/news/tags/congressman-tim-ryan Congressman Tim Ryan en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:48:21 GMT /news/2021-10-19/morning-headlines-the-devil-strip-ceases-operations-holmes-co-missionary-group-provides-few-details-on-haiti-kidnappings Akron’s arts and culture newspaper The Devil Strip has laid off its staff, citing insufficient funds; Christian Aid Ministries isn’t saying much about the 17 members who were abducted over the weekend in Haiti; Foxconn, which is purchasing the Lordstown Motors factory, has announced its new line of electric vehicles; and more stories. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:48:21 GMT /news/2021-10-19/morning-headlines-the-devil-strip-ceases-operations-holmes-co-missionary-group-provides-few-details-on-haiti-kidnappings Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-13/morning-headlines-ohio-gop-lawmaker-to-introduce-marijuana-legalization-bill-statehouse-bills-aim-to-restrict-teaching-of-racism A House Republican has announced plans to introduce a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio; A pair of Republican-backed bills in the Ohio House would restrict how the topic of racism is taught in K-12 schools; Online retail giant Amazon is building a new $87 million warehouse on a former golf course in Canton; and more stories. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:12:10 GMT /news/2021-10-13/morning-headlines-ohio-gop-lawmaker-to-introduce-marijuana-legalization-bill-statehouse-bills-aim-to-restrict-teaching-of-racism Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/2021-09-21/morning-headlines-rep-tim-ryan-contracts-covid-19-despite-vaccination-ohio-ranks-5th-for-covid-in-kids Northeast Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against the virus; Federal data ranks Ohio fifth in the total number of hospitalized children, behind Florida, Texas, Georgia, and California; University Hospitals is the latest health system to scale back visitations; and more stories. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:39:32 GMT /news/2021-09-21/morning-headlines-rep-tim-ryan-contracts-covid-19-despite-vaccination-ohio-ranks-5th-for-covid-in-kids Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-08-18/another-democratic-candidate-wants-to-be-ohios-next-u-s-senator Columbus community organizer and attorney Morgan Harper has entered the Democratic primary. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:05:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-18/another-democratic-candidate-wants-to-be-ohios-next-u-s-senator Jo Ingles /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use State health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly increasing and is on track to become the dominant strain in Ohio; Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that forbids public schools and colleges from requiring individuals to receive vaccines not granted full approval by the U.S. FDA; the Cleveland Clinic will not be administering a new Alzheimer’s drug for now; and more stories. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:41:07 GMT /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-07-08/rep-tim-ryan-talks-health-care-infrastructure-right-to-organize-and-more-with-labor-unions-in-miami-valley During a campaign stop in Dayton, Ryan asked for the unions' support as he says Ohio is "a tough state." Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:24:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-08/rep-tim-ryan-talks-health-care-infrastructure-right-to-organize-and-more-with-labor-unions-in-miami-valley Chris Welter (WYSO) /news/government-politics/2021-05-27/tim-ryan-calls-on-congress-to-pass-legislation-to-lower-drug-prices The congressman supports the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would give Medicare the power to negotiate drug costs. Thu, 27 May 2021 09:05:21 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-27/tim-ryan-calls-on-congress-to-pass-legislation-to-lower-drug-prices Abigail Bottar, Sarah Taylor /news/community/2021-04-27/morning-headlines-ohio-loses-a-congressional-district-tim-ryan-launches-senate-campaign Ohio has lost one seat in Congress as a result of new census figures released Monday; After months of speculation, 13th district Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Niles) is now running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman; an appeal from Akron legislator Emilia Sykes and her father, State Senator Vernon Sykes, has led to the opening of a permanent COVID-19 vaccination site in Akron; and more stories. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:15:17 GMT /news/community/2021-04-27/morning-headlines-ohio-loses-a-congressional-district-tim-ryan-launches-senate-campaign Sarah Taylor, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-04-26/congressman-tim-ryan-makes-it-official-hes-running-for-the-senate He is the first Democratic to announce his candidacy for Sen. Rob Portman's seat in 2022. Four Republicans are already in the running. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:26:37 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-26/congressman-tim-ryan-makes-it-official-hes-running-for-the-senate Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-03-29/ohio-gop-u-s-senate-candidates-are-on-the-air-as-democrats-consider-options Find out what Josh Mandel and Jane Timken are focusing on in their campaign ads. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:08:43 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-29/ohio-gop-u-s-senate-candidates-are-on-the-air-as-democrats-consider-options Karen Kasler