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“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 MoreHow to Vote in Ohio’s General Election
With the general election approaching on November 3, many Ohioans are planning how they will cast their vote. For registered voters, there will be three options for voting in this election: absentee, early in-person, and in-person on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote in Ohio’s general election is October 5 and voter information…
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 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 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…
Read MoreRegister Now for the 2020 Post Election Conference
Registration is now open for the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Election Conference! After much consideration, this year’s conference will be transitioning to all virtual attendance and will not include in-person seats. We heard from many of you that virtual attendance was preferred in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we agree that it is the safest…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update August 21
This week, Governor DeWine held press briefings on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Governor DeWine offered some details on the much-awaited guidance for fall high school sports. He gave the Ohio High School Athletic Association the green light for fall sports, including contact sports. Many fall teams have been practicing but were awaiting guidance on…
Read MoreOhio Minority Health Strike Force and the Governor’s Executive Response
On August 13, Governor Mike DeWine announced the Minority Health Strike Force’s (MHSF) final report and the governor’s Ohio Executive Response. The MHSF’s report includes thirty-four recommendations for state leadership to tackle issues that effect health outcomes in at-risk communities such as improving social/economic and physical environments, removing public health obstacles, dismantling racism, and improving…
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