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Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Executive Budget Proposal Reaffirms Commitment to Safer Roads, Reduced Distracted Driving

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Ohio is One of 4 States without Primary Enforcement Laws for Adults Using Electronics While Driving

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Health Orders Signed

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the following orders regarding COVID-19 testing frequency of residents and staff at assisted living facilities and nursing homes and opening of Senior Centers and Older Adult Day Services Centers:

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Signs Executive Orders Awarding Funds to Help Families, Reduce Poverty

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed two executive orders directing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program funding to initiatives that will provide support services to Ohio families.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces New Projects Expected to Create More Than $12 Million in Investments

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of assistance for five projects set to create 679 new jobs and retain 549 jobs statewide.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Signs Executive Order to Enact Emergency Adoption of the Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Account Program

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2021-15D allowing the emergency adoption of Rule 3301-107-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Education, implementing the afterschool child enrichment educational savings account program.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Urges President Biden to Keep Enbridge Line 5 Open

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have sent a letter to President Biden urging him to help keep open the Enbridge Line 5, which supplies energy and fuel to the people and businesses of Northwest Ohio.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Requests Law Enforcement Inventory of Donatable Personal Protective Gear Together with Ohio National Guard

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter to state and local law enforcement agencies in Ohio requesting information on any surplus or expired personal protective gear that could potentially be donated to Ukraine.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Launches New Ohio Drug Education Pilot Program

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that a new drug education and mentorship pilot program has now launched in several elementary schools in Ohio.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Formation of Student Safety Advisory Council

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the creation of the new Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council within the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC).

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: First Lady Fran DeWine Attends Hamilton County’s One Millionth Imagination Library Book Celebration

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This morning, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine attended Hamilton County’s One Millionth Imagination Library Book Celebration at Deer Park Branch Library in Cincinnati

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Awards $3.6 Million to Help Law Enforcement Combat Illegal Drug Activity

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced over $3.6 million in funding for 41 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces enforce the state’s drug laws and combat illegal drug activity.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces New Round of State Support to Help Redevelop Ohio Neighborhoods

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that $100 million in state support is now available as part of the second round of the Transformational Mixed-Used Development Program.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiative

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As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiative, an $84 million investment, to increase access to care and expand capacity across the state so kids and their families can get services and supports for their behavioral health needs in or near their communities.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Proposal for $85M Investment to Grow Ohio’s Behavioral Healthcare Workforce

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director Lori Criss and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner and various leaders of Ohio’s behavioral healthcare and higher education communities announced a plan to increase the number of behavioral healthcare providers to meet growing demand.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of 1 Million Americans Killed by COVID-19

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In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the more than one million American lives lost to COVID-19, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on May 16, 2022.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Statement on New Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the selection of a new Superintendent of Public Instruction:

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces H2Ohio Projects in the Ohio River Basin

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced today that $3 million in H2Ohio grant funding will be directed to nine wetland projects to help improve water quality in the Ohio River Basin.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Celebrates Inland Fish Ohio Day at Deer Creek Lake

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz celebrated Ohio’s abundant inland fishing resources at the third annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Deer Creek Lake in Fayette and Pickaway counties.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Ohio Personal Protective Gear Headed to Ukraine

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that nearly 2,000 pieces of personal protective equipment donated by Ohio law enforcement agencies will soon be delivered to Ukraine.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Awards Lead Line Mapping Grants

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A.