On Aug. 15, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that 299 grantees have been awarded federal funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program, which aims to provide enrichment opportunities for students returning to school, with a focus on academic enrichment, youth development programs, and support for families. The Ohio Department of Education awarded $53,928,013.60 in funding for Fiscal Year 2024, benefiting various programs and partnerships across Ohio to help students thrive.
On Aug. 18, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced that Ohio has achieved a historic milestone with 5,639,200 filled jobs, the highest ever in the state's history, based on data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
On Aug. 18, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a significant boost in state-funded Early Childhood Education Grants, allocating $122 million to extend high-quality preschool education to 14,901 more low-income students while also underscoring the importance of program excellence and kindergarten readiness.
On Aug. 16, Ohio State Rep Brian Stewart argued that the new redistricting amendment seemingly advocates bipartisanship, but actually enables one party to pass a decade-long map with just three out of five "independent" members' support, ultimately eroding the prior mandate for genuine bipartisan agreement. This statement was made within the context of Ohio's legislative proceedings.
Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the issuance of Security Directive 4.0, which aims to bolster election security in the state. The directive encompasses a range of security measures, including vendor security, system maintenance, and incident response planning, and offers $10,000 grants to support compliance with these measures by December.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) said on Aug. 30 that Mercy Health is to receive a $198,033 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to help fund a program for mental health and substance abuse training for EMS professionals in rural areas across Northwest Ohio.
A central Ohio builder of pole barns and garages who was previously sued by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has now been indicted on 51 felony charges by a Delaware County grand jury, Yost announced today.
Senator JD Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning the political motivations behind a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against SpaceX. The DOJ alleges SpaceX wrongly favored U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in its hiring practices. Senator Vance suggests: “SpaceX could have been investigated by DOJ because of Mr. Musk’s management of Twitter, not because SpaceX’s hiring practices are uniquely odious.”
Brown Secured Investment to Expand Program Led by the Franklin County and Columbus Building and Construction Trades Council that Prepares Participants for Careers in the Skilled Trades
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance stood with Donald Trump’s claim the left are using new strains of Covid to send the country back into lockdown as a control mechanism, promising to push legislation to stop such lockdowns.
On Aug. 15, U.S. Representative Jim Jordan, who represents Ohio's 4th Congressional District, noted that two years ago, the tumultuous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan led to the tragic loss of 13 American lives in Kabul, including Max Soviak from his district. Jordan conveyed his condolences and thoughts for these fallen heroes and their families.
On Aug. 10, Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative of Ohio's 4th Congressional District, pointed out that even within the Democratic party, there is acknowledgment of Joe Biden's significant failure in managing the border crisis, a problem that was absent during the presidency of Trump.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced the ReadOhio initiative on Aug 10th to enhance literacy skills across all age groups, including implementing science-aligned reading curricula in K-12 schools to address the issue of 40% of third graders not proficient in reading. The initiative, aimed at improving literacy statewide, encompasses various resources, including a toolkit and digital materials.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition summary of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would modify the legislative redistricting process.
On Aug. 15, Ohio's Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is responsible for overseeing elections and business registrations in the state, criticized President Joe Biden for vacationing amidst crises like a chemical cloud in East Palestine, the fall of Kabul and the Maui wildfires, emphasizing the necessity of a responsive leader during disasters.