Hannah News Service

Attorney General Dave Yost launched his bid for Ohio governor Thursday, making his campaign official after teasing his announcement for months.

Mike Dittoe will return to his role as House chief of staff next year, Senate President and incoming House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) announced Thursday. Dittoe, now a partner at High Bridge Consulting, served as chief of staff under former House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger and as communications director under former House Speaker William Batchelder.