COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing excellence on Saturday, April 27. It was the fifth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park. “You can find fantastic fishing throughout Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “Inland fishing has never been better for saugeye, crappie, […]
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ODOT unveils $1.7 billion investment into 248 Ohio projects in 17 counties
CLEVELAND – ODOT officials in northeast Ohio announced today a $1.7 billion investment into 248 projects in 17 counties during the 2024 construction season. Of the 248 projects that will be active this year, 193 projects are new for 2024, 32 are safety projects aimed directly at reducing serious or deadly crashes, 86 are roadway improvement […]
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DeWine announces new initiatives to help Ohio’s children
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday. The governor highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the […]
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Patrol: Ohio improving in distracted driver statistics
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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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,” […]