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Coronavirus Updates October 9
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. At Tuesday’s press conference, Governor DeWine stressed the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and good hygiene as lessons learned from President Trump’s diagnosis. These comments come after the state reported a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths last week as the state’s test…
Read More“The Budget: Ohio’s Funding Outlook” Panel Announced
Impact Ohio is excited to announce the panelists for “The Budget: Ohio’s Funding Outlook” session at the 2020 Post Election Conference. We have invited experts to discuss the details of the state budget and how the budget impacts the lives of Ohioans. The 2020 Post Election Conference will be virtual on Thursday, November 5. “The…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates October 2
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. At Tuesday’s press conference, Governor DeWine discussed the usefulness of wastewater monitoring for limiting the spread of COVID-19. This system that aims to detect COVID-19 cases before they arise in state prisons is now being implemented in at least 36 Ohio cities. Rebecca Fugitt…
Read More“A Reflection on Campaign 2020: A Political Analysis” Panel Announced
We are excited to announce the panelists for the “A Reflection on Campaign 2020: A Political Analysis” session at the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Election Conference. Impact Ohio has invited political experts to share their thoughts on the presidential election, statewide politics, and the significance of Ohio’s Election Day results. The 2020 Post Election Conference…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates September 25
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Governor DeWine announced a new data dashboard. The new dashboard gives citizens access to COVID-19 case data by race or ethnicity. The data can be broken down by age and county and compared to the overall Ohio population. The data shows the…
Read More“The State of Racism & Racial Equity in Ohio” Panel Announced
Impact Ohio is pleased to announce the panelists for “The State of Racism & Racial Equity in Ohio” session at the 2020 Post Election Conference. The panelists will focus on racial equity in Ohio, speak about how racism affects Ohioans, and discuss actions the General Assembly is taking to address racism and racial equity. The…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates September 18
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Governor DeWine announced “Ohio to Work,” which is a collaboration between employers, the governor’s office, and JobsOhio. The hope is that Ohio to Work will help in the current climate where it’s challenging to find a job and many Ohioans lost their…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates September 11
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Governor DeWine announced that thousands of Ohio children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals but are currently learning remotely, will soon receive additional money to purchase foods through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program made possible by the Federal Families…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates September 4
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Husted announced that over 900 grant requests have been approved for the K-12 Broadband Connectivity Grant to go towards hotspots and internet-enabled devices allowing 121,000 students to gain high-speed internet in their homes. Also, on Tuesday, Lt. Governor Husted provided an…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates August 28
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Governor DeWine reinforced his order that outdoor sporting events will have a limit of 1,500 fans or 15% of fixed permanent seating capacity to allow for social distancing throughout the entirety of the event. For indoor events, Governor DeWine said the limit…
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