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Monday, July 24, 2023
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities (OOD) Director Kevin L. Miller announced that up to
$7,000 per person is available to Ohioans with disabilities for
college, training, and credentialing programs for the 2023 fall
term.
“Higher education and a successful future should be available for
all students,” said Governor DeWine. “By supporting college and
non-traditional students with disabilities through services from OOD
and its partners, they are given a greater opportunity of success as
they transition from education and training to in-demand careers.”
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the
Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced six
regional hubs across the state that will help expand the efforts of
Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership locally.
“In today’s economy and workforce, all Ohioans need access to
high-speed internet,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Establishing these
regional hubs will regionalize the work of our statewide Broadband
and 5G Sector Partnership, empowering local communities to help
build the broadband and 5G workforce Ohio needs.”
Governor DeWine announced a historic investment in high-quality
tutoring opportunities intended to accelerate learning for Ohio
students. More than $26 million in Governor’s Emergency Education
Relief funding is being channeled to six high-quality tutoring
vendors who will provide services across the state at no cost to
schools and districts. Schools and districts can apply to the Ohio
Department of Education to access these state-funded high-quality
tutoring programs.
“Ohio is investing in programs that make a difference for students,
including high-quality tutoring programs,” said Governor Mike
DeWine. “This is a new, important resource for our schools and
districts.”
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Governor DeWine delivered opening remarks at the start of this
year's Ohio School Safety Summit. Following his remarks, he met with
members of the Ohio School Safety Center's Student Safety Advisory
Council.
The Ohio School Safety Center was created by Governor DeWine in
2019 as a comprehensive, statewide office focused exclusively on
enhancing the safety of Ohio schools.
Governor DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)
Administrator John Logue announced that local volunteer fire
departments are now eligible to receive up to $15,000 in grants to
pay for firefighting safety gear.
“The safety of our first responders in Ohio is a top priority,”
said Governor DeWine. "Making this equipment more accessible to
volunteer fire departments will help protect firefighters who are
dedicated to the critical work of serving their local communities.”
Lt. Governor Husted provided opening remarks and moderated a panel
with artificial intelligence (AI) experts from Ohio, and around the
nation, as part of the Ohio Innovation Summit. AI panelists at this
summit shared their expertise on the functions of AI, along with
strategies for businesses, educators, and state and local leaders,
so that Ohio can continue its legacy of innovation as this new
technology emerges.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Governor DeWine, First Lady DeWine, and Lt. Governor Husted joined
Ohio State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler to open the gates
for the first day of the Ohio State Fair.
The fair runs through Sunday, August 6 and features traditional
family favorites such as the famed butter cow, Smokey Bear, Sky
Glider, and Natural Resources Park. There are new exhibits that
focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math)
including COSI's new Space Heartland and Rocket Zone and displays
from both Honda and Intel.
"The Ohio State Fair is a great opportunity let kids explore STEAM
through new hands-on activities and interactive experiences," said
Governor DeWine. "Ohio is the Heart of Innovation, and we're working
to inspire Ohio's next generation of scientists and engineers who
will play a tremendous role in Ohio's ongoing success."
“There’s something for everyone at the Ohio State Fair,” said Lt.
Governor Husted. “It’s a great place to bring the family or meet up
with friends to see all our state has to offer. From agriculture to
entertainment, there’s truly something for everyone.”
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine cooked pizza with kids at the Ohio
State Fair inside the Taste of Ohio Café. First Lady DeWine talked
with kids about where food comes from, and she shared healthy herbs
and vegetables from the Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden for
kids to top their pizzas.
Governor DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that
Walsh Kokosing has been awarded the design-build contract for the
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
The governors made the announcement during a news conference in
Covington, Kentucky, this afternoon. They were joined by officials
from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
“It's great that Kokosing, an Ohio-based company, will play a
pivotal role in the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project,” said
Governor DeWine. “Both Kokosing and Walsh have a long history of
working with the Ohio Department of Transportation, and I'm
confident that we have the best people on both sides of the river to
see this project to completion."
Friday, July 28, 2023
Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Senator Andrew
O. Brenner (R-Delaware), which modifies the homestead exemption for
the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.
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