COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urges a veto to remove language from the pending state budget that would otherwise use taxpayers’ unclaimed funds for the Browns’ Brook Park Stadium Project. “I don’t have a vote or a veto in the legislative process, but like every citizen, I have a voice,” Yost said. “I […]
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Ohio’s Attorney General applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement supporting Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA. In a 6-3 vote, the Court’s decision essentially curtailed the power of individual district court judges to issue injunctions blocking federal government policies nationwide. The ruling is perceived as a major win for President Trump, as […]
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Columbus doctor gets 2-year prison term for $1.5 million Medicaid fraud case
COLUMBUS — A former Columbus doctor was sentenced this morning to 24 months in prison for fraudulently billing $1.5 million to Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “This ex-physician went from healing to stealing and earned himself a stiff dose of justice,” Yost said. “Great work by our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to hold […]
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Ohio AG Yost co-leads bipartisan coalition targeting gambling loophole
COLUMBUS — A bipartisan group of 36 attorneys general co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is challenging a federal court ruling that risks creating a loophole for unregulated gambling. “States rightfully have the ability to protect their citizens from the negative consequences of online gambling, no matter how it’s packaged,” Yost said. “We’re protecting […]
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UPDATE: Governor, AG issues statements, releases name of slain Morrow County deputy
MARENGO — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Morrow County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer, who was killed in the line of duty on Memorial Day evening. Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton said in a statement that the department received a call reporting a domestic situation. A […]
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Local Domestic Violence Shelter has art exhibit at statewide victim assistance conference
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office recently hosted the 33rd annual Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance, drawing victim advocates, nonprofit organizations and lawmakers to downtown Columbus to collaborate on strategies to better support domestic violence survivors across the state. A standout feature of the conference was an exhibit from The Domestic […]
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North central Ohio numbers included in AG’s missing children’s report
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the 2024 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report on Monday in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “Every missing person is someone to somebody – a child, sibling, loved one or friend,” Yost said. “I am proud of the dedication shown by […]
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Attorney General accepts petition to eliminate Ohio property taxes
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it has accepted the petition title and summary of a proposed constitutional amendment, “Abolishment of Taxes on Real Property,” that seeks to add a Section 14 to Article XII of the Ohio Constitution. The Attorney General’s Office received the petition on May 1. The office’s role […]
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Ohio AG files lawsuit on behalf of teachers’ union against Target
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking lead-plaintiff status in a securities class-action lawsuit accusing Target of misleading investors about the financial risks of initiatives promoting the company’s divisive social agenda. Yost on Tuesday filed a motion to lead the case on behalf of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that Target artificially inflated […]
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Dayton woman pleads guilty to $1.5 million theft from Medicaid program
COLUMBUS — A Montgomery County woman banned previously from working as a Medicaid provider pleaded guilty today for yet again defrauding the program – this time stealing $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Janay Corbitt, 36, of Dayton, pleaded guilty to second-degree felony theft and three third-degree felony counts of identity fraud. A […]