Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statement Thursday regarding the announcement Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign his office, effective June 7.
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Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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Gov. DeWine encourages Ohioans to prepare for extreme winter weather
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined state officials from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Buckeye State Sheriffs Association on Friday to encourage Ohioans to prepare for the impending severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Ohio could see […]
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DeWine urges Ohioans to report suspected child care fraud
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today reaffirmed that Ohio has strong safeguards in place to prevent fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in the state’s publicly funded childcare system and emphasized the importance of the public in reporting suspected fraud. “Ohio takes allegations of fraud in our child care system seriously,” DeWine said. […]
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DeWine outlines anti-fraud measures for state-funded childcare in Ohio
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement confirming anti-fraud measures currently in place to prevent fraud in Ohio’s publicly-funded childcare system: “People are rightfully concerned about what is happening with state-funded childcare facilities in Minnesota. These are the essential facts about what we do in Ohio: “There are almost 5,200 state-funded childcare facilities in […]
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Ohio Senate considers bill to regulate kratom production and sales
COLUMBUS — Kratom sellers and manufacturers may face stricter regulations on the products they can produce or sell if Senate Bill 299 passes — a move that is supported by local healthcare providers. The bill, which some lawmakers are calling the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, was introduced in the Ohio Senate by Senator Louis W. Blessing, […]
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Ohio takes action to support food assistance during federal shutdown
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman on Thursday announced a plan to provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may soon be affected by the anticipated suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. DeWine will soon […]
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Governor DeWine announces $10 Million School Bus Safety Grant Program
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin on Friday announced the launch of the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program, a new initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of school transportation across the state. With a total funding amount of $10 million, this program will […]
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Ohio’s state parks collect national Gold Medal Award for Excellence
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Wednesday that Ohio State Parks has been named the best park system in the nation for providing excellent recreation programs and services. Ohio was awarded the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management […]
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Ohio Recognizes 988 Day: A national call to prioritize mental health and crisis support
COLUMBUS — Monday, Sept. 8 marks 988 Day, a national day of awareness and action to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that connects Ohioans experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis with free, confidential support 24/7. Local, state, and national events – including community mental health fairs, training sessions, webinars, […]