Ohio Gov. John Kasich News

Ohio State Fair Reopens Without Amusement Rides

The Ohio State Fair opened on July 27 but its amusement rides remained closed one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart and flung people into the air. Video …

Ohio Governor: Too Many Die in Manufactured Homes, Regulation Needed

Ohio Gov. John Kasich believes too many people are dying in manufactured homes, and he wants oversight of those homes transferred from an industry-controlled board to the state. Statistics compiled by the State Fire Marshal’s office show people living in …

Workers’ Comp Refund Plan Would Return $113M to Ohio Schools, Cities

Local governments and schools in Ohio could see almost $113 million in rebates from the state insurance fund for injured workers under a proposal from the governor. Gov. John Kasich’s office released a breakdown of the schools, townships, cities and …

Rules for Health ‘Navigators’ Head to Ohio Governor

A bill to require training and certification for a new group of professionals who will be available to guide consumers through the new health insurance market is on its way to Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The House agreed 87-7 to …