State Governor Mike Dewine (oh)
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Recent News About State Governor Mike Dewine (oh)
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State Secures $110 Million Settlement with DuPont for Environmental Restoration Along Ohio River
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a proposed $110 million settlement with DuPont over chemical contamination spanning seven decades from the company’s Washington Works facility in Parkersburg, W.Va., just across the border from Washington County, Ohio.
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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 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.
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Governor DeWine Announces $1.8 Million Grant to Reduce Housing Barriers for Human Trafficking Survivors
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that a new initiative in Ohio will work to reduce housing barriers for survivors of human trafficking.
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Governor DeWine Nominates Mike Duffey to Lead the Department of Higher Education
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he will nominate Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Senior Vice Chancellor Mike Duffey to succeed Chancellor Randy Gardner when he retires at the end of the year.
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Governor DeWine Announces $100M in Federal Funding to Communities to Fight Opioid Addiction, Prevent Overdose Deaths
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $100 million investment of federal State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS, formerly SOR) funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to help communities fight opioid addiction and prevent overdose deaths.
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Governor DeWine Announces Availability of Safety and Security Funding for Religious Institutions, Charter Schools, Preschools, and Nonprofits
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that nearly $8 million in grant funding is available to support safety and security enhancements at religious institutions, chartered non-public schools, licensed preschools, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio.
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Governor DeWine Appoints Welling as Ohio's State Historic Preservation Officer
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Diana Welling as Ohio’s State Historic Preservation Officer.
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Governor DeWine Issues Statement on the Hamas Bombing into Israel
Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement condemning the Hamas bombing into Israel:
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Governor DeWine Talks with Father Tom Hagan About the Current Violence in Haiti
Violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital and main port, has spiked in recent months, with gangs controlling a majority of the city. As many as 200,000 people have fled their homes during a rash of murders, kidnappings, arsons, and other violent acts.