Sunday, July 21, 2024
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released a statement following the
announcement that President Joe Biden is dropping out of the
presidential race:
"I have known President Biden since 1995, when I entered the U.S.
Senate and served with him on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Fran
and I wish President Biden and the First Lady all the best as he
serves out the remainder of his term and in the years ahead."
Monday, July 22, 2024
Governor DeWine signs bill creating Brigadier General Charles Young
Memorial Historical Corridor.
Governor DeWine signed House Bill 253, designating 85 miles of Ohio
roadway from Greene County to Brown County as the Brigadier General
Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor.
Governor DeWine signed the bill in front of the Charles Young
Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce, where the newly
designated corridor starts along U.S. 42 in Greene County. The
corridor then follows U.S. 68 into Clinton County to U.S. 62 in
Brown County, ending at the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge near
Ripley, where Brigadier General Young spent most of his childhood.
"Today we acknowledge Brigadier General Young's tremendous
achievements, not only in Ohio but throughout the United States and
the world," said Governor DeWine. "With the designation of this new
corridor today, those who travel through this region will have the
opportunity to learn about and remember Brigadier General Young and
his military service, which brought honor to Ohio and the rest of
the country."
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as
director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation,
announced that more than 100,000 credentials have been awarded since
the start of the TechCred program. This milestone demonstrates Ohio
employers' demand for the skills needed to keep up with modern and
future-forward technology.
“Back in 2019, we recognized the need to help Ohio's workforce
develop the skills to compete in a tech-infused economy,” said Lt.
Governor Husted. “That's why we created TechCred—to more rapidly
build a skilled workforce that benefits Ohio businesses, workers,
and the economy. This milestone demonstrates that our investment in
TechCred has been embraced by people across Ohio as they compete for
economic success.”
In addition to this milestone, Lt. Governor Husted announced the
results of the May round of TechCred in which 518 employers were
awarded, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 6,612
tech-focused credentials. This round marks the most employers and
credentials awarded since the program’s start in 2019.
The current and 27th application period for Ohio employers opened
July 1, 2024, and will close on July 31, 2024 at 3 p.m. Apply now at
TechCred.Ohio.Gov.
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Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted provided remarks at the
Council of State Governments' 78th Midwestern Legislative
Conference, where legislators from 11 Midwestern states and four
Canadian provinces gathered to collaborate and learn in a bipartisan
setting.
From 2019 through the second quarter of 2024, the Midwestern
Legislative Caucus region won 36% (44 of 122) of all megadeals (by
the 2021 definition in ORC of $1B+ or $75M payroll), while
representing 19% of U.S. population (63M of 333M). Ohio led the
region with 13 megadeals.
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Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted announced new grant funding
through CyberOhio to assist local government entities with
cybersecurity software and services to boost their preparedness and
resilience.
A total of $7 million is now available as part of Ohio’s new
CyberOhio Local Government Grant Program.
"Today we are taking another crucial step to ensuring our local
government partners are protected against cyber threats from around
the world,” said Governor DeWine. "These threats are constantly
changing, and we must help Ohio stay ahead.”
“Technology is infused into almost all government services because
it improves the way we serve our customers and saves money, but that
also means we need to protect those services from bad actors," said
Lt. Governor Husted. "It's vital that local government partners
across Ohio have the resources they need to protect our citizens and
show companies across the country that Ohio is a safe and secure
environment to bring their business."
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Governor DeWine served as the opening speaker for the first-ever
Accessible Ohio Conference & Expo.
The one-day conference, hosted by Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities, showcased ways to make Ohio’s businesses, communities,
venues, and attractions accessible and inclusive for all Ohioans,
including Ohioans with disabilities.
“Ohio's strength lies in its people, and we can't afford to leave
anyone behind. Accessibility is a mindset that we should always be
thinking about, from education and employment to recreation and
civic engagement,” said Governor DeWine. “We're grateful for the
positive impact individuals with disabilities have had on Ohio's
workforce and communities. By breaking down barriers and providing
opportunities, we tap into the tremendous potential of all our
citizens.”
“In recent years, businesses, organizations, and venues have come to
us to ask how they can be more accessible to all Ohioans,” said
Governor DeWine. “Through Accessible Ohio, our team of specialists
provides free guidance to make accessibility a reality for more of
our partners in more communities across our state.”
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Governor DeWine signs House Bill 47, requiring AEDs to be placed in
Ohio schools and municipal sports or recreation locations
Governor DeWine signed House Bill 47 during a ceremony at
Worthington Kilbourne High School. The new law will require
automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in every
public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio.
“The evidence is clear: AEDs save lives,” said Governor DeWine.
“While we know that sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer
of student-athletes in America, we also know the vast majority who
get immediate help from AEDs survive. The difference these devices
make is astounding. Having them on standby in our schools to
safeguard our students is a must.”
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine was invited by the Columbus Crew to flip
the coin at the Major League Soccer (MLS) Special Olympics All-Star
Game. Columbus hosted a number of events this week leading up to the
2024 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Governor DeWine, First Lady DeWine, and Lt. Governor Husted
celebrate opening day of the Ohio State Fair.
Governor DeWine, First Lady DeWine, and Lt. Governor Husted joined
Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates
for the first day of the Ohio State Fair.
The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, August 4 and
continues to host traditions and family favorites including the
famed butter cow and calf sculptures, iconic SkyGlider ride, and
Smokey Bear in the beautiful 8-acre Natural Resources Park.
“One of the things that is particularly exciting about this year’s
state fair is that we’re on the path toward progress. We have
several construction projects underway that will enhance the
fairgrounds for the future, both for the fair and the events held
here the other 353 days a year,” explained Governor DeWine.
"The Ohio State Fair also is a great venue for kids to learn and
play, hone their interests, and start making steps toward their
future careers,” said Governor DeWine. "You can have it all in the
heart of it all, and organizations like COSI, Battelle, and Intel,
all in the Lausche Youth Exploration Space, help make the connection
for Ohio's next generation of scientists and engineers who will play
a tremendous role in Ohio's ongoing success."
“Our state fair is truly an opportunity to highlight what makes Ohio
great,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Showcasing exhibits from across
the state, it brings Ohioans together to celebrate agriculture,
innovation, business, natural resources, food, music, art and more.”
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Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative will host Mental Health
Day at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024.
On Friday, fairgoers can access behavioral health resources and
information at state agency booths throughout the fairgrounds. These
resources aim to make prevention, treatment, and recovery supports
more visible and accessible to all Ohioans.
“Mental health challenges impact Ohioans from every city, town,
village, and community across our state, and we need to do
everything in our power to connect people who are struggling to
supports that can make a real difference in achieving recovery,”
said Governor DeWine. “We encourage everyone to come out to the
State Fair on Mental Health Day to learn about the resources we
offer through RecoveryOhio and programs throughout the state to help
people break through mental health challenges and reach their full
potential.”
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Governor DeWine signed 21 bills into law
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
First Lady DeWine cooked pizza with kids inside Kasich Hall at the
Ohio State Fair.
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 use to top their pizzas.
Governor DeWine and First Lady DeWine joined Ohio Department of
Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz to plant a Sugar Maple tree in
the Natural Resources Park of the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center.
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Governor DeWine signed Substitute Senate Bill 144, sponsored by
State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), which amends the Revised
Code regarding immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy
interns, and pharmacy technicians; regarding certificates of need
and change of operator procedures for nursing homes; regarding the
per Medicaid day payment rate for specified ICFs/IID; regarding
medication aides and certified nurse aides, including competency
evaluation programs and training and competency evaluation programs;
regarding nursing home quality improvement projects; regarding
conditional employment in homes and adult day care programs;
regarding grants provided to adult day care providers.
Governor DeWine line-item vetoed the following from the bill:
Ohio Medical Quality Foundation
"This item would dissolve the Ohio Medical Quality Foundation (OMQF)
and transfer the substantial assets of OMQF to another entity. The
Sunset Review Committee established under R.C. 101.84 was scheduled
to conduct hearings on the OMQF. I believe that in this case the
Sunset Review Committee should conduct hearings on the future of the
OMQF. I encourage the affected parties to work together on a
solution and look forward to working with all parties on this
matter.
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