/news/tags/opioids-lawsuit opioids lawsuit en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:28:31 GMT /news/2022-02-17/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-leads-effort-to-dismiss-opioid-lawsuits-filed-by-local-governments-ohio-house-bill-would-target-protestors-with-terrorism-law Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is leading an effort to get a federal judge to dismiss suits filed by hundreds of local governments including Cleveland and Cuyahoga County against a consulting firm that helped boost the sales of opioids; the Ohio House has approved legislation targeting protesters with a provision normally used against terrorist activity; Sen. Rob Portman has endorsed Jane Timken in the crowded GOP field vying to succeed him this year; and more stories. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:28:31 GMT /news/2022-02-17/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-leads-effort-to-dismiss-opioid-lawsuits-filed-by-local-governments-ohio-house-bill-would-target-protestors-with-terrorism-law Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2021-11-17/morning-headlines-ohio-gop-fast-tracks-new-congressional-map-hudson-mayor-wont-face-charges-for-school-board-threats A fast-tracked map of Ohio’s new congressional districts has cleared the Ohio Senate and is headed to the House; an investigation by Summit County’s prosecutor will not result in charges against Hudson’s mayor; Cleveland’s baseball team has resolved a lawsuit filed by a local roller derby team over naming rights; and more stories. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:45:29 GMT /news/2021-11-17/morning-headlines-ohio-gop-fast-tracks-new-congressional-map-hudson-mayor-wont-face-charges-for-school-board-threats Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-11-01/morning-headlines-average-covid-cases-drop-while-deaths-rise-metro-rta-workers-may-strike The average number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio dropped this past week, though death totals spiked above the three-week average; Akron public transit workers may go on strike on Thursday; Giant Eagle has settled a lawsuit tied to the opioid crisis; and more stories. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:52:30 GMT /news/2021-11-01/morning-headlines-average-covid-cases-drop-while-deaths-rise-metro-rta-workers-may-strike Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-05/morning-headlines-health-officials-say-covid-peak-may-be-cresting-cleveland-clinic-ranked-worst-for-community-investment Ohio officials say they are seeing early indicators that COVID-19 cases appear to be peaking and starting to decline; a new report ranks the Cleveland Clinic worst in the nation when it comes to investing in the community; jurors have heard opening statements in a federal opioid trial involving two Northeast Ohio counties and major pharmacy chains; and more stories. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:59:14 GMT /news/2021-10-05/morning-headlines-health-officials-say-covid-peak-may-be-cresting-cleveland-clinic-ranked-worst-for-community-investment Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-04/morning-headlines-cuyahoga-judge-russo-dies-new-vaccine-lottery-program-opens Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Joseph D. Russo died over the weekend at the age of 59; Ohioans can begin signing up today for the state’s new Vax-to-College program that will give out a total of $2 million in prizes; a bellwether opioid trial is set to start today in federal court in Cleveland; and more stories. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:48:36 GMT /news/2021-10-04/morning-headlines-cuyahoga-judge-russo-dies-new-vaccine-lottery-program-opens Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-08-03/ohio-community-leaders-discuss-signing-on-to-billion-dollar-opioid-deal Community leaders around Ohio are weighing whether to sign on to t he $26 billion opioid settlement with three drug distributors and a manufacturer .... Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:45:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-03/ohio-community-leaders-discuss-signing-on-to-billion-dollar-opioid-deal Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-02-27/sessions-promises-rapid-release-of-dea-data-on-opioid-sales Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and his counterparts from a half dozen other states joined U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to announce the next… Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:57:13 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-02-27/sessions-promises-rapid-release-of-dea-data-on-opioid-sales M.L. Schultze /news/government-politics/2018-02-01/kasich-proposes-stricter-reporting-rules-for-drug-distributors Wholesale drug distribution companies will have to revamp their recordkeeping to keep up with new state reporting standards. Ohio’s pharmacy board plans… Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:06:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-02-01/kasich-proposes-stricter-reporting-rules-for-drug-distributors Andy Chow /news/health-science/2018-01-04/ohios-new-opioid-prescription-data-rules-might-help-curb-the-states-crisis Rates of prescription overdose deaths in Ohio are at a six-year low. New rules on collecting data on opioid prescriptions going into effect to try to cut… Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:43:03 GMT /news/health-science/2018-01-04/ohios-new-opioid-prescription-data-rules-might-help-curb-the-states-crisis Jo Ingles