Coronavirus Updates April 2, 2021
This week, Governor DeWine held a press conference on Thursday. During the press conference, the Governor announced Ohio would start vaccinating college students on their campuses and employees at their places of work. The state will begin working with local colleges and universities to offer vaccination clinics on campuses across the state beginning the week…
2021 Impact Ohio Akron-Canton Regional Virtual Conference
Impact Ohio is excited to announce that the first conference of 2021 will be the VIRTUAL Akron-Canton Regional Conference on Friday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. The 2021 Impact Ohio Akron-Canton Regional Conference will be a premier opportunity for key government officials, business leaders, and community members to learn more…
Coronavirus Updates March 26, 2021
This week, Governor DeWine held press conferences on Monday and Thursday. Governor DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud has signed the following orders: Director’s Amended Order to Permit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes, with Exceptions Director’s Amended Order to Permit Access to Ohio’s Residential Care Facilities, with Exceptions Director’s Amended Order…
Coronavirus Updates March 19, 2021
This week, Governor DeWine held a press conference on Tuesday. He announced expanded vaccine eligibility in Ohio beginning March 19, 2021, for phases 1E and 2C. Phase 1E includes those with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, and obesity. Phase 2C extends eligibility to Ohioans who are 40 and older. Between…
Coronavirus Update March 12
Governor DeWine held COVID press briefings on Monday and Thursday this week. On Monday, Governor DeWine announced that the individuals who are included in Phase 1D and Phase 2B of Ohio’s vaccination plan would be eligible for vaccines as of Thursday, March 11 due to an influx of vaccines into the state. Phase 1D includes…
ODP and ORP Elect New Chairs
In the last couple of months, the Ohio Democratic Party and the Ohio Republican Party have both elected new chairs to lead the respective parties going forward. ODP elected its first Chairwoman, Elizabeth Walters, on January 14 after former Chairman David Pepper’s departure, and ORP elected Robert Paduchik on February 26 after former Chairman Jane…
Coronavirus Updates March 5
This week was the one year anniversary of Ohio’s cancellation of the Arnold Classic, which is seen by many as the start of Ohio’s response to COVID-19. Governor DeWine held COVID press briefings on Monday and Thursday this week. The Ohio General Assembly is expected to introduce four companion bills to authorize $2.15 billion in…
Impact Ohio 2021 Plans
Impact Ohio Regional Conferences are a way for communities across Ohio to focus on issues important to their community. Plans are underway to hold regional events in 2021. While the Coronavirus pandemic will factor into those plans, we hope that later this year it will be safe to resume in-person events. Impact Ohio plans to…
Coronavirus Updates February 26
This week, Governor DeWine held COVID press briefings on Monday and Thursday. On Monday, Governor DeWine provided more detail about his plan for the state’s vaccine distribution based on age. He maintained that the focus will be to vaccinate Ohioans who are 65 and above, to ensure that everyone over 65 is vaccinated first. At…