/tags/amy-acton Amy Acton en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:20:42 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-06/amy-acton-will-not-run-for-u-s-senate Amy Acton, the former state health director, says she will not be running for U.S. Senate in 2022. But the doctor, who rose to prominence while responding… Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:20:42 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-06/amy-acton-will-not-run-for-u-s-senate Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-03-29/ohio-gop-us-senate-candidates-are-on-the-air-as-democrats-consider-options Ohio’s US Senate race is well underway, with both announced Republican candidates on the air with TV ads and some new money pledged toward one possible… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:48:12 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-29/ohio-gop-us-senate-candidates-are-on-the-air-as-democrats-consider-options Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-02-04/there-is-another-sign-that-former-ohio-health-director-amy-acton-might-be-running-for-senate-in-2022 It is looking a little more likely that Ohio’s former health director, Dr. Amy Action, is seriously considering a run for US Senate next year. Acton has… Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:40:46 GMT /government-politics/2021-02-04/there-is-another-sign-that-former-ohio-health-director-amy-acton-might-be-running-for-senate-in-2022 Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-11-05/dewine-names-stephanie-mccloud-as-new-state-health-director After announcing a new record in COVID-19 cases and calling this the most dangerous stage of the pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) named a new… Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:13:13 GMT /government-politics/2020-11-05/dewine-names-stephanie-mccloud-as-new-state-health-director Andy Chow /health-mental-health-aging/2020-08-04/amy-acton-steps-down-as-dewines-chief-health-adviser Dr. Amy Acton, the chief health adviser to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), is officially leaving the administration. This is another transition for Acton who… Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:09:04 GMT /health-mental-health-aging/2020-08-04/amy-acton-steps-down-as-dewines-chief-health-adviser Andy Chow /government-politics/2020-07-13/will-mask-mandates-work-to-reduce-coronavirus-in-ohio 12 Ohio counties are under an order by Gov. Mike DeWine to wear masks in indoor spaces and outdoors in areas where social distancing isn’t possible. That… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:53:29 GMT /government-politics/2020-07-13/will-mask-mandates-work-to-reduce-coronavirus-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-06-24/dance-studios-sue-state-over-coronavirus-closures-and-mandates Nine dance studios are suing the state of Ohio over mandated shutdowns and limitations imposed on their businesses. Attorney Robert Gargasz says Gov. Mike… Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:12:36 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-24/dance-studios-sue-state-over-coronavirus-closures-and-mandates Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-06-12/acton-resignation-is-second-big-departure-from-ohio-department-of-health-in-a-week Ohio’s confirmed deaths from and cases of COVID-19 continue to inch up. Today there were 2,280 confirmed deaths and more than 37,500 confirmed cases. But… Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:03:08 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-12/acton-resignation-is-second-big-departure-from-ohio-department-of-health-in-a-week Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-06-11/as-pandemic-continues-acton-resigns-as-health-director-but-stays-as-advisor The director of the Ohio Department of Health, who drew national praise and criticism from some members of the state legislature for the state's pandemic… Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:59:40 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-11/as-pandemic-continues-acton-resigns-as-health-director-but-stays-as-advisor Karen Kasler, Andy Chow /government-politics/2020-05-15/ohio-conducting-covid-19-antibody-study Health officials say the new study to gather samples of COVID-19 antibody test results will include a broad range of participants from around Ohio.Dr. Amy… Fri, 15 May 2020 20:23:46 GMT /government-politics/2020-05-15/ohio-conducting-covid-19-antibody-study Andy Chow