COLUMBUS — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to commit to eliminating distractions while behind the wheel. Ohio’s distracted driving law became a primary offense last April after Governor Mike DeWine signed SB 288. When the law took effect, motorists were given a six-month grace period […]
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DeWine activates Ohio Emergency Operations Center in advance of eclipse
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he is activating the Ohio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support local communities before, during, and after Monday’s solar eclipse, which could draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Ohio. “There is no better place to experience the eclipse than in Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation […]
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Governor’s office presents Richland County Children Services with proclamation
MANSFIELD — Gov. Mike DeWine has recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, issuing a proclamation in commemoration. Tammy Puff, Director of Military and Veterans Relations for Gov. DeWine, presented an official copy of the proclamation to RCCS Executive Director Nikki Harless and DEI Officer La’Shaun Reuer, on Wednesday, April 3, at Richland […]
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Ohio governor announces change in reporting non-fatal overdoses
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine applauded a change made Monday to the state’s administrative rules that require emergency departments to report non-fatal drug overdoses to the Ohio Department of Health. The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved the addition of rule 3701-3-16 to the Ohio Administrative Code. The rule will take effect April […]
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Ohio distributes one million fentanyl test strips statewide
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the state has distributed one million fentanyl test strips in an initiative to combat the opioid crisis. The strips serve as crucial tools in harm reduction efforts, allowing users to test substances for the presence of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has been increasingly found laced […]
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Statewide impact of Ohio Intel Project evident in initial progress report
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has released a report that outlines Intel Corporation’s progress toward its two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Licking County, which continue to move forward with far-reaching impacts across the state. The report, prepared by Intel and submitted to the Ohio Department of Development, shows that the company has spent […]
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Ohio Gov. DeWine praises CHIPS grant for Intel
COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine is lending his support to the expected announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding a major CHIPS and Science grant to Intel. “Intel’s commitment to building semiconductor chips in Ohio is adding tens of thousands of new direct and indirect jobs right here in Ohio – the heart […]
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State dramatically simplifies Ohio administrative codes
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Tuesday the 2024 Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC), and Plumbing Codes (OPC) rules will go into effect on Friday, March 1, 2024. The new rules adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards reflect significant reductions in both overall word count as well […]
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Ohio Casino Control Commission bans collegiate prop bets
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine applauded changes to Ohio sports wagering rules issued Friday that would remove collegiate prop bets from the list of legal bets that can be placed under Ohio’s contractual rules for operators. “The Ohio Casino Control Commission took quick action to protect student athletes from unnecessary and potentially harmful threats,” […]
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JobsOhio awards Galion $800K for Depot project
GALION – A local treasure already identified on the National Register of Historic Places will soon undergo an extensive revitalization to ultimately become a hub of innovation and growth for the Galion community. The Big Four Depot in Crawford County, long recognized as a beacon of civic pride, is set for a significant transformation that […]