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Coronavirus Updates October 9

October 9, 2020 |

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…

“The Budget: Ohio’s Funding Outlook” Panel Announced

October 7, 2020 |

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…

Coronavirus Updates October 2

October 2, 2020 |

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…

“A Reflection on Campaign 2020: A Political Analysis” Panel Announced

September 29, 2020 |

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…

How to Vote in Ohio’s General Election

September 28, 2020 |

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…

Coronavirus Updates September 25

September 25, 2020 |

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…

“The State of Racism & Racial Equity in Ohio” Panel Announced

September 21, 2020 |

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…

Coronavirus Updates September 18

September 18, 2020 |

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…

Coronavirus Updates September 11

September 11, 2020 |

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…