Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, says it's not a deterrent

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he ...

Gov. Mike DeWine calls on lawmakers to end Ohio death penalty

Gov. Mike DeWine supported Ohio's death penalty as a legislator and attorney general. Now he wants the practice to end.

Mike DeWine co-wrote Ohio’s death penalty law, now he wants to repeal it

CLEVELAND—Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that he opposes the death penalty and wants Ohio lawmakers to repeal it, reversing a position he has held for his entire political career. “When I voted ...

DeWine signs bill, and now these vehicles fall under vehicular homicide law

Golf carts and scooters are now included in Ohio crash laws. Here's how the new law affects drivers.
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About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday used his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in Ohio. The 79-year-old Republican cited his expertise on the issue as a former county ...

Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill speeding up Ohio’s oil and gas permitting process

Ohio's oil and gas industry says Senate Bill 219 makes much-needed updates to state drilling laws, though environmental groups say it's a giveaway to the industry.

ODOT funding 24 transportation projects for $8.5 million, including three in Central Ohio

ODOT is funding 24 transportation projects for $8.5 million, including two in Franklin County and one in Licking County.
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Gov. Mike DeWine calls for Ohio to abolish the death penalty

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine Tuesday morning called on Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data that he said proves it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime. "For the state to ...