[Opinion] County’s Divestment From Foreign Bonds Draws Scrutiny From Ohio Attorney General

County’s divestment from foreign bonds draws scrutiny from Ohio attorney general

Ohio’s attorney general has issued an opinion stating that county officials cannot direct Lucas County’s treasurer to halt new investments in foreign bonds based on ideology.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Issues Warning: County Investments Must Focus on Profit, Not Politics

COLUMBUS, OH — In a formal legal opinion released today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost clarified that county investment decisions must be driven by the “best and safest return” for taxpayers rather than social or political ideologies. The opinion, issued May 8, 2026, comes in response to a request from Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Julia […] The post Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Issues Warning: County Investments Must Focus on Profit, N…