coronavirus relief

Arts organizations in Ohio and around the country are waiting for the relaunch of a system that will allow them to apply for billions in COVID relief – after it shut down on the day it was supposed to open for business in early April.

Along with individual stimulus checks and more help for the unemployed, there’s a lot of money headed to Ohio and its cities and counties once the latest $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill is signed into law.

The Ohio Senator says he is disappointed that the most recent package passed by the House isn't bipartisan.

Sherrod Brown says Democrats have "overwhelming support" for the idea, even if an increase doesn't come with the next pandemic relief bill.

Lacking support from both political parties, Democrats might have to find another way to increase the lowest legal wages.

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) is among the 10 Republican Senators who met with President Biden to talk about their COVID relief packages, though the Republicans' plan is a third the size of the one Democrats want. But Portman is hoping for more talks on those dueling deals.

Ohio's U.S. senators say another stimulus bill can help support areas that have been badly damaged by the coronavirus.

The county executive says more state and local aid is needed to deal with the pandemic next year.

Rep. Kent Smith estimates 150 music venues throughout the state could benefit from the financial aid.

In an open letter over the weekend, as coronavirus cases in Ohio are increasing, Gov. Mike DeWine asked Congress to pass another COVID-19 relief bill.