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Yost Seeks Homeland Security Review of Nations With Temporary Protected Status

A coalition of 18 states led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking the federal government’s review of countries granted temporary protected status (TPS), including some that have held the designation for decades.

1/22/2025

Four Men from Chile Indicted in Burglary Spree Targeting Southwest Ohio Neighborhoods

An ongoing investigation by the Southwest Ohio Burglary Task Force has led to the arrests and indictments of four Chilean men, who are accused of carrying out a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

1/21/2025

New Legal Protections for Signatures Are Now in Effect

New consumer safeguards that took effect today protect Ohioans from having their signatures used without their knowledge or consent, Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

1/17/2025

Former Quartermaster Sentenced for Theft From Central Ohio VFW Post

The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips announced today.

1/15/2025

Attorney General Sues U.S. Gypsum Over Sinkholes Near State Route 2

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing the United States Gypsum Company (USG) for nearly $17 million over the company’s failure to maintain underground mines that caused dangerous sinkholes near State Route 2 in Ottawa County, threatening the roadway’s stability.

1/14/2025

Honoring the Visionary Leadership of Ben Espy

Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member Ben Espy, whose funeral services took place today.

1/13/2025

Yost Recounts 2024 Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today is reflecting on the progress made by his office in 2024 to fight the scourge throughout the state.

1/11/2025

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