April 24, 2020 Which US states are ready for phase 1 of reopening after coronavirus lockdown? Some states are starting to plan for a return to normalcy, though many are in no rush to do so.
April 18, 2020 Ohio Gov. DeWine: Sex-trafficking survivor in Kim Kardashian documentary has life sentence commuted amid coronavirus As part of a push to limit the impact of COVID-19 within Ohio’s prison system, Gov. Mike DeWine said he commuted the sentences of seven people Friday.
April 17, 2020 Gov. Mike DeWine on reopening Ohio economy: 'The monster is still loose and it's going to be out there' Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke with Neil Cavuto Friday on the plans to start reopening his state on May 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
April 17, 2020 Trump, governors outline plans to reopen economy but don't provide timeline amid coronavirus threat Trump unveiled a set of guidelines titled "Opening up America Again" as he declared that the U.S. was moving on to its next stage in the fight against the coronavirus and announced a bipartisan council of lawmakers dedicated to restarting the economy.
April 15, 2020 Ohio's DeWine approves releasing more than 100 nonviolent prison inmates amid coronavirus outbreak Gov. Mike DeWine approved the release of over 100 state prison inmates on Wednesday, in an effort to fight the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
April 14, 2020 Ohio prisons see rise in coronavirus infections, deaths while union questions state leadership Ohio's prison guard union is raising questions about the state's handling of coronavirus in its prisons after a guard and inmate die from COVID-19.
April 14, 2020 Large gathering of Ohio protesters demands DeWine end social distancing, reopen economy A large crowd of at least 100 protesters gathered Monday outside the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, demanding Gov. Mike DeWine end a statewide stay-at-home order meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to reports.
April 7, 2020 DeWine: Ohio should release 167 inmates early to free up prison space Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine suggested to the courts on Tuesday that they release up to 160 inmates to free up space in the state's prisons and prevent the spread of coronavirus throughout correctional facilities.
April 6, 2020 Ohio gov DeWine: 'I don't think anybody knows' when coronavirus restrictions will be lifted Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Monday that he is trying to balance the needs of Ohioans who are out of work with advice from medical experts about how long the prolonged partial shutdown of the state due to coronavirus should continue.
April 5, 2020 Some pastors defiant as churches celebrate Palm Sunday during coronavirus outbreak Several pastors across the country plan to keep their doors open to Christians to celebrate Palm Sunday services in defiance of quarantine orders meant to protect people from the highly contagious coronavirus.
