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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

End to E-Checks could be coming to Northeast Ohio

Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that he has directed Ohio EPA to begin the process of ending the vehicle emissions testing program in seven local counties, including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    E-Check could be ending for Northeast Ohio drivers (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced he has started the process for ending the vehicle emissions testing program in seven Northeast Ohio counties. Ohio still needs U.S. EPA approval, but the state plans to submit its request before the end of the year.

  2. FOX 8 Cleveland

    End to E-Checks could be coming to Northeast Ohio (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that he has directed Ohio EPA to begin the process of ending the vehicle emissions testing program in seven local counties, including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    E-Check could disappear after 30 years: The Wake Up for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Gov. Mike DeWine has directed the Ohio EPA to begin ending the vehicle emissions testing program in seven Northeast Ohio counties.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Could E-Check finally be coming to an end in Northeast Ohio? Capitol Letter (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Gov. Mike DeWine wants to end Northeast Ohio’s long-running vehicle emissions testing program after the Cleveland region met federal air quality standards. But drivers shouldn’t skip their next appointment yet because Ohio still needs U.S. EPA approval.

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