| Monday, November 6, 2023
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided
remarks at the unveiling of the Sinclair Community College Aviation
Maintenance Training Facility at the Dayton
International Airport.
This cutting-edge facility marks a significant milestone in the
college's commitment to aerospace education and workforce
development.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt.
Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia
Mihalik announced that approximately $420 million in grant funding
is now available to help positively transform Ohio’s 32-county
Appalachian region.
The Ohio Department of Development began accepting applications for
the second round of the Appalachian Community Grant Program on
Monday morning. The program will fund projects that revitalize
downtowns, enhance quality of life, and help rebuild local
economies.
“Ohio’s Appalachian region has so much to offer – from a willing
workforce to historic downtowns and breathtaking natural wonders,”
said Governor DeWine. “Funding from this program will help
positively transform Appalachia and impact those living there for
generations to come.”
“This targeted investment will help bring transformative change to
our Appalachian communities,” said Lt. Governor Husted.
“Improvements to downtown areas, along with enhancing the local
education and workforce systems, will help prepare the entire region
for a successful future.”
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of
Development Director Mihalik announced details for the $125 million
Innovation Hubs Program in Ohio. The program will capitalize on
communities’ existing industry and research strengths to build a
sustainable talent pipeline and commercialize new products and
technologies.
Innovation hubs are industry-focused ecosystems of researchers,
entrepreneurs, and public and private partners who work together to
create and develop innovative solutions and products. Aimed at
small- and medium-sized Ohio cities, the hubs will create jobs,
increase STEM talent, and attract research funding and outside
capital investment.
"This is an opportunity for all regions to capitalize on the
innovations in their communities and be part of the big-picture
strategy for growing Ohio's economy," said Governor DeWine. "With
this program, we're investing in Ohio's long-term future and
enabling the success we've seen through our innovation districts in
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to be realized across the
state."
"We currently have three thriving Innovation Districts in
Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. This new round of funding for
Innovation Hubs will empower other regions across Ohio to leverage
their world-class assets, recruit and create STEM talent, and
attract private investments,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “These hubs
establish a local ecosystem that serves as a magnet for both
investments and talent, enabling more parts of Ohio to compete on a
global scale for jobs and future prosperity, diversifying our
economy and ensuring that our children and grandchildren will have
plenty of opportunities right here at home."
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Lt. Governor Husted gave remarks
during the Ohio Manufacturers' Association's Annual Workforce Summit
in Westerville.
“If we want people to work in manufacturing, we need to make it a
career pathway not just a job — that there is a pathway for them to
start entry-level and eventually be CEO," said Lt. Governor Husted.
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Governor DeWine and Ohio Department
of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy announced the launch of a
new grant program designed to empower Ohioans to thrive as they age.
Administered by ODA, Ohio’s new Healthy Aging Grants program is providing
$40 million in support of local aging services focused on helping
Ohioans age 60 and older stay healthy, live longer, and maintain
their independence.
“Ohioans want to live well as they grow older. They want to live in
their homes, around their family and close friends, while remaining
vibrant and active contributors to their communities,” said Governor
DeWine. “The local programs strengthened by our new Healthy Aging
Grants will make this level of vitality and autonomy possible for
more older adults across our state and is key to achieving our
vision of making Ohio the best place to age in the nation.”
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Lt. Governor Husted participated in a
roundtable discussion and tour at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert.
The school received a $1,229,175 grant through the Career Technical
Construction Programthat will help them expand their construction
equipment technology and criminal justice programs to serve 57
additional students.
The Ohio Department of Development announced internet service
providers may now apply for a share of the $77.5 million available
in round two of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant (ORBEG)
program that helps bring affordable, high-speed internet to more of
Ohio’s unserved and underserved areas.
“We’re committed to giving all Ohioans high-speed internet access,”
said Governor DeWine. “The projects created through this
groundbreaking program will greatly expand the digital resources
that make a tangible difference for those who live in rural and
underserved communities.”
“You can’t be part of the modern economy without access to
reliable, affordable internet access,“ said Lt. Governor Husted. “It
takes both public and private investment to get as many Ohioans as
possible that connectivity and this grant program will help close
the funding gap.”
Thursday, November 9, 2023
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With just six months until Ohio’s
highly-anticipated total solar eclipse, TourismOhio is encouraging
residents and visitors to start planning now by offering
out-of-this-world inspiration to make memories that will last a
lifetime.
“Next year, we anticipate that thousands of visitors will come to
Ohio to join our residents in having a front-row seat to the solar
eclipse,” said Governor DeWine. “The solar eclipse is sure to be an
educational and memorable experience, and Ohio will be ready to host
visitors with a wide variety of activities, dining, and
entertainment options.”
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Governor DeWine with the inductees of
the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame class of 2023
Governor DeWine attended the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony to recognize 20 inductees who have honorably served their
country through military service and have continued to serve and
inspire with their deeds and accomplishments throughout their
lifetime.
Governor DeWine announced that he
will nominate Stephen D. Dackin as director of the Department of
Education and Workforce. Governor DeWine also announced that Lori
Criss will leave as director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health
& Addiction Services (OMHAS) to pursue a new career opportunity at
The Ohio State University.
“Steve Dackin has a broad base of experience that will benefit
Ohio’s continued efforts to create a transformative education system
that provides the resources and support for students and serves as a
pipeline of talented young people to Ohio employers, colleges,
universities, and career and technical education centers, helping
every Ohioan live up to their God-given potential,” said Governor
DeWine. “I look forward to working with Steve in this new role once
confirmed by the Ohio Senate.
“I am also grateful for Director Criss’s leadership as she has
pursued my vision of building a world-class behavioral healthcare
system in Ohio,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Lori has been an
advocate for lifesaving prevention and treatment services, including
expanding medication access and telehealth, reducing overdose deaths
through naloxone availability, and launching the Ohio Careline and
988 to give Ohioans immediate access to help.”
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of
Development Director Mihalik announced the launch of a new program
to help alleviate the cost of Commercial Driver’s License training
for Ohio employers.
The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program will provide
$3 million in tax credits to Ohio employers to support the
upskilling of current and future employers in today’s high-demand
economy.
“Ohio is a state that makes things, and commercial drivers are
essential to getting our products from here to there,” said Governor
DeWine. “This program takes a major step toward a more competitive,
skilled, and agile workforce in Ohio that is poised to lead the
future of manufacturing and trucking.”
“By supporting individuals through tax credits for CDL training,
we're not just helping businesses, we're helping truck and bus
drivers and taking another positive step to attract people to a
profession that is in desperate need of drivers,” said Lt. Governor
Husted. “It's a strategic move that benefits everyone — employers,
workers, and the state's economy."
Friday, November 10, 2023
In observance of Veterans Day, all state offices will be closed on
Friday, Nov. 10. Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov 11.
Governor DeWine thanks Ohio veterans for the sacrifices they made
protecting our country.
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