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Education 6 August 2024

Governor DeWine announces over $332K in Grow Ohio grants to support agricultural education opportunities

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin Tuesday announced the award of $332,960 in Grow Ohio Grants to support local programs providing agricultural education opportunities for children in 14 communities across the state.

Headlines 21 March 2024

Governor DeWine announces new Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

On Thursday morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order establishing a statewide program to recognize law enforcement agencies that voluntarily meet or exceed Ohio’s new standards for professional excellence.

Sports 23 February 2024

Governor DeWine applauds collegiate prop bet changes issued by Ohio Casino Control Commission

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.

Headlines 9 May 2023

New projects expected to create 663 new jobs, more than $35M in payroll statewide

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted Monday announced the approval of assistance for eight projects set to create 663 new jobs and retain 499 jobs statewide.

Education 5 May 2023

Ohio House’s version of the budget nixes DeWine’s proposed merit-based scholarships

The House’s version of Ohio’s operating budget gets rid of Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed state-wide merit scholarships and cuts back on the funding DeWine originally proposed to a grant program that helps students who have the highest level of financial need.

Headlines 28 April 2023

Governor’s Office announces appointments for April 27

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments

Education 25 April 2023

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Ohio, talks student debt and school vouchers

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Columbus area schools Thursday.

Headlines 15 April 2023

Governor DeWine issues reprieves

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution.

Education 12 April 2023

DeWine visits Columbus City Schools elementary school to observe science of reading

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine nodded along and smiled as the second grade students in Bernadette Monroe’s Southwood Elementary School classroom sounded out words like whistle, sketch and chuckle by emphasizing each letter Thursday morning.

Headlines 26 March 2023

Ohio fire departments get funding boost for essential equipment

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 Fire Department Equipment Grants, which includes 154 fire departments in 70 counties throughout the state totaling $1,374,761.07.