June 24, 2020 Ohio governor signs bill expanding religious freedom in school Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law expanding the religious freedom for students in public schools criticized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
May 23, 2020 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says careful reopening process showing positive results The careful reopening process in Ohio has shown positive results, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine reported Saturday.
May 20, 2020 Ohio man who sought exoneration over murder convictions dies of coronavirus in prison One Ohio inmate seeking exoneration has died after contracting COVID-19 in prison. Others look to advance their innocence claims in a prison system flooded with the virus.
May 10, 2020 Ohio's DeWine says it's 'risky' but necessary to begin reopening state businesses Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged Sunday that even the gradual reopening of his state amid the coronavirus pandemic is “risky,” but added that Ohio’s economy needs to get moving again if it hopes to recover.
May 8, 2020 Ohio lawmakers hope for bipartisan reform of prison system stressed by COVID-19 Ohio lawmakers, lobbyists and researchers of various political stripes are finding a common cause in prison reform.
May 4, 2020 Ohio Gov. DeWine hits 'obnoxious' protesters of coronavirus response after clashes with journalists, official Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine chastised protesters upset with coronavirus lockdown measures who he said were “disrespectful” and “obnoxious” to the media and a member of his cabinet over the weekend.
May 1, 2020 Ohio protester confronts masked reporter: ‘You’re terrifying the general public!’ Chanting “Reopen Ohio!” a crowd gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Friday, as Republican Gov. Mike DeWine was preparing for his daily news briefing on the coronavirus outbreak.
April 28, 2020 Ohio's DeWine reverses coronavirus mask mandate for retail customers as he lays out gradual reopening Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine reversed course Tuesday and said he will no longer be mandating that customers wear masks to retail stores, in an effort to dial back a restriction that some found "offensive."
April 27, 2020 DeWine on reopening Ohio economy: 'We're just kind of phasing this in one step at a time' Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined "Your World with Neil Cavuto" Monday to discuss his plan to gradually reopen his state's economy.
April 27, 2020 Ohio Gov. DeWine announces first plans to restart economy during coronavirus outbreak Ohio Governor Mike DeWine outlined a plan to gradually reopen the state's economy, introducing three key dates at the beginning of May that will be milestones for lifting coronavirus restrictions.