Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
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Recent News About Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Program Helping Students with Disabilities with Schoolwork
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created education challenges for many families, with some students often falling behind in their schoolwork, and getting caught up has been difficult for some of these families.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: COVID-19 Update: Hospital Situation, Vaccine Incentives, School Bus Drivers
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 hospitalizations are having on our hospitals and a new vaccine incentive effort to help keep our children in school, in-person, five days a week.
Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Fun Being with Franklin County Republicans
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It's always a lot of fun being with Franklin County Republicans at the annual Franklin County Republican Party dinner!
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Additional Funding Available to Return Wanted, Violent Offenders to Ohio
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that additional funding is now available to help law enforcement agencies extradite violent suspects arrested on outstanding warrants.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: COVID-19 Update for Ohio
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Ohio Governor DeWine provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 is having on Ohio's younger populations and the stress that the surge of cases is having on hospitals statewide.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Nearly 58% Ohio Students Under Local Mandatory Mask Requirement
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that nearly 58% of Ohio’s public K-12 students are required by their local school to wear masks in schools. On September 1st only 35% of Ohio students were required to wear a mask.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio to Receive 855 Displaced Afghans
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio received notification from the federal government that 855 Afghan evacuees will come to Ohio through the U.S. Department of State’s Afghan Placement and Assistance (APA) Program. The first group of Afghan evacuees totals 37,000 individuals nationwide.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Continues to Offer Support for Small Businesses
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On National Small Business Day, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine spoke to members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio today celebrating the accomplishments of Ohio’s small businesses and reminding business owners of the many programs and initiatives offered by the state to support them.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Appeals to School Districts to Require Masks
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined with the Ohio Children's Hospitals Association in a direct appeal to school superintendents to require masks for staff and students during the current surge of the coronavirus.
Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Great Time Meeting with Sheriff Stanforth
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I had a great time meeting with Sheriff Stanforth in Fayette County.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Appeals Biden Administration Decision Eliminating Medicaid Work Requirement
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday requested Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to take necessary legal action to reverse the Biden Administration’s decision to withdraw Ohio’s Medicaid work requirements. Yost’s Office filed a notice of appeal with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Supports Law Enforcement with New Grants for Body-Worn Cameras
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that $5 million in grant funding is now available to help local law enforcement agencies invest in body camera equipment and pay for associated expenses.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Launches New Grant Program to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant program will begin accepting applications online.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Activates Ohio National Guard to Support Louisiana Relief Efforts
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has authorized the activation of the Ohio National Guard to support relief efforts in storm-ravaged Louisiana.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Pays Off Federal Unemployment Loan, Saving Employers from Unemployment Tax Increase
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the State of Ohio has initiated the repayment of nearly $1.5 billion borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits to eligible Ohioans during the pandemic.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Observes the First Ohio Overdose Awareness Day
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Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 30 in June designating Aug. 31, as Ohio Overdose Awareness Day to raise public awareness and to remember the lives lost to the epidemic.
Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Ohio now has the most U.S. Bicycle Route miles in America
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Imagine starting a bike ride on the Towpath Trail and pedaling all the way to Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C. or even Atlanta.
Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Ohio Leaders Highlight Resources for Veterans as Afghanistan War Ends
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Ohio leaders have a message for veterans who are feeling frustrated, angry or betrayed as America pulls out of Afghanistan: It's okay to feel the way you do and it's okay to ask for help.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Enhanced Efforts to Assist Veteran Service Organizations
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinforced Ohio's support of its military members and veterans and announced a new initiative to offer state assistance to veteran-serving organizations in Ohio.
Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces $5 Million for Higher Education Campus Security Upgrades
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state is awarding 27 institutions of higher education a total of $5 million in grants to fund security enhancements on their campuses.
