/tags/ride-safety ride safety en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:04:06 GMT /government-politics/2019-11-06/bill-to-make-amusement-rides-safer-is-signed-into-law Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that strengthens rules for amusement rides in Ohio. The new law is named after 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell, who… Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:04:06 GMT /government-politics/2019-11-06/bill-to-make-amusement-rides-safer-is-signed-into-law Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-07-24/mike-dewine-meets-fair-ride-victims-mother-in-chance-encounter Mike DeWine’s first tour of the Ohio State Fairgrounds as governor was mostly a festive affair. But an unplanned encounter brought DeWine face-to-face… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:41:14 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-24/mike-dewine-meets-fair-ride-victims-mother-in-chance-encounter Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-07-14/dewine-backs-increase-in-amusement-ride-inspectors The opening of the Ohio State Fair next week will mark two years since a fairgoer died when a ride fell apart.The Fireball accident, caused by corrosion… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 01:51:40 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-14/dewine-backs-increase-in-amusement-ride-inspectors Karen Kasler /news/2018-07-24/a-year-after-deadly-fair-accident-legislation-to-strengthen-ride-safety-awaits-action A year ago this week, an 18-year-old Columbus man was killed on a thrill ride on the first day of the Ohio State Fair. There’s been legislation proposed… Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:45:38 GMT /news/2018-07-24/a-year-after-deadly-fair-accident-legislation-to-strengthen-ride-safety-awaits-action Karen Kasler