Monday, April 15, 2024
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Overview of Downtown RampUP project
The Ohio Department of Transportation kicked off off a record
construction season, investing $2.8 billion into 950 road and bridge
improvement projects across the state. There are 39 projects
classified as “major projects” with a value of more than $10
million.
“Investing in efficient infrastructure is an investment in quality
of life,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Once complete, these
projects will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve
roadway safety.”
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Gov. DeWine visits Youngstown State on his Right to Read tour.
Governor DeWine participated in a roundtable discussion regarding
literacy, education, and Ohio’s future. He was joined by Director
Stephen Dackin of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce,
leaders from Youngstown State University and area businesses, and
educators from across the Mahoning Valley. The roundtable featured
clips from the film “The Right to Read.”
Drive to Succeed 2
Governor DeWine announced nearly $2.5 million in grants to expand
access to teen driver training for low-income Ohio families.
Thirty-five local school districts and government agencies will
receive grants totaling $2,495,655 from the Drive to Succeed
Scholarship Program. Funding awarded through the program is used to
provide driver training scholarships to eligible teenage drivers
across Ohio.
“This program is already helping hundreds of teens learn skills to
be safer drivers, and we are happy to help even more young people
receive driver training,” said Governor DeWine. “When young drivers
know the strategies to stay safe on the roads, the roads are safer
for everyone.”
Governor DeWine announced that $5 million is now available to
support local governments and eligible nonprofit organizations
impacted by the tornados in Logan and Auglaize counties on March 14,
2024.
In early April, Governor DeWine authorized that the funding be made
available from the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The Ohio
Controlling Board approved the release of the funds during its April
15 meeting.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Gov. DeWine visits Cleveland on The Right to Read tour.
Governor DeWine continued his tour to promote the “The Right to
Read” documentary by visiting the Toledo Lucas County Public Library
and the Cleveland Public Library to discuss the implementation of
the science of reading in schools throughout Ohio. He also talked
about how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio is getting more
books into the hands of young children.
At the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Governor DeWine
highlighted the library’s crucial role in the Imagination Library
program. With 14,753 kids signed up, equaling 59% of eligible
children in Lucas County, the library has played an important role
in promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among young
learners.
Gov. DeWine continues Right to Read tour in Cleveland.
During the Governor's visit to the Cleveland Public Library, he
similarly shared there are 39, 237 children signed up to receive
free books through the Imagination Library, equaling 59% of children
in Cuyahoga County.
"With Ohio’s participation in the Imagination Library, we as a
state are doing a better job setting kids up for success in
kindergarten," Governor DeWine said.
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Gov. DeWine continues The Right to Read tour in Columbus
Governor DeWine attended a public screening of the film, “The Right
to Read." Following the screening of the film, he participated in a
panel discussion moderated by Anna Staver and featuring Kareem
Weaver, star of the film, and Brett Tingley, founder and president
of Parent for Reading Justice.
At this panel discussion, they discussed how every child should have
access to proven literacy instruction based on decades of research,
the science of reading.
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined the Ohio Mayors Alliance Annual
Meeting to speak with mayors from across the state about the
administration’s future priorities and what the mayors are seeing in
their cities.
Lt. Governor Husted spoke at the Ohio's Mayor Alliance annual
meeting.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Gov. DeWine visits Toledo on The Right to Read tour.
Governor DeWine spoke to Ohio school superintendents to promote
increased awareness of high-quality, science-based literacy
instruction. He discussed the importance of principals and
superintendents supporting teachers and working to align their
instruction with the science of reading.
Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Nelsonville to speak at the
Appalachian Children's Coalition Youth Mental Health Summit.
Also, he hosted a roundtable discussion with Nationwide Children’s
Hospital and school leaders from the region focused on phone
policies in K-12 schools.
Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Nelsonville to speak at the
Appalachian Children Coalition Youth Mental Health Summit
Gov. DeWine continues "The Right to Read" tour in Cincinnati
Governor DeWine wrapped up his “Right to Read” tour in Cincinnati,
where he participated in a roundtable discussion about literacy,
education, and Ohio’s future. The Governor was joined by business
leaders and literacy leaders in the greater Cincinnati region. The
roundtable also featured clips from the documentary.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Governor DeWine unveils re-imagined
rest area along I-70 westbound in Licking Co. in recognition of
World Heritage Day.
Governor DeWine unveils the re-imagined rest area along I-70
westbound in Licking County.
In recognition of World Heritage Day, Governor DeWine, Ohio
Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio
Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks unveiled the
newly redesigned Licking County I-70 westbound rest area, which
includes images of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s first
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“We are transforming Ohio’s rest areas to not only provide
travelers a chance to take a break, which makes everyone safer, but
also invite them to discover our beautiful Ohio,” said Governor
DeWine. “Near this Licking County rest area, there are two
historical areas of significance – Great Circle Earthworks and
Octagon Earthworks – as well as other local attractions to
experience.”
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Second Lady Tina Husted spoke at the Ohio Youth of the Year
awards ceremony
Second Lady Tina Husted spoke at the Ohio Youth of the Year awards
ceremony, hosted by the Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, to
honor teens for their achievements in academics, leadership, and
service.
Friday, April 18, 2024
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Lt. Governor talked about AI in Canton.
Lt. Governor Husted celebrated AI Literacy Day by speaking at the
Canton AI Tech Innovation Summit on why Ohio’s leaders need to
prepare our state, students, and workforce for success in a world
where the use of artificial intelligence is common.
This week, Governor DeWine called on President Joe Biden to withdraw
proposed legislation that would permanently federalize portions of
the Ohio National Guard into the U.S. Space Force.
"As Commander in Chief of the Ohio National Guard, I retain the
responsibility for these military organizations and their missions,"
Governor DeWine wrote. "Usurping this power would be unprecedented,
and I respectfully ask that you do not do so. Every Ohio National
Guard member takes an oath not only to the United States of America,
but to Ohio as well. I honor their dual commitment by ensuring that
all Ohio National Guard members can serve in the communities where
they live, work, and raise their families. When called, they stand
ready to deploy — anytime, anywhere."
ATTACHMENT: Governor DeWine's Letter to President Joe Biden
H2Ohio statewide expansion
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Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian
Baldridge announced that H2Ohio’s agriculture incentive program is
now being offered to producers throughout the state.
Governor DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 as a comprehensive
initiative aimed at addressing various threats to water quality,
including harmful algal blooms caused by phosphorus runoff. H2Ohio’s
agricultural program, which initially focused solely on farms
located in northwest Ohio near Lake Erie, incentivizes farmers to
implement science-based, proven best management practices to prevent
nutrient runoff and improve water quality.
"H2Ohio is now firmly established in northwest Ohio, giving us the
opportunity to take this program to other parts of the state,” said
Governor DeWine. “We appreciate the commitment that our current
H2Ohio farmers have shown to protecting Lake Erie, and we look
forward to engaging more producers across Ohio on how they can
contribute to cleaner water throughout the state.”
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Lt Governor Husted visits Stark State for a roundtable
discussion.
Lt. Governor Husted traveled to North Canton for a roundtable
discussion with regional business leaders, Intel representatives,
Stark State College deans and faculty, and students to discuss how
an artificial intelligence(AI)-ready workforce will help employers
in all industry sectors remain competitive on a national and global
scale to mark National AI Literacy Day.
Stark State College and Intel recently unveiled the new AI Lab in
the W.R. Timken Center for Information Technology. Stark State is
among a select group of community colleges across the country
participating in Intel’s AI-Ready Workforce network, which aims to
equip the workforce with the technical confidence, skill sets, and
competencies needed for jobs that use artificial intelligence.
Following his announcement in the 2024 State of the State Address,
Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth
provided additional details of Ohio’s new $85 million Child-Care
Access Grant program to increase the availability of licensed child
care.
“To better prepare our youngest Ohioans for school, and in order to
ensure Ohio’s economy can continue to grow and thrive we need to
ensure our working families have access to quality early care and
education,” Governor DeWine said. "Quality child care helps prepare
children for kindergarten and encourages them to develop the skills
they will need to succeed."
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Photo of Natasha Natale
Governor DeWine announced the appointment of Natasha K. Natale to
the Warren Municipal Court.
Natale, of Warren, who will assume office on May 10, 2024, will take
the seat formerly held by Judge Thomas Gysegem, who resigned. She
will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run
for election in November 2025 to retain the seat.
Governor DeWine sent a letter requesting that the Small Business
Administration (SBA) issue a Rapid Disaster Declaration for Logan
County residents, families, and businesses impacted by tornadoes on
March 14, 2024.
This request follows Governor DeWine's March 29 request for a FEMA
Presidential Disaster Declaration for all 11 counties impacted by
the March 14 tornadoes. The SBA requires that governors wait 20 days
after requesting a FEMA declaration before requesting a standalone
declaration from the SBA.
"Twenty days have passed, and I have not received a decision on that
request. Further, there is no indication that I will receive a
decision soon. |
