Press Releases

COLUMBUS –In honor of Women’s History Month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the Ohio businesses that are a part of his March Ohio Business Spotlight. This month’s business spotlight celebrates the impact women have had and continue to have in our communities, inspiring others while pursuing their American dream.

Review Indicates Householder Accepted Contributions Beyond State Limits

LaRose is One of Just Four Secretaries of State Recognized for Annual Award

171 of 176 Board Appointments Approved, Rejected Appointments Fail to Meet Standard

Congress taking over elections would bring chaos to state election systems

New Resolution Comes After LaRose’s Call toAction Last Week

COLUMBUS –Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose called on the United States Congress to vote against HR 1, a bill that would effectively take over control of how states conduct elections. HR 1 imposes significant changes that ignore both the United States Constitution and the unique election systems across the 50 states in an effort to standardize how states vote.

COLUMBUS –Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced the statutory increases to campaign contribution limits. Last adjusted in 2019, the new limits are effective February 25, 2021 through February 24, 2023.

COLUMBUS – Last year, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses. In January 2021, 16,018 new business filings were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This is a 33% increase from January 2020.

COLUMBUS - Today, Ohio Secretary of State announced the Ohio businesses that are a part of his February Ohio Business Spotlight. In honor or Black History Month, February’s theme is African-American owned businesses. Black History Month is a time to not only learn about our shared history, but to also highlight those who have overcome obstacles that can serve to inspire others in pursuing the American dream.

COLUMBUS –Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the first reports submitted under his first-in-the-nation Vulnerability Disclosure Policy are now publicly available online. Last year, Ohio broke new ground by becoming the first Secretary of State to implement a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.

COLUMBUS –Today Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the January Ohio Business Spotlight. A challenging 2020 ended with a flurry of business activity across Ohio. As Ohio kicks off a new year, the Secretary is highlighting growth and success in the logistics and transportation sectors that are so important to businesses in and around the Buckeye State. After all, 60 percent of Americans are within 600 miles of Ohio! These businesses are often small, family run companies that provide products to the stores we shop at, medicine to our hospitals, and serve as the unseen cogs that keep our state running strong while also providing important, well-paying jobs.

COLUMBUS –Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after State Senator Michael Rulli (R- Salem) introduced Senate Bill 14, legislation that for the first time will place voter registration database systems under the purview of a re-named Board of Voting System Examiners (BVSE).

COLUMBUS –In December, 13,735 new business filings were filed to the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. With the 2020 numbers now final, Ohioans have created a new record of 171,073 new business filings, surpassing 2019’s record of 130,621 new business filings.

COLUMBUS –In accordance with his duty as Ohio Secretary of State and following both federal and state law, Secretary LaRose has recently directed county boards of elections to remove abandoned registrations from the rolls. The US Supreme Court upheld the law as carried out by Secretaries Brown, Blackwell, Taft, Brunner, and Husted, but no previous Ohio Secretary of State has ever provided the same level of transparency or collaboration. The result has been a greater opportunity for identifying errors by the boards and more chances for voters to remain active.

COLUMBUS –Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose cheered the signing of HB 473, a bill advocated by the Secretary that allows Ohio’s state seal to be paired with the state motto.

COLUMBUS- During the previous General Assembly, SB 107 was passed and signed into law. The legislation, championed by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, was sponsored by State Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem) and enhances transparency by allowing campaign finance reports for local candidates and committees to be filed electronically with county boards of elections. Previously, the only option for voters to obtain a report was to contact their county board of elections.

COLUMBUS – In November, 12,181 new business filings were submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. Ohioans have submitted a total of 157,338 new business filings this year versus last year’s record of 130,621 total new filings.

COLUMBUS – Today the SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, announced Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose as one of the winners of the SANS 2020 Difference Makers Awards. This prestigious annual awards program honors individuals and teams in the cybersecurity community who have made a measurable and significant difference in security. Through their implementation of security processes or technology, each winner has raised the bar in enabling secure business operations and reducing risk.

COLUMBUS –Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is alerting Ohio businesses about a phishing email that started today and warning recipients not to click a link in the e-mail alleging to be from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office. The e-mail is not from the Ohio Secretary of State.