Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
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Recent News About Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and to honor the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, 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 the State of Ohio effective immediately until sunset the day of her interment, November 29, 2023.
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Governor DeWine Announces Additional Funding to Support Child Care Centers
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that applications are now being accepted for a fourth round of child care stabilization grants and that steps were being taken to increase the base rates for publicly funded child care beginning February 4, 2024.
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Ohio to Lead Semiconductor Supply Chain Consortium Proposal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that the state is partnering with Intel, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Grants Alliance to formalize a semiconductor supply chain consortium in Ohio's Silicon Heartland.
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Governor DeWine Announces Additional Funding to Support Child Care Centers
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that applications are now being accepted for a fourth round of child care stabilization grants and that steps were being taken to increase the base rates for publicly funded child care beginning February 4, 2024.
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Ohio to Lead Semiconductor Supply Chain Consortium Proposal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that the state is partnering with Intel, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Grants Alliance to formalize a semiconductor supply chain consortium in Ohio's Silicon Heartland.
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Governor DeWine & Governor Whitmer Place Wager on The Game
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer placed a friendly wager ahead of the rivalry football game between The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, commonly referred to as "The Game."
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Governor DeWine Announces Funding Support for Village of East Palestine
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced that the state will award the village of East Palestine $150,000 to help support the purchase of new emergency response equipment.
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Charles 'Chuck' Calvert
In honor of the life and service of former State Representative Charles ‘Chuck’ Calvert, 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 Rittman Township and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on November 15, 2023.
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former U.S. Congressman, State Senator, and State Representative Ronald Mottl
In honor of the life and service of former U.S. Congressman, State Senator, and State Representative Ronald Mottl, 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 the City of Parma and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on November 15, 2023.
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Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the formation of a new working group to examine the state of juvenile justice and corrections in Ohio.
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Governor DeWine Announces Cabinet Changes
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.
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Governor DeWine Launches Healthy Aging Program, Empowering Older Ohioans to Maintain Health and Independence
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.
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Career Tech Construction Grant Awards, New Equipment Funding Opportunity
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.
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Lake County in Remembrance of Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk
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.
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Governor DeWine Announces New Program to Support Energy Efficiency in Vulnerable Ohio Communities
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.
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Governor DeWine Announces Additional $150 Million to Demolish Dilapidated Buildings, Pave Way for Economic Growth
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.
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce New Projects Expected to Create More Than 2,200 Jobs, $482 Million in Payroll
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.
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New Scorecard Analyzes Ohio Lawmakers' Voting Records on Government Limitations
The Institute for Legislative Affairs (ILA) has released a comprehensive scorecard evaluating Ohio legislators and Governor Mike DeWine. This system, touted as the first of its kind, assesses the Executive Branch based on bill signage and veto actions.
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Ohio Launches New Skills-Based Job Search Feature
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the launch of a new tool that helps applicants for state government positions locate openings based on their specific experiences, skills, and training, not just academic degrees. The new skills-based search function on Careers.Ohio.gov was developed in response to Governor Mike DeWine’s Executive Order 2023-10D establishing the State of Ohio as a Model Employer for Skills-Based Hiring Practices. Ohio is one of the first states in the country to adopt the skill-based hiring practice to recruit employees.
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered In Remembrance of the Lewiston, Maine Shooting Victims
In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on October 30, 2023.