Mike DeWine
February 22, 2021
AG Yost reaches $24.7M settlement with consultant that allegedly fueled opioid epidemic
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to a settlement with McKinsey & Co. that will pour more than $24 million into communities to help combat the devastating effects of an opioid epidemic that has ripped apart communities and families throughout the state.
January 2, 2021
Overdose deaths remain high in Ohio, U.S. in 2020
Amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic, the overdose epidemic is continuing across the country.
February 11, 2020
Deal close on unified ‘all-Ohio’ pursuit of opioid settlement with drug industry
A deal to unify the state and local governments in pursuit of an “all Ohio” settlement of opioid damage claims with the pharmaceutical industry could be close to approval.
April 13, 2020
Column: Trying to manage opioid addiction epidemic amid coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten vulnerable populations, the victims of another epidemic find themselves in a precarious position.
April 8, 2020
ONU’s Martin participates in statewide meeting
ADA — Steven Martin, dean of Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy
March 30, 2020
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders schools to remain closed until May 1 as cases pass 1,900
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says schools will remain closed to in-person learning until at least May 1. They will re-evaluate at that time.
March 11, 2020
Ohio state, local governments will pursue joint damages settlement over opioids
Cities and counties representing more than 85% of Ohio residents have agreed to join the state in seeking a unified damages settlement with the drug industry over the deadly costs of opioid addiction.
March 2, 2020
Monroe hopes proposed opioid case settlement can help city
MONROE — Monroe is hoping funds from a proposed settlement of a large lawsuit against opioid industry would help the city, even though it wasn’t part of the case.