Opinion

Everyone, whatever their age or background, can remember at least one wonderful teacher who made a difference for good in their lives. Teachers work hard to make children comfortable, challenged, and part of a community of learning. In these troubling times, schools have fed students, set up peanut-free tables for the allergic, introduced buddy benches […]

A few years ago, I joined community leaders in Cincinnati to visit Union Baptist Cemetery, one of the most historic Black burial grounds in our state, and see all the work that’s needed to restore this hallowed ground to the place of honor that it should be. This week I introduced the African American Burial […]

By grasping today’s diverse opportunities for career preparation, a new generation can secure its rightful place in tomorrow’s history. Every February, Black History Month celebrates the heritage, sacrifices, adversities, but most importantly the triumphs that Blacks have contributed to American history. But this celebration isn’t just about our past, it’s also about our future. It’s […]

Semiconductor chips are one of the most important inputs in the modern manufacturing process. And over the past year, Ohio manufacturers have faced severe shortages and long waits for these chips. It’s why we passed a bipartisan bill in the Senate last year that includes the CHIPS Act, to invest in new semiconductor production in […]

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants to hear from Ohioans impacted by GoFundMe’s initial decision to refund or redirect donations given to demonstrators protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Canada. “It is deeply troubling that a professional fundraiser holding donations in trust would think they have the right to unilaterally redistribute donations,” Yost said. “If […]