While the Inspector General's investigation will continue to play out in the public's eye, state leaders have already expressed that Dann's resignation will help shed a more positive light on the A-G's office and the state.

Mandy Hackman has more on why officials say it's the best move for Ohio.

"Like most people, we were hoping his resignation would come sooner than later," State Representative Ron Gerberry said.

Those hopes turned to reality Wednesday afternoon., almost two weeks after state leaders made the tough decision to ask Attorney General Marc Dann to resign.

"I've known Marc for a long time, I consider Marc Dann to be a friend of mine....Unfortunately there were things going on that were not appropriate, and it's the best interest for his office that he step down," Gerberry said.

The resignation comes less than 24 hours after the Ohio House filed articles of impeachment.

"I'm absolutely convinced that that was probably one of the final blows to his defiance, and that probably pushed him to make his decision to resign," State Representative Mark Okey said.

A decision local leaders say will help the state and the Valley recover from the scandal, but still takes away from Dann's political accomplishments.

"Many of us are extraordinarily disappointed that it's come to this and that Marc has put himself, his family and the valley in this kind of light," State Senator Capri Cafaro said.

But the worst may not be over. Now that the inspector general's investigation was signed into law., more revelations will continue to play out that may hurt the A.G's office and the democratic party.  But that may not be such a bad thing.

"What we have stated by our actions is that the democrats will police themselves. They will hold people accountable," Okey said.

Sending a message the democratic party will crack down on any misconduct in office no matter the political lines.