Monday, December 18, 2023
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited the Urban Community
School in Cleveland to tour the elementary school and the Gallagher
Family Early Education Center.
In honor of the life and service of Preble County Sheriff's Deputy
Joshua Hamilton and the life of Michael Gayhart ll, Governor DeWine
ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be
flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout
Preble County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the
Rhodes State Office Tower Monday, and will remain until sunset on
the day of the second of the two funerals.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Governor DeWine announced that he
will be reappointing Kari Gunter-Seymour of Albany, Ohio as the
state’s poet laureate. Gunter-Seymour’s next term begins Jan. 1,
2024.
“Fran and I are pleased that Kari Gunter-Seymour will continue to
serve as Ohio’s Poet Laureate where she will continue her work of
creating connections through poetry with communities all across
Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “Kari shared her poem ‘Perfect Pitch’
during our Inauguration in January and it was a highlight of the
celebration of all things Ohio.”
In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United
States and to honor the life and legacy of former Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United States, Sandra Day O’Connor,
Governor DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the state
of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and
grounds throughout the state of Ohio immediately until sunset on
Tuesday, the day of her interment.
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Governor DeWine and Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency Director Anne M. Vogel announced
that funding is now available to help local communities improve road
salt storage and distribution practices in a manner that reduces
salt pollution in Ohio's waterways.
The H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant Program will award a total of
approximately $1 million in funding to local municipalities for
equipment upgrades that will prevent the over application of salt on
Ohio roads and reduce the amount of salt running off into Ohio’s
streams, rivers, and lakes.
"Road salt plays an incredibly important role in road safety, but
we must also consider the impact of this salt on the quality of
Ohio's water," said Governor DeWine. "This program will help local
communities apply salt in a way that effectively treats slippery
roads while also reducing the amount of salt that runs off the roads
and into the water."
Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2023-13D, which updates the
Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) for the Ohio
Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Governor DeWine announce over 100 pardons in the
Expedited Pardon Project.
Governor DeWine announced that more than 100 pardons have been
granted as part of the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project.
As of today, 108 individuals have received expedited pardons through
this unique program. The Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project
eliminates administrative hurdles in the complex pardon application
process and provides free one-on-one support from partnering law
schools in Ohio. Pardon requests submitted through the Ohio
Governor's Expedited Pardon Project are also fast-tracked for
consideration by the Ohio Parole Board and, ultimately, the
governor.
"Those who've transformed their lives after a criminal conviction deserve
an opportunity to live up to their God-given potential," said
Governor DeWine. "The pardons I've had the privilege of issuing as
part of this program affirm the positive changes that the recipients
have made in their post-conviction lives and allow them to let go of
the mistakes that have been holding them back."
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Lt. Governor Jon Husted spoke at the unveiling for
a new state historical marker at the site of the former CompuServe
World Headquarters in Upper Arlington. The building opened 50 years
ago and continues to serve as a reminder of the significant role
that CompuServe and Central Ohio played in launching the online
revolution that brought us resources that seem essential to us.
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of
Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced support for the
rehabilitation of dozens of historic buildings across the state.
In total, 46 projects involving the renovation of 54 buildings will
be awarded $67,517,474 in tax credits as part of the Ohio Historic
Preservation Tax Credit program. The projects are also expected to
leverage approximately $732 million in private investments.
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“Historic preservation is so much
more than just updating old buildings. We’re preserving what exists
and making concerted efforts to weave this history into the fabric
of Ohio's future,” said Governor DeWine. “By restoring our
historical assets, we’re ensuring that these structures remain part
of their communities for years to come.”
“Historic preservation is a recognition of our past and an
investment in our future,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Each and every
project that’s completed becomes a new business or housing for
residents and once again contributes to the local economy and future
of the community.”
Friday, December 22, 2023
Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia
Mihalik today announced that 18 East Palestine businesses will
receive a total of more than $3.3 million in forgivable loans to
assist with their recovery from February’s train derailment.
"The strong business community here in East Palestine is more than
just the backbone of the local economy, it's the heart and soul of
this town,” said Governor DeWine. “By supporting these businesses,
we’re giving them the tools to recover and restore jobs, services,
and the vibrancy of their community.”
“The economic health of East Palestine relies on the resilience of
its businesses,” said Director Mihalik. “The impact of these loans
goes beyond dollars and cents – it’s about positioning these
businesses for recovery and long-term success.”?
The loans were approved through the Ohio Department of Development’s
East Palestine Emergency Support Program, which launched in August
to provide loans to businesses impacted by the train derailment.
Businesses are eligible to apply for 0% interest, forgivable loans
ranging from $10,000 to $1 million to assist with ongoing expenses
and recovery efforts. In total, $5 million |
