COVID
Congress clears 2nd major coronavirus package; 3rd in the works
WASHINGTON — A second major coronavirus package cleared the U.S. Senate Wednesday and is now headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The bill passed 90-8, with overwhelming bipartisan support. The multi-billion dollar measure aims to slow the spread of a new coronavirus and stimulate the economy as a major recession looms. Both Ohio […]
The coronavirus response among Ohio’s neighbors
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic has garnered national attention, particularly in contrast to President Donald Trump’s mixed messages and slow response as the pandemic has unfurled nationally. DeWine has taken swift action to close schools, ban large gatherings, close businesses, and even this week to go as far as to defy […]
Secretary of State announces more polls to be relocated amid COVID-19 fears
Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced plans Tuesday to relocate at least 125 polling locations just seven days before primary voting begins, a number that has swelled as a result of mounting COVID-19 related concerns. At a press conference, LaRose said he could not immediately say how many voters are among those assigned to those […]
Eight days before primaries, coronavirus detection in Ohio shake up voting plans, rallies
A week out from primary voting, state officials are planning to relocate about 75 polling locations from nursing homes and schools to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio. The announcement came shortly after three Ohioans from Cuyahoga County were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. Along with declaring a formal state of emergency, Gov. Mike […]
Political rallies in the coronavirus era? Ohio health officials aren’t worried
A presidential primary and a novel coronavirus are raging concurrently in the United States, but public health officials said Thursday they’re not concerned about the possible spread of the virus through the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of campaign rallies. While Gov. Mike DeWine and Public Health Director Dr. Amy Acton issued a formal order to mostly prohibit […]