Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel, raising concerns that a recent investigation into the conservative watchdog group, the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), is politically motivated. In the letter, Senator Vance requests answers to a number of questions regarding the decision to target the AAF.
Governor Mike 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.
“We ask that you remember your oath to protect the lives of American citizens and not import a population of potentially radicalized individuals into the United States.”
“There is nothing more shameful than taking an existential crisis, thousands of dead Israeli civilians, and using them as a fig leaf for Ukraine policy.”
Ohio Governor Mike 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.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that 35 Ohio schools will receive grants totaling almost $200 million through the Career Technical Construction Program, helping expand education and training facilities to serve more students. At the event, they also announced the launch of the first application period for the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, which opened today.
“The United States Senate owes its constituents the peace of mind that a tragedy like this will not strike in their hometowns. Don’t side with the powerful special interest groups of the Washington Swamp — do what’s best for your own people.”
In honor of the life and service of Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Lake County on the day of his funeral, Saturday, November 4, 2023.
“We are living in a banana republic where the President is using his Department of Justice to go after his chief political rival, the person he will appear on the ballot with in about a year.”
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the launch of a new grant program that will improve energy efficiency and save money in some of Ohio’s most vulnerable communities.
Senator JD Vance (R-OH) led all Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and CFPB Director Rohit Chopra urging them to reconsider their October 12 joint statement on lending discrimination against “noncitizen borrowers.” Through the statement, which dramatically upends decades of guidance from the CFPB and the Federal Reserve, the DOJ and CFPB aim to force American financial institutions to extend loans to illegal immigrants. This practice contradicts longstanding legal interpretations from federal regulators and could create situations where lenders are unable to recoup loan payments from deported illegal aliens.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that additional funding is now available to help transform Ohio’s communities into vibrant hubs of opportunity through the demolition of blighted buildings.
Military veterans working at an Amazon facility in Licking County described the struggles and successes of transitioning to the civilian workforce during a roundtable this afternoon with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of assistance for three projects set to create 2,247 new jobs and retain 63 jobs statewide.
Senator JD Vance (R-OH) toured the Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative in Xenia, Ohio today. This organization works to help Ohioans recover from addiction while developing skills for careers such as HVAC, plumbing, and working at the on-site call center for some of their partner companies.
Today, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023, which would provide $14.3 billion of aid to Israel. This standalone legislation will ensure the swift provision of aid to Israel is not hindered by President Biden’s unrelated priorities in Ukraine.
With more than 400 in attendance from law enforcement agencies statewide, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost highlighted the expansion of resources and agency collaboration at the office’s 2023 Law Enforcement Conference.