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Save the Date for 2021 Impact Ohio Regional Conferences
Impact Ohio Regional Conferences are a way for communities across Ohio to focus on issues important to their community. Plans are underway to resume in-person events this fall. Please save the date for our upcoming 2021 conferences. Toledo Regional Conference, Sept. 17 Youngstown-Warren Regional Conference, Oct. 1 Dayton Regional Conference, Oct. 22 Southeast Ohio Regional…
Read MoreOhio’s Controlling Board: What is it Really?
What is the Controlling Board? The Controlling Board is a mechanism for handling necessary adjustments to the state budget. Established in 1917, the Controlling Board is an instrument that provides supervision and authority over the transfers of capital and operating appropriations, or alterations to the state budget. It specifically decides on matters of the purchase…
Read MoreOhio to Hold Special Elections for the 11th and 15th Congressional Districts
With the resignations of former Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-Cleveland) and former Congressman Steve Stivers (R-Upper Arlington), many Ohioans will have special elections this August and November to elect the next members of Congress for Ohio’s 11th and 15th Congressional Districts. For both seats, the primary is set for August 3, and the general election will…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates May 2021
This month, Ohio began to take steps toward removing some COVID-19 health orders, and the state started a vaccine incentive program that has received national attention. The Governor held a statewide evening address, on May 12, announcing that most COVID-19 health orders would be removed on June 2. He also announced a series of statewide…
Read MoreOhio to Receive Nearly $5.37 Billion in Federal Coronavirus Aid
On May 10, the U.S. Treasury Department released details on how $350 billion in federal aid through the American Rescue Plan Act can be spent across the nation. Ohio will receive around $5.37 billion of the total $195.3 billion allocated to states. As Ohio’s unemployment rate has not experienced a net increase of 2% or…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates April 30, 2021
This week, Governor DeWine held a press conference on Tuesday. Governor DeWine announced that any Ohioan who has been fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19. This health order applies to all adults, except those who are in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other congregate…
Read MoreThank you 2021 Akron-Canton Sponsors
The Impact Ohio Akron-Canton Regional Conference would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you, to the following sponsors: The Ohio Democratic Party The Ohio Republican Party The Success Group, Presenting Sponsor The University of Akron Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, Lead Sponsor The Greater Akron Chamber, Lead…
Read More2021 Akron-Canton Conference Recap
The 2021 Impact Ohio Akron-Canton Regional Conference was held virtually on Friday, April 23 with more than 130 attendees. The conference began with an analysis of Ohio’s unemployment and election capabilities by Secretary of State Frank LaRose which was followed by an in-depth discussion among Ohio Legislators about the 2022-2023 state budget that is currently…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates April 23, 2021
This week, Governor DeWine held a press conference on Wednesday. He discussed plans for three new PSAs encouraging Ohioans to get vaccinated and also discussed virus spread and variants. As of this week, 38 percent of Ohioans have received at least one coronavirus vaccination shot. Although cases have plateaued, virus variants are more contagious among…
Read MoreOhio’s Budget: What’s on the Horizon for Fiscal Years 2022-2023
“Ohio’s Budget: What’s on the Horizon for Fiscal Years 2022-2023” will be one of three panels at the virtual 2021 Akron-Canton Regional Conference on April 23. We are excited to welcome several members of the Ohio General Assembly to give us insight into the proposed budget and what it will mean for the Akron-Canton region.…
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