Ohio House Democrats

Rep. Tavia Galonski resigned Jan. 3 to enter the screening process to be appointed clerk of courts, according to the Ohio House Democratic Caucus.

Ohio reported nearly 5,400 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, nearly double the number of cases just four days ago; MetroHealth announced Thursday it will require employees to be fully vaccinated by October 30 or face termination; two Ohio House Democrats asked the state watchdog Thursday to investigate the involvement of several DeWine administration officials and others in a $60 million bribery scheme alleged by federal prosecutors; and more stories.

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley says she will try to unseat Republican Gov. Mike DeWine after her effort to work with him on gun reforms in the aftermath of a mass shooting in her city stalled; politicians, religious leaders and community activists in Ohio's capital city are calling for protests to remain peaceful as a verdict nears in the trial in the death of George Floyd; Republican Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers says he'll leave Congress on May 16 to run his home state’s chamber of commerce; and more stories.