/news/tags/bribery-scandal Bribery Scandal en-US Copyright Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:15:06 GMT /news/community/2022-08-16/morning-headlines-more-than-1-700-afghan-refugees-resettled-in-ohio-and-more The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reports 75% of the refugees in the state have settled in Cleveland and Columbus in the last year; Gov. Mike DeWine is downplaying his and his administration's involvement in the nuclear bailout bill House Bill 6; A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is being developed targeting the new dominant subvariant and doctors say those eligible shouldn't wait ... and more stories. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:15:06 GMT /news/community/2022-08-16/morning-headlines-more-than-1-700-afghan-refugees-resettled-in-ohio-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-08-15/morning-headlines-texts-suggest-husted-pressed-for-nuclear-bailout-and-more The texts were between former FirstEnergy executives who were fired after the company conducted an internal investigation into the federal charges in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history; Akron Metro RTA is providing free fares for all passengers through Aug. 20; Mahoning Valley's school buses will continue running despite driver shortages affecting all districts statewide and nationwide ... and more stories. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:29:53 GMT /news/community/2022-08-15/morning-headlines-texts-suggest-husted-pressed-for-nuclear-bailout-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/2021-08-27/morning-headlines-new-coronavirus-cases-top-5k-nearly-a-quarter-of-cases-in-children-metrohealth-to-require-vaccinations-for-full-staff Ohio reported nearly 5,400 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, nearly double the number of cases just four days ago; MetroHealth announced Thursday it will require employees to be fully vaccinated by October 30 or face termination; two Ohio House Democrats asked the state watchdog Thursday to investigate the involvement of several DeWine administration officials and others in a $60 million bribery scheme alleged by federal prosecutors; and more stories. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:51:42 GMT /news/2021-08-27/morning-headlines-new-coronavirus-cases-top-5k-nearly-a-quarter-of-cases-in-children-metrohealth-to-require-vaccinations-for-full-staff Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-08-13/court-freezes-assets-of-former-utility-regulator-connected-to-firstenergy-scandal Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says this action was necessary to protect Sam Randazzo's property for a pending civil suit. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:44:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-13/court-freezes-assets-of-former-utility-regulator-connected-to-firstenergy-scandal Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-06-17/larry-householder-becomes-first-ohio-rep-expelled-since-1857 In a historic vote, the Ohio House has removed a former Speaker who was re-elected to his seat last fall, after he was arrested in what's considered the largest bribery case ever in Ohio government. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:43:55 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-17/larry-householder-becomes-first-ohio-rep-expelled-since-1857 Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/will-efforts-to-oust-larry-householder-be-successful It’s been almost a year since former Speaker Larry Householder was indicted on federal bribery and racketeering charges then was removed by the Ohio House from his leadership position. But he is still a member there, after being re-elected in November. Now, both Republicans and Democrats are making efforts to oust him from office. Wed, 26 May 2021 21:21:14 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/will-efforts-to-oust-larry-householder-be-successful Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-02-18/firstenergy-sec-filing-suggests-improper-transactions The utility's report says the transactions date as far back as 10 years ago. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 03:36:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-18/firstenergy-sec-filing-suggests-improper-transactions Andy Chow /news/community/2020-08-07/morning-headlines-dewine-tests-negative-for-coronavirus-brecksville-dam-removed Here are your morning headlines for Friday, August 7:DeWine tests negative for the coronavirusTrump blasts Biden’s faith during Ohio visitFormer United… Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:58:33 GMT /news/community/2020-08-07/morning-headlines-dewine-tests-negative-for-coronavirus-brecksville-dam-removed Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/community/2020-07-24/morning-headlines-dewine-pivots-calls-for-repeal-of-nuclear-bailout-law-covid-19-cases-top-80k Here are your morning headlines for Friday, July 24:DeWine pivots, calls for nuclear bailout repealStatewide mask mandate takes effect as virus cases hit… Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:57:30 GMT /news/community/2020-07-24/morning-headlines-dewine-pivots-calls-for-repeal-of-nuclear-bailout-law-covid-19-cases-top-80k Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser