Governor Mike DeWine signed that order on Sunday as he began his second term. He cited concerns that personal information and business data collected by those platforms may be shared with the Chinese government. The order prohibits state agencies, boards, and commissions from using social media platforms whose owners are in China.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose would like to see a supermajority in elections, but that requirement would only be for voter-approved amendments that are put on by the public, not by state lawmakers. For ballot issues put on by state lawmakers, like Issue One and Two in this past general election, the pass or failure would only have to reach, at least, 50%.

A PSA from the Putnam County Board Elections for voting. When you go to vote for In-Person voting and Election Day, make sure you bring your identification. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by provisional ballot.

The bus pulled into the Allen County Republican Party Victory Center bringing some heavy hitters asking voters to vote yes on Issue One. Speaking today was Ohio's attorney general, 2 Ohio supreme court justices, and a handful of other officials in favor of issue one. It is a proposed constitutional amendment to state that judges shall consider the safety of the community when setting a bond. It is in response to the 4 to 3 vote of the Ohio Supreme Court rejecting the trial judge's decision to consider the victim's family's fear of retribution when setting bail in a homicide case in Hamilton County.

The "Not So Strong Ohio" tour by Ohio Democrats made a stop in downtown Lima Tuesday morning. The candidates for secretary of state and state auditor were on hand. They say the corruption and special interests are costing the residents of Ohio. Governor DeWine's weakness is hurting working families and he is failing to provide the leadership expected from a governor. They say the Democratic ticket on the ballot this fall is the change that Ohio needs.

Ohioans deserve leadership that looks like them and knows the struggles and what they come from," said Sappington. "But also, Ohioans deserve good, fair, and honest government. As Nelsonville City Auditor, I busted up theft just eight weeks on the job. Biggest theft bust in city history and we not only returned honesty and transparency to the city but once we turned those books around and got the money right, we were able to get that dividend back to the taxpayer

In the August election, local Republicans and Democrats can vote on races for the state representative, state senate, and central committee races. The second primary was needed after the Ohio Supreme Court rejected five sets of maps drawn by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. A federal court ruled that the August second primary would proceed with the 3rd set of maps that the commission drew.

That is why the five largest business organizations in the state announced their endorsement of Pat Fischer and Pat DeWine for re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court and Sharon Kennedy for Chief Justice of the court. After interviewing all of the candidates for the justice seats, the business organization felt these candidates would enforce the laws in Ohio and not legislate from the bench and leave business issues to the Ohio General Assembly.

A former state representative is looking to become the head elections official in the State of Ohio. John Adams is running as a Republican can…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered an address on the progress Ohio has made, as well as looking towards the future. "The state of our amazing state is strong," said DeWine to open his address.