On this date five years ago, state leaders held one of the first COVID-19 press conferences at the Ohio Statehouse. Flashback: Sans masks and social distancing, Gov. Mike DeWine, then-health director Amy Acton and others spoke mainly of new virus testing capabilities.

Former Ohio Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton told the Cleveland Jewish News she is running for Ohio governor because she “(refuses) to look the other way while our state

Vivek Ramaswamy announced his bid to become the next governor of Ohio on Monday during an address in Cincinnati. The 39-year-old will be up against the likes of Ohio State Attorney General Dave Yost and Democrat Amy Acton.

Ever the wordsmith, newly appointed lieutenant governor and former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was mum on his future in Ohio politics. Tressel, who was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine, said he’s been too busy to contemplate a run for governor in 2026,

Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director and newly announced gubernatorial candidate, will be the guest speaker at Temple Israel Akron’s Scholar-in-Residence program on March 23.