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News from November 2023

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New Ohio Homebuyer Plus Savings Program to Launch in January

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 30, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Treasurer Robert Sprague announced details of the Ohio Homebuyer Plus program, a new savings account plan designed to encourage homeownership in Ohio.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 29, 2023

(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

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 28, 2023

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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Senator Vance Calls for Passage of Bank Failure Prevention Act Amid Reports of Widespread Misconduct at the FDIC

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 27, 2023

“If the FDIC can’t get its own house in order, why should the American people have confidence it can oversee large financial institutions?”

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Ohio to Lead Semiconductor Supply Chain Consortium Proposal

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 27, 2023

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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Ohio establishes Silicon Heartland Supplier Consortium in partnership with Intel, JobsOhio, and Ohio Grants Alliance

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 26, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced the formation of the Silicon Heartland Supplier Consortium, a collaborative effort with Intel, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Grants Alliance. This consortium aims to strengthen Ohio's position in the semiconductor industry, positioning the state to become one of two new semiconductor clusters in the United States and compete for federal grant funding. The consortium marks an important step in Ohio's commitment to playing a significant role in reshaping America's tech landscape.

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Governor DeWine Announces Additional Funding to Support Child Care Centers

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 26, 2023

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

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 25, 2023

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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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Ohio identified as multiracial in 2021

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 11,769,923 citizens living in Ohio in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Governor DeWine & Governor Whitmer Place Wager on The Game

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 24, 2023

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

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 23, 2023

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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Senator Vance Calls for Passage of Bank Failure Prevention Act Amid Reports of Widespread Misconduct at the FDIC

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 23, 2023

“If the FDIC can’t get its own house in order, why should the American people have confidence it can oversee large financial institutions?”

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Vance: Forbes column on ‘white-centering’ is ‘racist and it’s gross’

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 22, 2023

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) criticized a Forbes column about so-called “white-centering,” saying the column was "racist" and "gross."

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Charles 'Chuck' Calvert

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 22, 2023

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

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Nov 20, 2023

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

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Nov 19, 2023

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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Senator Vance Raises Concerns Over Irs Targeting Conservative Groups

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Nov 19, 2023

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.

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Governor DeWine Announces Cabinet Changes

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Nov 18, 2023

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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All 51 Senate Democrats Vote to Block Aid to Israel

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Nov 18, 2023

“We should support our Israeli friends. Not use their tragedy as a political bargaining chip.”

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3,511 professional licenses issued to out-of-state companies during Q3

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 17, 2023

There were 3,511 professional licenses issued to companies located outside of Ohio during the third quarter of 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.