The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging Ohioans to practice energy efficiency and conservation. Ohioans rely on energy such as electricity and natural gas to run their homes on a daily basis. By practicing energy conservation, you can develop habits to reduce your energy usage and save on your utility bills. Whether you […]
Ohioans urged to watch for deer on roadways, check insurance coverage
November 4, 2015 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is urging Ohio motorists to watch for deer while traveling the state’s roadways during Autumn, the peak time for deer activity. Ohioans should also conduct an auto insurance review with an agent to ensure they have adequate financial protection if they are in an accident with a deer, which can […]
Petition language certified for ballot issue that would raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $12 per hour
October 26, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Friday certified petition language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2021. DeWine does not judge the merit of proposed amendments — only whether the summary that will appear on petitions accurately describes the proposed ballot issue. The measure now […]
State offers way to search for “missing” life insurance policies
October 6, 2015 by
Lt. Governor Taylor Urges Ohioans to Utilize Free Missing Life Insurance Policy Search Service Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor wants Ohioans to know that the Ohio Department of Insurance provides a free search service that can help locate missing life insurance policies or annuity contracts left behind by loved ones that have passed away. The […]
City, County receive over $33k from State rock salt settlement
October 2, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is sending checks to 850 Ohio public entities, including Marion County and the City of Marion, as part of the Attorney General’s $11.5 million settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit against Cargill Inc. and Morton Salt Inc. over past rock salt prices. Entities in 87 […]
Ohioans report surge of tax-related phone scams
September 22, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that his office has received more than 600 reports of tax-related scams since September 1. The scams generally begin with a phone call telling consumers they are in trouble with the IRS and must call an out-of-state number for more information. Eventually consumers are asked for money. In one […]
Parents urged to review insurance coverage for college students
September 16, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor urges parents of college students to review their insurance policies to make sure students have adequate insurance protection. “It’s important for parents to talk with their insurance agent about options available for college-aged children,” said Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. “Parents should review their healthcare coverage, auto […]
PUCO highlights 2015 Lifeline Awareness Week
September 14, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is participating in National Lifeline Awareness Week, Sept. 14–20, 2015, reminding low-income telephone consumers that assistance is available to stay connected to local resources and emergency services. The PUCO, Federal Communications Commission, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates are […]
Ohio AG announces three-year update on identity theft unit
September 9, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office’s Identity Theft Unit received nearly 3,500 complaints and helped identity theft victims clear over $1 million in fraudulent debt during the unit’s first three years of existence, according to complaint information. “Identity theft continues to be a serious problem for many Ohioans,” Attorney General DeWine […]
Ohio Attorney General announces support for Child Credit Freeze Bill
September 3, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced support for Ohio House Bill 317, which would allow parents or guardians to “freeze” a child’s credit record to help stop identity thieves from opening accounts in the child’s name. The bill was introduced by Representative Ron Maag (R-Lebanon). “To identity thieves, a child’s identity is a perfect […]
