News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that pursuant to court discussions in the federal litigation filed December 13th by Planned Parenthood, the Ohio Department of Health has agreed to not enforce the “humane disposal” section of the Ohio Administrative Code while the Department and the Ohio General Assembly work to further clarify humane procedures in the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that some animal breeders and sellers who advertise online are con artists.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today confirmed that his office is investigating the nation’s three largest movie theater chains – AMC, Cinemark, and Regal – for possible antitrust violations.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has issued its 2015 Ohio Economic Development Manual. The manual is designed to be a one-stop guide for businesses, elected officials, and economic development professionals who are interested in promoting business growth and job creation.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has concluded its investigation into the alleged sale of fetal tissue by Planned Parenthood affiliates. While the investigation did not find any indication that fetal tissue was sold by Planned Parenthood affiliates in Ohio, the investigation did reveal that that aborted fetuses from Planned Parenthood facilities are ultimately disposed of in landfill sites.

The Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA), the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA), and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office today announced that the three agencies have reached a $6.5 million settlement with a Perrysburg manufacturing company for unpaid loans. The settlement and payment to the state resolve collections actions against Willard & Kelsey Solar Group for loans owed to DSA and OAQDA.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today called on the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) to adopt uniform pre-certification standards for all applicants to Ohio peace officer basic training academies. The request would implement several recommendations of the Ohio Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Training, which issued a report of findings and recommendations in April 2015.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that consumers who have unused gift cards from the former RadioShack can file claims to seek refunds for remaining card balances.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered good giving tips and introduced a new charity guide for businesses to help Ohioans avoid charity scams this holiday season.