acknowledged a legislative repeal is unlikely. Other states like New Hampshire, Colorado, and Virginia have already abolished the death penalty.

Arizona's Republican-controlled legislature placed a measure (HCR 2001) on the November ballot requiring mail voters to provide government-issued ID. If approved, the measure would take effect in 2028 and is part of a national GOP effort to restrict mail voting. Similar proposals have been introduced in Ohio and by former President Donald Trump's administration.

The article highlights the Supreme Court's pending decision on Haitians' humanitarian status in the U.S., Ohio lawmakers rolling back safeguards for renters' electric bills, and a stalled legislative effort to regulate data centers due to a $1.6B tax break dispute. Haitian immigrants in Ohio face uncertainty as legal status decisions loom, while policy changes impact renters and data center regulations.

Ohio lawmakers passed Senate Bill 19, which mandates academic interventions for students struggling in math or reading and includes an exemption allowing classical schools to avoid teaching the science of reading curriculum. The bill, now sent to Gov. Mike DeWine, requires schools to provide free interventions like tutoring and extended learning time for students scoring below proficiency levels.

Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package to address underpayments to nursing homes after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the state used an incorrect Medicaid reimbursement formula. The funding includes $310 million from the state and $565 million in federal funds to resolve disputes dating back to the 2024-25 budget cycle.

Ohio Republicans removed a provision from House Bill 795 that would have banned family members from serving as Medicaid home healthcare caregivers after public backlash. The revised bill now focuses on fraud investigations, while allowing family caregivers to qualify under existing training and background check requirements.

Four childcare-related bills were approved in an Ohio House committee, addressing access and fraud concerns. The bills include measures to strengthen oversight of childcare funding and expand publicly funded childcare for caregivers of foster children and family members.

All 12 victims of a mass shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival are stable, with police pursuing multiple leads. The shooting, believed to involve at least two gunmen, occurred during the festival, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.