COLUMBUS — The “Never Alone Act,” sponsored by Ashland County State Rep. Melanie Miller and one of Knox County’s representatives, Beth Lear, passed the Ohio House of Representatives Dec. 11. That was the last step in the legislative process for the bill, which now awaits a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine before it becomes law. […]
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Report shows significant progress implementing Ohio’s Science of Reading law
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release was issued by the Fordham Institute for Advancing Educational Excellence. COLUMBUS – In July 2023, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly passed landmark literacy reforms that require all public elementary schools (district and charter) to implement the Science of Reading. This method to literacy instruction emphasizes phonics, vocabulary, […]
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DeWine announces new initiatives to help Ohio’s children
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday. The governor highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office plans $283K body-worn camera upgrade
MANSFIELD — Capt. Jim Sweat said a $283,366 upgrade to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera program is the latest example of the department embracing new technology. The effort, half of which is being funded by a state grant, will provide 50 new body cameras for the department through a new contract with Axon […]
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DeWine, Husted upset by social media’s successful injunction
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted released the following statements on Tuesday after Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley, the United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, granted tech lobbying group NetChoice’s request to temporarily stop the Social Media Parental Notification Act from being enforced beginning […]