Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
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Recent News About Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
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Governor DeWine Announces $4.5 Million in Grants to Increase Driver Training Options for Teens
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson today announced more than $4.5 million in grant funding to increase the number of quality teen driver training programs in Ohio.
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Ohio State, State of Ohio Launch $20 Million 'SOAR' Study to Identify Risk & Resiliency Factors to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes
Today, The Ohio State University and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state of Ohio. Led by clinicians and researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, in collaboration with several Ohio universities, the SOAR Study will investigate the role of biological, psychological, and social factors that underlie this epidemic.
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Governor DeWine Declares 2024 as the Year of Ohio State Parks
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially declared 2024 as the Year of Ohio State Parks. This declaration marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio State Parks and underscores the state's unwavering commitment to preserving its natural wonders and expanding outdoor adventures.
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Governor DeWine Announces $14.9 Million to 67 Counties to Support Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Director Kim Hauck announced that $14.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money will be distributed across 67 counties to better support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Governor DeWine Calls for Quick Action on Intoxicating Hemp
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today encouraged the Ohio General Assembly to work quickly to regulate intoxicating hemp to prevent its sale to children.
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Governor DeWine Announces Funding for Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Programs
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the state will award nearly $4.8 million in grant funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Ohio cover costs associated with body-worn camera programs.
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Governor DeWine Signs Executive Order 2024-02D
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2024-02D, which prohibits a special procedure or surgery from being performed in an office setting when that special procedure or surgery is prohibited by rule or law from being performed in a hospital or ambulatory surgical facility.
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Governor DeWine Announces Availability of $150 Million to Improve Access to Housing in Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the launch of the new Welcome Home Ohio program, which invests $150 million to help improve access to housing across the state.
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Governor DeWine Statement on House Bill 68
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement following today's Ohio House of Representatives vote on House Bill 68:
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Release Statements Following Court Decision that Temporarily Blocks Social Media Parental Notification Act
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted released the following statements after Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley, the United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, granted tech lobbying group NetChoice’s request to temporarily stop the Social Media Parental Notification Act from being enforced beginning January 15 while their request for a preliminary injunction is pending. NetChoice represents Meta and other social media giants.
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Governor DeWine Statement on House Bill 68
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement following today's Ohio House of Representatives vote on House Bill 68:
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Support for Citywide Broadband Expansion in Cleveland
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin, and DigitalC CEO Joshua Edmonds this afternoon to announce an historic investment in a large-scale broadband expansion project to make high-speed, dependable internet more accessible and affordable for the entire city of Cleveland.
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State Rep Stewart: 'biological males should not be competing against females in sports'
State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) has expressed his support for the Ohio House's decision to override Governor DeWine's veto on the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. His focus is on preventing biological males from competing in female sports and opposing permanent sex-change surgeries for children.
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Governor DeWine Announces Nomination of Adam Heffron to Lead the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that from the candidates sent by the Search Committee of the Ohio Expositions Commission and State Fair, he is recommending the appointment of Adam Heffron to be the new executive director of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.
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Governor DeWine Signs Executive Order 2024-01D
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order-01D, which bans gender transition surgeries for anyone under the age of 18 at any hospital or ambulatory surgical facility in Ohio
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Governor DeWine Calls Special Election for Ohio's 6th Congressional District
Governor DeWine announced special election dates for the 6th Congressional District to fill the District's upcoming vacancy. The election schedule will include a partisan primary occurring on March 19th, 2024, and the general election occurring on June 11th, 2024.
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Governor DeWine Vetoes House Bill 68
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today has vetoed House Bill 68, also known as the SAFE Act.
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DeWine marks ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women
Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.
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Governor DeWine Signs Bills Into Law
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law:
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Governor DeWine Issues Statement on Death of Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today issued the following statement regarding the death of former United States Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin: