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Governor DeWine visiting with clients and staff of The Abilities
Connection
On Monday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited The Abilities
Connection (TAC) in Springfield. TAC is a nonprofit organization
that serves people with disabilities and offers safe, inclusive
workplaces for their clients. The Governor's visit coincided with
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Also on Monday, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted spoke at an
event hosted by the Cleveland Clinic and IBM as they officially
unveiled the first quantum computer in the world uniquely dedicated
to healthcare research. The IBM Quantum System One installed at
Cleveland Clinic is the first onsite private sector IBM-managed
quantum computer in the United States.
Also on Monday, Lt. Governor Husted, who serves as director
of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the
results of January’s round of TechCred, in which 345 employers were
approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn
4,237 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round marks the
18th application period of the program with manufacturing topping
the list of industries applying for tech-infused credentials.
“TechCred is working to upskill and reskill Ohio’s workforce, while
also providing a chance for businesses to gain a competitive edge,”
said Lt. Governor Husted. “From an economic development standpoint,
this program is helping to prepare Ohio employers and employees for
the many projects and opportunities taking shape here in our state.”
The current application period for businesses opened March 1, 2023,
and will close March 31, 2023, at 3 p.m. Apply now at
TechCred.Ohio.Gov.
Also on Monday, Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and
Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the
first major development projects that will move forward with support
from Ohio's $500 million Appalachian Community Grant Program.
The DeWine-Husted Administration, in partnership with the Ohio
General Assembly, created the grant program last year to support
local initiatives to revitalize downtown districts, enhance quality
of life, and rebuild the economies of Ohio's 32 Appalachian
counties.
A total of $50 million in development grants will be awarded in the
program's first round to launch four transformational projects
impacting communities in Athens, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton,
Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Mahoning, Meigs, and Perry
counties.
"The projects we're announcing today are just the beginning of the
long-term, impactful change that's in store for Ohio's 32-county
Appalachian region," said Governor DeWine. "There is so much
potential in Appalachia Ohio, and this historic $500 million
investment will help open new doors to growth, innovation, and
opportunity for those living here."
“With today’s announcement, new doors are opening in Appalachian
Ohio, creating a new generation of opportunities,” said Lt. Governor
Jon Husted. “This funding will allow these communities to think
bigger and expand the scope of their local economy, making their
communities more attractive to live, work and invest.”
Finally, on Monday, Governor DeWine provided updates
regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train
derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Current work includes removal of
hazardous waste material, examining results from the first responder
and resident surveys, operating the health assessment clinic, and
providing resources to cope with trauma.
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On Tuesday, Governor DeWine delivered remarks about his
education agenda to members of the Ohio School Boards Association,
Ohio Association of School Business Officials, and Buckeye
Association of School Administrators during their 2023 State
Legislative Conference.
Lastly, on Tuesday, Governor DeWine provided updates
regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train
derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted issued a letter to Norfolk
Southern Corporation President and CEO Alan Shaw in advance of his
expected testimony Wednesday before the Senate Commerce, Science,
and Transportation Committee.
The letter, in part, reads:
"It is our expectation that you will champion all good faith
efforts to improve rail safety, and we are calling on you today to
work with legislators to ensure the best possible policy outcomes in
these proposals."
"We also expect you will deliver for the people of East Palestine
by fully supporting these legislative efforts until they are
enacted."
The whole letter can be found here.
Other work being done in regard to the derailment includes storm
water management, hazardous waste removal, municipal water testing,
operation of a health assessment clinic, and providing resources to
cope with trauma.
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On Wednesday, Governor DeWine
testified virtually in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation on improving rail safety in
response to the East Palestine train derailment. He delivered his
testimony from East Palestine.
At the end of his testimony, he announced that, during the week of
April 10, 2023, the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with
East Liverpool City Hospital will be transitioning the East
Palestine Health Assessment Clinic to a permanent location in East
Palestine.
The new clinic will offer the same services as the current
emergency clinic, but will also provide traditional comprehensive
primary care, including treatment, prescriptions, lab testing, and
consultations with specialists where appropriate. Physicians,
registered nurses, and mental health specialists will be on hand to
provide services. The clinic is a chance for residents to discuss
health concerns and receive a health assessment. Referrals will be
made if needed.
Other updates on the work being done in East Palestine included the
current hours of the health assessment clinic, a meeting with Ohio
Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, Columbiana
County Health District Commissioner Wesley Vins, and East
Palestine's Schools Superintendent Chris Neifer, hazardous waste
removal, results of the first responder and resident survey, private
well testing, and current resources for coping with trauma.
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On Thursday, Governor DeWine attended several reading events
across Ohio.
First, he attended Ohio Excels' "Literacy Matters: Shaping the
Future for Ohio Students," an event focused on improving the reading
proficiency of Ohio students.
Then, he and the First Lady visited Lockland Elementary School to
observe and discuss the Science of Reading. While visiting, Governor
DeWine signed an executive order to continue his administration's
focus on literacy and improving reading proficiency for all
children.
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Governor DeWine signing Executive Order 2023-07D with First Lady
Fran DeWine and Lockland Elementary School students
They wrapped up the day at Northridge Elementary School to again
observe and discuss the Science of Reading with students, staff, and
administrators.
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Also on Thursday, Governor DeWine provided updates regarding
remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train
derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Work includes removal of
hazardous waste, storm water management, providing fire equipment
grants, examining results from a first responder and resident
survey, private well testing, operation of the health assessment
clinic, and providing resources for coping with trauma.
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Finally, on Thursday, Governor DeWine announced the
appointment of Harvey Hyman to the Paulding County Court of Common
Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division.
He started his career in law as a general practicing attorney in
Paulding. Hyman was elected to serve as a delegate for the Ohio
State Bar Association for the third district of Ohio. Hyman became a
solicitor for the village of Paulding in May 2018. Since then, he
has also served as solicitor for the villages of Melrose, Latty,
Haviland, Payne, and Sherwood. In addition to his public service as
a solicitor, he has his own private practice, Hyman and Hyman, Ltd.
On Friday, Governor DeWine provided updates regarding
remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train
derailment in East Palestine. Work being done at the site includes
removal of hazardous waste, storm water management, examining
results from a first responder and resident survey, private well
testing, operation of the health assessment clinic, and providing
resources for coping with trauma.
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