Press Releases

COLUMBUS – Tomorrow is Election Day! 28,656 voters in the 11th Congressional District and 10,537 voters in the 15th Congressional District have cast their absentee ballot or voted early. This data includes all ballots received and processed through 2:00pm on Monday afternoon.

COLUMBUS –Ohioans continue to create new businesses at an impressive pace, reaching 17,387 in June 2021. In just the first six months of 2021, Ohio has surpassed 111,000 new business filings. Five years ago in 2016, it took an entire year for Ohioans to create 105,009 new businesses.

COLUMBUS – This month is perfect for getting outside and exploring our state before the kids head back to school. From America’s North Coast to the natural caves of Hocking Hills, there are hundreds of family adventures that should be at the top of every outdoor enthusiast's to-do list. These locally and family-owned outdoor recreation businesses represent just a few of the opportunities around the state for your family to enjoy.

By Enforcing Ohio’s Strong Election Security Requirements, Voter Fraud Continues to Be Exceedingly Rare in Ohio

Now Processing Minister Licenses Online and in One Business Day

COLUMBUS –Ohioans continue to create new businesses at an astounding pace by recording a second month in a row of more than 20,000 new business filings. In May, there were 20,135 new business filings, following April’s numbers that surpassed 20,000 for the first time in Ohio history.

Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement following Ohio Senate passage of HCR 5, a resolution that urges the United States Congress not to adopt the federal takeover of state and locally-run elections, otherwise known as HR 1.

COLUMBUS –June is National Candy Month and Ohio has contributed to dentist visits since before the Civil War! From producing international brands such as Dum Dums lollipops to small town fudge shops, these businesses put a smile on the faces of kids of all ages.

COLUMBUS – Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that voting for military and overseas Ohioans has begun for the August 3, 2021 Special Election and for the Special Election Congressional Primaries for voters in Ohio’s 11th and 15th Congressional Districts. All other voters in these designated counties may begin voting in-person or by mail-in absentee ballot starting July 7, 2021.

SB105 Removes Bureaucratic Barriers to Minority Business Creation

COLUMBUS – Ohio has again defied expectations by recording another monthly record in new business filings with 22,176 new business filings in the month of April, rocketing past 20,000 for the first time in Ohio history.

COLUMBUS – May is National Inventors Month, and no other state can compare to Ohio’s contribution to the American drive to innovate and create. Ohio’s heritage is invention, but that heritage goes far beyond the

Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Special 15thDistrict Congressional Primary Election

COLUMBUS – In 2020, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses and set the single month all-time record with 18,659 new business filings in July 2020. Last month, Ohioans broke this monthly record with 19,694 new business filings with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This number is a 47% increase from one year ago in March 2020.

COLUMBUS –As we welcome in the warm weather this spring, we renew our hope that life will begin to return to normal. While many Ohioans begin beautifying their homes and gardens this month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the Ohio lawn and garden businesses that are a part of his Ohio Business Spotlight for the month of April. This month’s business spotlight recognizes the many family-owned businesses that started with an idea, took root with countless hours of hard work, and have now grown to serve thousands of Ohioans across the state.

Ohio is a National Leader in Early Voting Opportunities

COLUMBUS –Last year, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses. In February 2021, 16,025 new business filings were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This is a 41% increase from February 2020.

COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced voting for military and overseas voters begins today, Friday, March 19, 2021 for the upcoming Primary/Special Election which will be held on May 4, 2021. The full, detailed, and interactive 2021 elections calendar is available online.

Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Primary, November 2nd for General

Lawyers for Liberty Became a National Model in the 2020 Election