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State Representative Refiles Articles Of Impeachment Against DeWine

By Alison Holm • 21 hours ago

A state representative from southern Ohio is reviving his efforts to impeach Governor Mike DeWine over actions taken to stop the spread of COVID-19.

House Approves Bill Limiting Governor's Public Health Order Powers

By Ohio Public Radio • Nov 19, 2020

The Ohio House has approved a bi-partisan bill that pushes back on Governor Mike DeWine's authority to shut down businesses in a future health order.

DeWine Announces Statewide Curfew, Central Ohio Hospitals Return To No Visitors Policy

By Mike Foley • Nov 17, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced a three-week curfew running from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to slow the spread of COVID-19 as cases stay at near-record high levels.

New Statewide COVID-19 Orders Expected To Be Announced Today

By Jim Letizia & Ohio Public Radio • Nov 17, 2020

State health officials Monday reported 7,268 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 new deaths.

Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions

By Brakkton Booker • Nov 16, 2020

As coronavirus cases spike in Michigan at an alarming rate, state officials announced a new emergency order sharply limiting indoor gatherings for three weeks.

Then a top Trump administration coronavirus adviser urged the state's residents to "rise up" against such measures, prompting the governor to respond that she is "not going to be bullied."

White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Scott Atlas tweeted Sunday, "The only way this stops is if people rise up. You get what you accept."

Ohio Lawmakers Have Mixed Reactions To DeWine's New COVID Orders

By Ohio Public Radio • Nov 13, 2020

With Ohio in the third week of COVID hospitalizations setting a new record each day, Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday evening laid out two new health orders and previewed the possibility of a limited shutdown.

DeWine Considering Loosening State's 10 P.M. Alcohol Curfew

By Jim Letizia • Sep 30, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the state's ban on alcohol sales after 10 p.m. is under review, citing the hardship on bars and restaurants.

Gas Station Food Is Back Again

By Ohio Public Radio • Sep 24, 2020

The state is allowing retailers to once again sell buffet style and to-go self-serve food items.

DeWine Rejects GOP Lawmaker's Proposal To Rescind COVID-19 Emergency

By Ohio Public Radio • Sep 21, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is rejecting a proposal from a Republican lawmaker who wants to cancel the state of emergency order he issued at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

State Not Enforcing Mask Order At Political Events

By Jim Letizia & Ohio Public Radio • Sep 18, 2020

The White House says President Trump will stop in Dayton on Monday for a campaign event.

Ohio Schools Must Develop COVID-19 Reporting Systems

By Jim Letizia • Aug 28, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued an order requiring schools to develop a COVID-19 reporting system for parents of kids who test positive.

DeWine: Pending Health Order To Limit Attendance At Performing Arts Venues

By Jim Letizia • Aug 22, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Friday a health order for performance theaters is in the works.

Judge Rejects Effort To Quash State's Order Requiring Early Bar And Restaurant Closures

By Jim Letizia • Aug 6, 2020

A Franklin County judge has upheld the state's order banning the sale of alcohol after 10 pm at bars and restaurants.

High School Sports Officials Requesting Changes To Health Order

By Ohio Public Radio • Aug 3, 2020

A revised health order continues to state that contact sports teams cannot conduct games with other teams, and cannot allow spectators at their scrimmages.

DeWine Vetoes Limit On Penalties for Health Order Breaches

By Associated Press • Jul 17, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill Friday, as promised, that would have prohibited criminal penalties for violations of state or local health orders related to the coronavirus pandemic as the number of daily cases hit a new record of 1,679 cases.

Governor, State Lawmakers Square Off Over Public Health Orders

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Jul 13, 2020

A potential showdown is coming between state lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine, over a bill passed last month that hits at the power and reach of public health orders issued during the pandemic. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Ohio Senate Rejects Bill To Limit Future Public Health Orders

By Jim Letizia • May 21, 2020

The Ohio Senate has rejected a house-passed measure to limit the powers of the governor and state health director in issuing health orders.

Some State Health Orders Will Be Reduced To "Urgent Advisories"

By Alison Holm • May 19, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the state is shifting to a new phase in the battle against the coronavirus, moving from state orders to strong recommendations.

Ohio House Passes Bill To Limit Future Public Health Orders

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • May 6, 2020

Republicans in the Ohio House have approved a bill that would limit the power and length of public health orders on coronavirus that their fellow Republican, Gov. Mike DeWine, has been issuing through Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports the bill reflects a split in the GOP on how to restart the economy that could carry over into the future.