/news/tags/secretary-of-state-frank-larose Secretary of State Frank LaRose en-US Copyright Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:42:56 GMT /news/2022-04-01/morning-headlines-larose-lawmakers-must-vote-today-if-they-want-to-delay-may-3-primary-and-more-stories Ohio's top elections official says state lawmakers must hold a vote today to push back the May 3 primary if they want to avoid having to hold a second one in August; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine thinks the Ohio Constitution should be amended to clarify the political standards that legislative districts must meet in order to avoid partisan gerrymandering; authorities say they have three suspects in custody in connection with the high-speed police chase that led to the death of a police officer from Northwestern Ohio; and more stories. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:42:56 GMT /news/2022-04-01/morning-headlines-larose-lawmakers-must-vote-today-if-they-want-to-delay-may-3-primary-and-more-stories Amy Eddings, J. Nungesser /news/2022-03-18/morning-headlines-may-3-ballot-wont-include-house-senate-races-gop-governor-debate-off-after-dewine-rival-drop-out Secretary of State Frank LaRose says House, Senate candidates won't be on the May primary ballot after district maps were invalidated again; a debate among Ohio Republican candidates for governor has been canceled; more than 150,000 retired Ohio teachers will see a cost of living adjustment for the first time in years; and more stories. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:48:04 GMT /news/2022-03-18/morning-headlines-may-3-ballot-wont-include-house-senate-races-gop-governor-debate-off-after-dewine-rival-drop-out Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-02-02/morning-headlines-odot-firstenergy-prep-for-winter-storm-seaworld-makes-bid-for-cedar-fair Preparations are underway for the major winter storm that’s rolling in Wednesday; the owner of Cedar Point and Kings Island says it’s mulling a takeover bid from SeaWorld Entertainment; Rock Hall releases list of 2022 nominees; and more stories. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:54:05 GMT /news/2022-02-02/morning-headlines-odot-firstenergy-prep-for-winter-storm-seaworld-makes-bid-for-cedar-fair Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-01-25/morning-headlines-today-is-the-deadline-for-opponents-of-new-ohio-legislative-maps-to-object-ohio-secretary-of-state-tests-positive-for-covid-19 Voting-rights and Democratic groups displeased with the latest redraw of legislative district maps have until today to file objections to the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is in quarantine after he tested positive for COVID-19; Cleveland City Council has approved new legislation to try and limit the spread of dollar stores in the city; and more stories. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:01:25 GMT /news/2022-01-25/morning-headlines-today-is-the-deadline-for-opponents-of-new-ohio-legislative-maps-to-object-ohio-secretary-of-state-tests-positive-for-covid-19 Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/2021-11-08/morning-headlines-firstenergy-sells-20-stake-in-transmission-business-covid-cases-spike-on-sunday Akron-based FirstEnergy is selling a nearly 20% stake in its transmission business for $2.4 billion; COVID-19 cases in Ohio spiked to above average on Sunday to more than 4,300; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has filed its formal appeal of the loss of its most important accreditation; and more stories. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:27:05 GMT /news/2021-11-08/morning-headlines-firstenergy-sells-20-stake-in-transmission-business-covid-cases-spike-on-sunday Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-09-03/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rate-continue-to-rise-covid-patients-filling-ohio-hospitals Coronavirus cases topped 7,000 again on Thursday;; Ohio officials say they’re concerned about the sharp rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations; federal marshals have arrested a Wooster man accused of accosting an MSNBC journalist; and more stories. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:55:31 GMT /news/2021-09-03/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rate-continue-to-rise-covid-patients-filling-ohio-hospitals Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-08-24/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rsv-increasing-among-children-several-area-schools-dismiss-early-close-due-to-heat COVID cases among children are increasing in Ohio; several Northeast Ohio school districts are closing or sending kids home early today due to extreme heat; House Republicans resume debate today on a bill that would prohibit public and private employers from requiring vaccinations or punishing workers who don't receive them; and more stories. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:48:14 GMT /news/2021-08-24/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rsv-increasing-among-children-several-area-schools-dismiss-early-close-due-to-heat Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-07-13/morning-headlines-2-uh-employees-on-leave-after-kidney-transplant-mix-up-fired-canton-mckinley-football-coaches-file-lawsuit Two University Hospitals employees are on leave after a transplant patient received the wrong kidney; former Canton McKinley High School football coaches are suing top district officials and others in the latest fallout over a player who was forced to eat pork against his religious beliefs; Ohio’s elections chief has referred for possible prosecution 117 apparent noncitizens who either registered to vote or cast a ballot last year; and more stories. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:54:26 GMT /news/2021-07-13/morning-headlines-2-uh-employees-on-leave-after-kidney-transplant-mix-up-fired-canton-mckinley-football-coaches-file-lawsuit Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-07-09/ohio-elections-chief-says-public-private-efforts-wont-be-affected-by-budget The provision in the budget that prevents the partnerships might be the end to many voter education and registration efforts, election rights advocations fear. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:05:03 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-09/ohio-elections-chief-says-public-private-efforts-wont-be-affected-by-budget Jo Ingles /news/community/2021-07-08/morning-headlines-puco-orders-firstenergy-companies-to-refund-customers-new-akron-schools-superintendent-receives-unanimous-support-for-first-proposal Three of Akron-based FirstEnergy’s electric companies will refund customers amounts collected from a fee included in a tainted energy bill; the new superintendent of Akron Public Schools received unanimous support from the school board for her first proposal; the Ohio Attorney General’s Office says a grand jury has cleared a police officer who shot a Black man outside a public housing complex in Cleveland; and more stories. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:22:32 GMT /news/community/2021-07-08/morning-headlines-puco-orders-firstenergy-companies-to-refund-customers-new-akron-schools-superintendent-receives-unanimous-support-for-first-proposal Sarah Taylor, J. Nungesser