The Ohio Department of Health has ordered residents to “stay at home” to prevent the spread of coronavirus. There are few exceptions for obtaining essential supplies such as food and medicine, walking outdoors (although playgrounds are closed), and operating specified…
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Proposed Changes to Rules for MBE, EDGE, and WBE Certification Programs
Proposed Changes to Rules for MBE, EDGE, and WBE Certification Programs Pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 121.83, which requires state agencies, including the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), to draft rules in collaboration with stakeholders, assess and justify…
Rule Repeal Notice – Minority Set Aside Review Board – ORC Repealed in 2004 – public input requested
The Department of Administrative Services is proposing to rescind certain rules of the Ohio Administrative Code that govern the Minority Set Aside Review Board. We are rescinding these rules, Rules 123:2-15-02 through 123:2-15-06, because the statutory authority establishing this Board…
Guest Column: Let’s talk about the March 17th primary election!
Let’s talk about the March 17th primary election!By Emilia SykesOhio Minority Leader First thing first. The election was not delayed. A court did not order it and the legislature did not change it. As such the election date has not…
Disaster Loan Declaration form
The Ohio Development Department is working directly with Governor DeWine’s office to facilitate a disaster declaration form for businesses to be eligible for SBA Economic Disaster Injury loans. To expedite this process, small business should complete the Disaster Loan Declaration…
Ohio Benefit Recipients Warned of Potential Scam
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has learned of a potential scam targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Some recipients of those benefits have received fraudulent calls falsely claiming that their benefits…
Columbus Branch of the NAACP strongly believes that the Secretary of State is suppressing the Black vote
In 2019, the Columbus Branch of the NAACP came before the Franklin County Board of Elections to request the Board release a communication plan with designated funds for voter registration and education prior to the March 2020 primary election. The…
104 vehicles available at State surplus auction Saturday
COLUMBUS — More than 100 cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans will be up for bid at this Saturday’s Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) surplus vehicle auction. The auction will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 at the DAS General Services Division…