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 […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office plans $283K body-worn camera upgrade
MANSFIELD — Capt. Jim Sweat said a $283,366 upgrade to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera program is the latest example of the department embracing new technology. The effort, half of which is being funded by a state grant, will provide 50 new body cameras for the department through a new contract with Axon […]
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DeWine, Husted upset by social media’s successful injunction
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted released the following statements on Tuesday after Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley, the United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, granted tech lobbying group NetChoice’s request to temporarily stop the Social Media Parental Notification Act from being enforced beginning […]
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ODNR celebrates 75 years of conservation in 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The state of Ohio features a diverse landscape — with rolling hills, winding streams, and a Great Lake — and for 75 years the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has been charged with the protection and conservation of […]
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Loudonville Schools to receive $100K through Trees to Textbooks program
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. LOUDONVILLE – Loudonville is among a group of Ohio’s rural school districts that will receive state funds through the Trees to Textbooks program. The Loudonville-Perrysville Consolidated School District will receive 101,003.97. In addition, Hanover Township will receive $50,501.98, while Ashland […]
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Mechanics Bank building rehabilitation receives state support
MANSFIELD — A pair of projects related to the refurbishment of the Mechanics Bank building in downtown Mansfield will receive state support after an announcement on Thursday by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The cost of the two projects combined totals a little more than $1.1 million, with a total tax credit of nearly nearly $330,000. […]
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OCJS announces RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund Grant
COLUMBUS – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is now accepting applications for funding through the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund. Grants will cover drug task force expenses related to enforcing the state’s drug laws and combating illegal drug activity. Funds can be used by agencies to investigate drug trafficking organizations and disrupt the drug supply through […]