Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Like many of you, OGA has been learning more about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) and how it is affecting the world in which we live and work. This means understanding how the virus affects our team, our events, and our members, and making necessary adjustments to operations and procedures. Please use the following links below for the most up to date information.
ODH Checklist – COVID-19 Information and Checklist for Businesses/Employer
Ohio Voter Information – Absentee Voting – Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Senate and House Both Approved Emergency Legislative Measures
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, mostly behind closed doors, the Senate and House both approved emergency legislative measures in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Senate met first, followed by concurrence from the House and amended House Bill 197, which deals with various tax corrective changes. Among the highlights were extending absentee voting by mail for March 17 primary to April 28, 2020; codifying various executive orders from Governor DeWine; transferring, appropriating or freezing numerous funds or provisions over the following months including aligning Ohio due to the Feds moving the tax filing deadline from April 15th to July 15Th; waiving various school requirements; and granting certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) limited authority to perform additional duties. A full summary of changes and the amendment language is attached. For additional questions please contact Kristin Mullins.
The Ohio Grocers Association Supports Passage of Ohio Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
4/4/2020 – Special Alert – Ohioans Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks in Public
4/3/2020 – Special Alert – Guidelines for restricted access!
4/2/2020 – Governor DeWine’s stay at home order until May 1.
4/2/2020 – Special Alert – Governor DeWine & Absentee Ballot Update!
4/1/2020 – Special Alert – Governor DeWine Press Conference & Ohio Liquor Update!
3/31/2020 – EMAIL Sent to Governor DeWine
3/31/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor ~ Milk ~ Resources Update!
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – Liquor Update – Response to Manufacturer Request
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – SNAP & Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – CARES Act Provides Small Business Relief
3/29/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/28/2020 – Special Alert – ODJFS – Childcare for Grocery Workers & FMI Update
3/28/2020 – Special Alert – Food Industry Protocols and SNAP Update
3/27/2020 – Special Alert – SNAP Emergency Allotments in Ohio
3/27/2020 – Special Alert – DOL Issues Guidance on Paid Leave Mandate
3/26/2020 – Special Alert – A reminder from ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks
3/25/2020 – Special Alert – WIC UPDATE!
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Labeling of Bulk Eggs at Retail ~ Liquor Update ~ Survey!
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Minor Work Permits
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Families First Coronavirus Response Act & CDL Waiver
3/23/2020 – Special Alert – Employee Resources (Car Decal & Social Distancing)
3/23/2020 – Special Alert – Governor’s Businesses Website Information Page
3/22/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/22/2020 – Governor’s Order – Director’s Stay at Home Order
3/22/2020 – Special Alert – Governor & Gongwer UPDATE! – Governor Issues Stay at Home Order; Waiver of School Testing Mandate
3/21/2020 – Special Alert – BWC & Homeland Security UPDATE!
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – ODOT & FMI Update!
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – Governor’s Update & Employee Temperature Taking
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – COVID-19 OGA Store Response Kits
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – ODOT & Homeland Security UPDATE!
3/19/2020 – Special Alert – FDA Stakeholder Call – Read here for notes!
3/18/2020 – Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Submit Formal Request for Federal Assistance for Small Businesses
3/18/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_NGA_Update– Paid Leave Requirements
3/18/2020 – Special Alert_Outbreak Best Practices and Planning for the Immediate Situation – From FMI: Best Practices During the Pandemic
3/17/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Ohio Job and Family Services – Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
3/16/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update – Additional Closures
3/16/2020 – Special Alert_Department of Alcohol Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update 2
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_NGA_Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Department of Alcohol Update
3/13/2020 – ODH Update/Recommendations for Salad Bars & Buffets during
3/12/2020 – The Executive Order from the Ohio Department of Health
ODH Checklist – COVID-19 Information and Checklist for Businesses/Employer
Ohio Voter Information – Absentee Voting – Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Senate and House Both Approved Emergency Legislative Measures
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, mostly behind closed doors, the Senate and House both approved emergency legislative measures in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Senate met first, followed by concurrence from the House and amended House Bill 197, which deals with various tax corrective changes. Among the highlights were extending absentee voting by mail for March 17 primary to April 28, 2020; codifying various executive orders from Governor DeWine; transferring, appropriating or freezing numerous funds or provisions over the following months including aligning Ohio due to the Feds moving the tax filing deadline from April 15th to July 15Th; waiving various school requirements; and granting certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) limited authority to perform additional duties. A full summary of changes and the amendment language is attached. For additional questions please contact Kristin Mullins.
The Ohio Grocers Association Supports Passage of Ohio Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
4/4/2020 – Special Alert – Ohioans Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks in Public
4/3/2020 – Special Alert – Guidelines for restricted access!
4/2/2020 – Governor DeWine’s stay at home order until May 1.
4/2/2020 – Special Alert – Governor DeWine & Absentee Ballot Update!
4/1/2020 – Special Alert – Governor DeWine Press Conference & Ohio Liquor Update!
3/31/2020 – EMAIL Sent to Governor DeWine
3/31/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor ~ Milk ~ Resources Update!
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – Liquor Update – Response to Manufacturer Request
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – SNAP & Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/30/2020 – Special Alert – CARES Act Provides Small Business Relief
3/29/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/28/2020 – Special Alert – ODJFS – Childcare for Grocery Workers & FMI Update
3/28/2020 – Special Alert – Food Industry Protocols and SNAP Update
3/27/2020 – Special Alert – SNAP Emergency Allotments in Ohio
3/27/2020 – Special Alert – DOL Issues Guidance on Paid Leave Mandate
3/26/2020 – Special Alert – A reminder from ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks
3/25/2020 – Special Alert – WIC UPDATE!
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Labeling of Bulk Eggs at Retail ~ Liquor Update ~ Survey!
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Minor Work Permits
3/24/2020 – Special Alert – Families First Coronavirus Response Act & CDL Waiver
3/23/2020 – Special Alert – Employee Resources (Car Decal & Social Distancing)
3/23/2020 – Special Alert – Governor’s Businesses Website Information Page
3/22/2020 – Special Alert – Ohio Liquor UPDATE!
3/22/2020 – Governor’s Order – Director’s Stay at Home Order
3/22/2020 – Special Alert – Governor & Gongwer UPDATE! – Governor Issues Stay at Home Order; Waiver of School Testing Mandate
3/21/2020 – Special Alert – BWC & Homeland Security UPDATE!
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – ODOT & FMI Update!
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – Governor’s Update & Employee Temperature Taking
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – COVID-19 OGA Store Response Kits
3/20/2020 – Special Alert – ODOT & Homeland Security UPDATE!
3/19/2020 – Special Alert – FDA Stakeholder Call – Read here for notes!
3/18/2020 – Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Submit Formal Request for Federal Assistance for Small Businesses
3/18/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_NGA_Update– Paid Leave Requirements
3/18/2020 – Special Alert_Outbreak Best Practices and Planning for the Immediate Situation – From FMI: Best Practices During the Pandemic
3/17/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Ohio Job and Family Services – Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
3/16/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update – Additional Closures
3/16/2020 – Special Alert_Department of Alcohol Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update 2
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_Governor_Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Coronavirus_NGA_Update
3/15/2020 – Special Alert_Department of Alcohol Update
3/13/2020 – ODH Update/Recommendations for Salad Bars & Buffets during
3/12/2020 – The Executive Order from the Ohio Department of Health