On Monday, Governor
Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director
Mary Mertz awarded $1.7 million in grants to support dozens of new
outdoor recreation projects in local communities across the state.
“We are excited to help communities all over Ohio create fun, safe,
and inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Governor
DeWine. “These grants help local parks improve and upgrade their
outdoor spaces for citizens of Ohio.”
On Tuesday, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education
recognized National STEM and STEAM Day. The Governor applauds the
innovative ways educators provide dynamic science, technology,
engineering, the arts and humanities and mathematics instruction.
On Wednesday, Governor DeWine recognized World Adoption Day.In
Ohio, thousands of children are living in out-of-home placement
settings every day. Adoption and foster care can provide a stable,
loving home. Learn more by visiting fosterandadopt.jfs.ohio.gov
On Thursday, Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and
Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced twonew
services for veterans and military spouses onOhioMeansJobs.com.
Veterans registered on the website are now prompted to complete a
brief questionnaire asking if they would like to receive one-on-one
help with their job searches. In addition, the resumes of military
spouses are now designated with a red and blue “S” to make them
stand out to military-friendly employers – much like veterans’
resumes that are flagged with a “V.”
"We are proud that Ohio is home to the fifth-largest veteran
population in the nation and we are always looking for ways to
support our military members and their families," said Governor
DeWine."By offering individualized assistance to veterans and
military spouses during their job search, we are creating another
way to say ‘thank you’ to our servicemen and women and continuing
our commitment to making Ohio the most military-friendly state in
the country.”
Also on Thursday, Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided keynote remarks
at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Impact Ohio Post General Election
Conference in Columbus. The event offered an opportunity to hear
directly from the leaders who will shape Ohio’s policy and political
agenda for the upcoming biennium.
Lastly on Thursday, Governor DeWine authorized the use of the State
Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to help several counties impacted by
severe storms in February, May, June, and July of 2022.
The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in instances
where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal
assistance. The program is intended to provide supplemental state
assistance to local governments and eligible non-profit
organizations for costs associated with debris removal, emergency
protective measures, and permanent work.
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