/news/tags/sen-rob-portman Sen. Rob Portman en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:21:31 GMT /news/2022-04-06/morning-headlines-ohio-house-republicans-introduce-their-own-dont-say-gay-bill-and-other-stories Two Republican state lawmakers have introduced a bill that is similar to Florida’s new law that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law; the committee charged with finding a place to build a new Cuyahoga County jail delayed a vote on a proposed site after hearing from citizens who are against the plan; retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says he will vote against the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; and more stories. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:21:31 GMT /news/2022-04-06/morning-headlines-ohio-house-republicans-introduce-their-own-dont-say-gay-bill-and-other-stories Amy Eddings, J. Nungesser /news/2022-03-14/morning-headlines-70-of-ohioans-12-and-older-now-vaccinated-ohio-law-enforcement-asked-to-inventory-ppe-to-donate-to-ukraine Ohio’s COVID-19 data continues to improve with 70% of Ohioans 12 and older receiving at least one dose; the state may soon send surplus personal protective gear to the Ukrainian military; Sen. Rob Portman is among a group of senators that traveled to Poland over the weekend; and more stories. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:46:59 GMT /news/2022-03-14/morning-headlines-70-of-ohioans-12-and-older-now-vaccinated-ohio-law-enforcement-asked-to-inventory-ppe-to-donate-to-ukraine Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-03-04/morning-headlines-legislation-seeks-removal-of-russian-assets-from-state-funds-bill-would-restore-pension-benefits-to-20k-delphi-retirees A bill would require the state's five public employee pension funds to divest themselves of Russian assets and ban state and local governments from contracting with Russian companies; Legislation would restore the pensions of more than 20,000 Delphi retirees; the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is bumping the pay for poll workers; and more stories. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:48:24 GMT /news/2022-03-04/morning-headlines-legislation-seeks-removal-of-russian-assets-from-state-funds-bill-would-restore-pension-benefits-to-20k-delphi-retirees Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /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/government-politics/2022-02-03/democratic-u-s-senator-says-house-republicans-oppose-bill-that-includes-money-for-ohio-intel-project State officials and Intel leaders have said federal funding is needed for expansion of the newly announced computer chip manufacturing project in central Ohio. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:19:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-02-03/democratic-u-s-senator-says-house-republicans-oppose-bill-that-includes-money-for-ohio-intel-project Karen Kasler /news/economy/2022-01-14/sources-computer-chip-maker-plans-multi-billion-dollar-plant-in-central-ohio There's been no official announcement or details, but sources say that's coming next week. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 04:35:29 GMT /news/economy/2022-01-14/sources-computer-chip-maker-plans-multi-billion-dollar-plant-in-central-ohio Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-07-27/portman-confident-negotiations-nearly-complete-on-infrastructure-spending-plan Sen. Rob Portman says the bill is about 90% done, although there are a still a few sticking points they are working to resolve. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:16:20 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-27/portman-confident-negotiations-nearly-complete-on-infrastructure-spending-plan Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2021-07-22/portman-says-infrastructure-bill-is-needed-and-thinks-it-is-on-track-for-passage-at-some-point Ohio's Republican Senator says the issue now is how to pay for it. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:41:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-22/portman-says-infrastructure-bill-is-needed-and-thinks-it-is-on-track-for-passage-at-some-point Jo Ingles /news/2021-07-19/morning-headlines-new-covid-19-guidance-for-summer-camps-former-cult-leader-dies-in-akron State health officials are urging people to take COVID-19 precautions at residential summer camps after two outbreaks; Cult leader Wilbert Thomas, Sr. has died in Akron at age 91; Canton’s Republic Steel has been ordered to make changes after its mill exceeded the federal limit for lead emissions for the second time in three years; and more stories. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:47:43 GMT /news/2021-07-19/morning-headlines-new-covid-19-guidance-for-summer-camps-former-cult-leader-dies-in-akron Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-06-21/morning-headlines-captiol-theatre-reopening-delayed-sen-portman-touts-bipartisan-infrastructure-plan The historic Capitol Theatre in Cleveland says it fell short of raising the money needed to reopen; Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday to tout a bipartisan infrastructure proposal he’s leading negotiations on in the Senate; one man was killed and others injured in separate shootings in Akron over the weekend; and more stories. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:44:57 GMT /news/2021-06-21/morning-headlines-captiol-theatre-reopening-delayed-sen-portman-touts-bipartisan-infrastructure-plan Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser