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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending June 28, 2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Governor DeWine participates in the Governor's Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day with his son and grandson.

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted celebrated the 44th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day alongside Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and other leaders from the conservation and tourism industries. This annual event highlights the importance of protecting and improving Lake Erie and its great fishing.
“Fish Ohio Day is a celebration of the world-class fishing on Lake Erie and the dedication of those who work to improve the lake’s water quality, manage its fish populations, and bring visitors to the area each year,” said Governor DeWine. “This day provides a great opportunity to showcase The Walleye Capital of the World.”
“Lake Erie is a popular outdoor recreation destination and drives a substantial amount of economic value for the region,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Whether you visit for the day or stay for a lifetime, Lake Erie continues to draw you in time and time again.”
　

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced that the state is supporting 35 projects to preserve dozens of historic buildings across Ohio.
More than $68 million in tax credits will be awarded to 12 communities as part of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. The program provides financial incentives for the private redevelopment of historic buildings that are vacant and/or generate little economic activity.
“As our downtowns and neighborhoods grow and evolve, it’s important that we preserve Ohio's historic spaces in a way that drives further investment into our communities,” said Governor DeWine. “By supporting these renovations, we're reviving historic buildings that stood prominently in the past so that they can contribute to Ohio's strong economy and growth in the future.”
“Economic development is vital for our economy to continue to grow, and we can do that in a way that preserves our existing historic spaces while creating new opportunities for housing, businesses, and communities,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “This program preserves Ohio’s history while investing in the future.”

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine joined central Ohio mental health and community leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new residential facility in Columbus known as Melissa’s House.
The home will provide a comfortable, supportive, and secure environment for individuals facing serious mental health challenges to focus on their treatment and recovery.
“By opening Melissa’s House, we are opening the doors to what will be one of the finest residential mental health care facilities in the country,” said Governor DeWine. “It’s yet another example of our all-of-the-above approach to building a world-class system of mental health supports in Ohio. Recovery is for everyone. We are expanding a continuum of housing options, so all Ohioans – no matter their circumstance in life – have access to the care and support they need, when they need it.”

Lt. Governor Husted visited Faxon Firearms and Faxon Machining, Inc. in Fairfield to tour the company's assembly and machining lines.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Governor DeWine joined executives from Louis Dreyfus Company, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Soybean Association to break ground on a new soybean processing plant in Upper Sandusky.

Lt. Governor Husted joined the Ohio School Boards Association meeting in Columbus where he spoke about the critical role public education plays in our state, InnovateOhio’s AI Toolkit, and his ongoing efforts to reduce cell phone use in schools.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Governor DeWine signs capital budget bill
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and members of the Ohio General Assembly announced significant investments contained in House Bill 2, the capital budget bill.
“This capital budget is all about creating jobs, growing our economy, and directly impacting the people of Ohio where they live and work,” said Governor DeWine. “The investments we’re making today impact our schools and universities, our hospitals, our parks and recreational spaces, and our communities. We know these needed investments will continue to make Ohio the best place to live, work, and raise a family for years to come.”
“The investments made in this budget will change lives and make a real difference for the people living, working and raising a family here in Ohio,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “From funding for a new behavioral health hospital in the Miami Valley to supporting cybersecurity efforts, this package addresses issues that matter to Ohioans.”

First Lady DeWine took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kids’ Town Park, a new literacy-focused exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, and hosted story time to promote Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.
Also, she helped distribute food at the MidPointe Library Middletown’s Summer Lunch event.
Statewide, Ohio’s Imagination Library has enrolled 404,234 kids, which totals 61% of eligible kids in Ohio. Ohio’s Imagination Library mails kids one high-quality, age-appropriate book each month until their 5th birthday. All Ohio children – from birth to age 5 – are eligible to be enrolled in the program at no cost to their family by signing up here.
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Governor DeWine announced the appointment of Kelly Linger to the Columbiana County Municipal Court.

Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office on July 23, 2024, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. She will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run for election in November 2025 to retain the seat.