Monday, October 2, 2023
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment
of Cynthia A. Welty to the Sandusky County Court District One.
Welty, of Clyde, will assume office on Oct. 16, 2023, and will be
taking the seat formally held bythe Honorable John Kolesar. Welty
will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and need to run for
election in 2024 to retain the seat.
Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted held a virtual press
conference to discuss the ongoing legal dispute involving the Ohio
Department of Education, which, pursuant to changes in law, ceased
to exist at midnight on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Governor DeWine spoke at the Buckeye Association of School
Administrators Fall Conference about theReadOhio initiative, a
statewide effort to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages,
including the implementation of curriculum aligned with the science
of reading in K-12 schools.The science of reading refers to research
that has been conducted for decades by scientists and literacy
experts that shows there is an actual science behind learning to
read and that certain skills need to be taught, including phonics.
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Lt. Governor Husted traveled to West Liberty to speak at theLogan
County Chamber's Annual Legislative Breakfast about the state's
economic outlook and workforce priorities.
Governor DeWine delivered a statement on the news that Dr. Pierre
Agostini of the Ohio State University was announced as a winner of
the Nobel Prize in Physics.
“Congratulations to the Ohio State University’s Dr. Pierre Agostini
who was named today as one of three Nobel Prize winners in Physics
for their work on exploring electrons inside atoms and molecules,”
said Governor DeWine. “Ohio is the heart of innovation and research
with talented scientists making internationally recognized
discoveries, building on our proud legacy of inventions that have
changed the world.”
Governor DeWineannounced several enhancementsto the state's
freeSafer Ohio School Tip Line(1-844-SAFEROH) that will make it
easier for Ohioans to report school safety concerns.
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In addition to calling and texting the tip line, Ohioans anywhere in
the state can now report school safety information through a new
smartphone app andonline web form.
"Not everyone wants to make a phone call or send a text - some are
more likely to report concerns by sending a message through an app
or website," said Governor DeWine. "We're making these upgrades so
that it's as simple as possible for all Ohioans to quickly and
anonymously report any potential school safety threats in a manner
that makes them comfortable."
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Lt. Governor Hustedtraveled to Newark Wednesday morning to speak at
the Licking County Manufacturing Month Celebration about the
important role manufacturing plays in the local and state economy.
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Lt. Governor Husted participated in a media event at the Statehouse
to promote the 56th annualAll American Quarter Horse Congress, the
world's largest single-breed horse show.The show continues through
Oct. 22 at the Ohio Expo Center.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
In accordance with the orders issued by the president of the United
States of America, in honoring the life and service of Sen. Dianne
Feinstein, Governor DeWineorderedall U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at
half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the
state from sunrise to sunset on Thursday.
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Governor DeWine provides an update on the new
distracted driving law
Governor DeWineannounced that traffic crashes have significantly
decreased in the six months following the enactment of strengthened
distracted driving laws in Ohio.
New preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows that
distracted driving crashes hit a record low in September 2023 when
compared with each month dating back at least to January 2018.
Distracted driving crashes peaked in May 2018 with 1,383 crashes as
compared with last month's low of 576 crashes.
"In just six months, this law is saving lives by changing the
culture around distracted driving and changing the behavior of
drivers behind the wheel," said Governor DeWine. "I am grateful to
every driver who has chosen to put their phones down, and I
encourage other drivers to commit to doing the same. There is no
acceptable amount of distracted driving."
Governor DeWineannounced the appointment of Adam L. Myser to the
Belmont County Court, Northern Division.
Myser, of St. Clairsville, will assume office on Oct. 20, 2023, and
will be taking the seat formally held bythe Honorable Chris
Berhalter. Myser will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and
need to run for election in 2024 to retain the seat.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of
Development Director Lydia Mihalik?recognized Oct. 6, 2023, as
Manufacturing Day to acknowledge the progress being made in one of
Ohio’s most important industries and shine a spotlight on modern
manufacturing careers.
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Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute
and celebrated nationally each year on the first Friday in October.
It provides the industry with an annual opportunity to inspire the
next generation of manufacturers through events and informative
activities.
“Manufacturing is a cornerstone of our economy, and a foundation for
many other industries,” said Governor DeWine. “It is vital that we
show the next generation of Ohio’s workforce that there is a viable
future in the manufacturing industry, and since our state is a
leader in production, their future can be right here in Ohio, the
heart of manufacturing.”
“Ohio has always been a leader in manufacturing and now with the
high-tech manufacturing jobs on the rise, average incomes in this
sector are exceeding $70,000 with some manufacturing jobs paying
over $100,000,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Ohio has always been a
leader in manufacturing and the future of manufacturing is very
bright with existing and new companies moving to and expanding
operations. Manufacturing is alive and well and thriving in Ohio,
now and for the future.”
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Violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital and main port, has
spiked in recent months, with gangs controlling a majority of the
city. As many as 200,000 people have fled their homes during a rash
of murders, kidnappings, arsons, and other violent acts.
Recently, Governor DeWine sat down with Father Hagan to talk about
his work in Haiti – feeding and educating children and their
families – during these violent days.
Lt. Governor Husted spoke at the Ohio March for Life. The rally's
focus was to advocate for the protection of unborn children and to
oppose abortion.
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of
Development Director Mihalik announced that 51 communities will
receive more than $10.6 million in allocations to support community
development projects across the state.
Funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Allocation Program, this funding will assist communities in
completing a variety of infrastructure improvements and public
services aimed at spurring economic growth and improving the quality
of life for residents.
“With every investment we make in our communities’ infrastructure,
we’re planting seeds of prosperity that will bear fruit for years to
come,” said Governor DeWine. “This funding will not only fuel
economic growth by creating jobs and attracting outside investment,
but it will also greatly improve the quality of life for Ohioans in
some of our most underserved areas.”
“Ohio is experiencing unprecedented economic growth, and in order to
continue to attract new companies, the infrastructure in our
communities needs to be up to date,” said Lt. Governor Husted.
“These grants will help communities across the state prepare to
attract those looking to build and expand into Ohio, creating new
jobs and improving the quality of life for all Ohioans.”
Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted attended a statue dedication
in honor of former state representative and assistant director of
the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Jim Buchy. The statue is located
on the Darke County Art Trail.
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