The Future of The Death Penalty in Ohio
Ohio has not exercised its legal right to capital punishment in nearly 19 months, sparking a statewide conversation about the necessity of the death penalty. In early 2019, a federal judge ruled unconstitutional the three drug combination used to carry out executions in Ohio. Witnesses testified that the lethal injection drugs evoked a painful drowning…
Proposed Hyperloop Would Connect Pittsburgh, Columbus & Chicago
The “Midwest Connect” route is one of 10 final proposals that Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is considering for the first hyperloop track in the U.S. The route would pass through Columbus, connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago. VHO sent letters to every governor in the country to initiate the official Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a…
Announcing the 2020 Post Primary Election Conference
We are excited to announce Impact Ohio’s Post Primary Election Conference. Monday, March 23 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Athletic Club of Columbus Impact Ohio will hold an extended luncheon event on Monday, March 23 at the Athletic Club of Columbus from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. With Super Tuesday on March 3 and Ohio’s Primary on March…
Educational Choice Scholarship Program and Proposed Changes
The Educational Choice Scholarship Program, or EdChoice, provides a maximum of 60,000 scholarships, also known as vouchers, for students to attend participating private schools. Students must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive a voucher. There are two ways in which a student can qualify for a voucher. The program began in 2005, and eligibility…
Save the Date for the 2020 Post Election Conference
Join Us for the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Election Conference Thursday, November 5 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Short North Ballroom The Post Election Conference is held every two years immediately following the general election. Plan to join us for the only post-election opportunity to hear directly from those who will shape…
Governor DeWine Authorizes Refugee Resettlement in Ohio
On December 24, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to authorize the resettlement of refugees in Ohio. This followed President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating state and local governments submit written consent to opt-in to refugee resettlement in their communities. Roughly 1,400 refugees were relocated to Ohio…
Thank you for making 2019 a great year!
As the new year approaches, we want to say thank you. Thank you, especially, to our 2019 sponsors, speakers, and all of you who joined us at conferences this year. 2019 marked the second year that Impact Ohio held regional conferences across the state. The regional conferences grew from four events in 2017 to six conferences in 2019.…