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Media Resources

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office works with local, state and national media, providing reporters with information on the office’s many initiatives and activities. For more information, please contact the Communications Section at 614-466-3840, or check out the Media Contacts webpage.

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Former Hocking County Chief Deputy Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case

A former chief deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office was sentenced this morning to seven to nine years in prison, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

5/1/2026

Yost Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets

A bipartisan group of 41 attorneys general co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related “event contracts” belongs to states.

4/30/2026

Yost Reaches Agreement with Nexstar to Preserve Local News Independence

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced an agreement with Nexstar Media Group that protects the independence of local journalism and ensures that Ohioans have a choice for local news and programming.

4/30/2026

Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Yost, Frees State From Liability in Injection Well Dispute

The Ohio Supreme Court today sided with the office of Attorney General Dave Yost, ruling unanimously that the state is not required to pay a wastewater injection company for the temporary suspension of operations following earthquake activity.

4/29/2026

Yost Welcomes New Chairman of Ohio Elder Abuse Commission

For the first time today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Elder Abuse Commission met under the leadership of newly appointed Chairman Dave Levacy.

4/27/2026

AG Yost Marks Earth Day With New Round of Grants to Fight Illegal Dumping

In recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, making another $1 million in grants available to help local communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping.

4/22/2026

Yost Defends Residency Requirements in Delaware County Ballot Dispute

Attorney General Dave Yost today filed an amicus brief urging the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold a decision by the Delaware County Board of Elections to remove a candidate from the primary ballot who does not live in the district she seeks to represent.

4/22/2026