News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Columbus-based general contractor accused of failing to deliver promised home improvement services. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging Ohioans to consider becoming foster parents as the need for foster families has dramatically increased in the face of the opioid epidemic. DeWine's call to action came at a news conference this morning where he  also announced several efforts to help becoming a foster parent easier, including expediting background checks.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the Steubenville shooting incident.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced his office was awarded Best Brief awards from the National Association for Attorneys General (NAAG) and the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) during their recent awards cycles.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has agreed in principle to join the United States and other States to settle allegations against Mylan Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mylan Specialty L.P. (collectively “Mylan”).  

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey announced today that researchers have determined that household cleaner OxiClean ™ has proven scientifically to be effective in cleaning up fentanyl spills.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 49 other state and territorial attorneys general in a bi-partisan coalition urging Congress to affirm the authority of state, local, and territorial law enforcement to investigate and prosecute companies that profit from the promotion and facilitation of sex trafficking.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Steve Francis, and members of the Miami Valley Bulk Smuggling Task Force announced today the seizure of approximately 200 pounds of marijuana as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of the August 21 solar eclipse. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's plans to declare the opioid crisis as a national emergency.