On Monday, as part
of Governor Mike DeWine's H2Ohio initiative, the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR) and the City of Lorain dedicated the
Martin’s Run Wetland And Stream Restoration Project in Lorain
County.
“It’s exciting to see the H2Ohio initiative in action in different
communities all across Ohio,” Gov. DeWine said. “We are working to
protect our waterways and ensure access to safe, clean water - and
each complete project puts us one step closer to achieving that
goal.”
Also on Monday, Lt. Governor Jon Husted presented the 2022
Governor’s Inclusive Employer Award, which recognizes Ohio’s
commitment to individuals with disabilities in the workplace and
leadership of diversity and inclusion best practices.
Lastly on Monday, Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Ohio Hi-Point
Career Center in Logan County for a roundtable discussion with area
businesses focused on the TechCred program.
On Tuesday,the Ohio Third Frontier Commission approved $3.6 million
in grants to help entrepreneurs develop innovative products and move
them toward the marketplace.
“Ohio’s research institutions and entrepreneurs are on the cutting
edge of technological advancements, and my administration is proud
to support this important work,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “We are
investing in promising research and innovation to build our economy
and improve the quality of life for Ohioans.”
Governor DeWine visitng with culinary students at the Tri-County
Career Center in Nelsonville.
On Wednesday, Governor DeWine visited the Tri-County Career Center in
Nelsonville to learn about the training students receive and to
speak with the manufacturers they partner with for workforce
development.
On Thursday, Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted announced new
details on the Appalachian Community Grant Program, which will
infuse $500 million into Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region to
revitalize communities and stimulate transformational change.
This morning, the Governor's Office of Appalachia released detailed
guidelines for the program, including project requirements,
eligibility, and the timeline for awards.
"There has never been a better time to live in Ohio, and we're
making sure that our Appalachian communities also experience the
economic growth that we're seeing across the state," said Governor
DeWine. "This half-a-billion-dollar investment, which is long
overdue, is an investment in the future of Appalachia and the future
of each and every Ohioan who calls this region home."
The $500-million Appalachian Community Grant Program is part of
Governor DeWine’s "OhioBuilds – Small Communities, Big Impact – A
Plan for Appalachia." The program will specifically support
transformational projects in Ohio's Appalachian communities that
focus on infrastructure development, physical and behavioral health,
and workforce development.
“There are people and communities with big ideas across Appalachia,
but they have lacked the resources to make those dreams come true.
These grants aim to help make more of those dreams a reality,” said
Lt. Governor Husted. “Improving education, healthcare, and quality
of life, these grants will support local solutions in these critical
areas.”
Also on Thursday, in recognition of National Teen Driver Safety
Week, Governor DeWine announced that two new tools are now available
for parents and driving school instructors to help better prepare
young drivers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.
New, localized traffic safety bulletins and an all-digital driver's
permit packet can now be found on the Ohio Traffic Safety Office's (OTSO)
website.
In partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, OTSO will
biannually publish 88 county-specific driver training bulletins for
use by parents, teachers, and driving instructors to help educate
young drivers on local-level driving trends, dangerous roads and
intersections, and seatbelt usage.
"We are continuously looking for ways to equip Ohio's young drivers
with information to help them make good decisions behind the wheel,"
said Governor DeWine. "Each county in Ohio has unique driver-safety
issues based on varying landscapes, population, and roads, so this
local information can help parents and driving instructors determine
which driving skills to focus on with new and practicing drivers."
Governor DeWine breaking ground with Motion Controls Robotics
executives.
On Friday, Governor DeWine attended an expansion groundbreaking
ceremony at Motion Controls Robotics Inc. in Fremont and later
toured the Sentinel Career & Technology Center in Tiffin to learn
about their programs.
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