News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would attempt to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Washington County Sheriff Larry R. Mincks Sr. announced today that former deputy Mitchell Ruble has been found guilty of aggravated murder for the 1981 death of Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Lt. Ray "Joe" Clark.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remove language from a proposed rule which takes the unprecedented step of establishing regulations for competitive racing vehicles under the Clean Air Act. DeWine expressed his concerns with the proposed language in a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will undergo a four-day, on-site evaluation to ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ (CALEA) accreditation standards. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the winners of the 2015 Take Action Video Contest, in which Ohio high school students were asked to create 60-second videos about cybersecurity, identity theft, or student loans.

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 (SAK) Testing Initiative.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a rebate agreement that has saved agencies thousands of dollars on the cost of the opioid reversal medication naloxone is being extended for one year.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans about two of the most common tax-related scams reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office – the “IRS” phone scam and tax identity theft.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that an investigation into a Wright State University consultant’s possible status as a lobbyist did not find evidence of law violations. The investigation into Ron Wine and Ron Wine Consulting Group, which was requested by Ohio Legislative Inspector General Tony Bledsoe, was conducted by Ohio Attorney General’s Office attorneys and Bureau Criminal Investigation (BCI).

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would require automatic voter registration when a citizen applies for, renews, updates, or replaces an Ohio driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card, unless he or she affirmatively opts out of registration.