Governor Mike DeWine




*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, April 28, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending April 28, 2023

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine cutting the ribbbon at the Montgomery County Crisis Receiving Center

On *Monday*, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine traveled to Montgomery County to attend the Montgomery County Crisis Receiving Center's ribbon cutting. The center?will provide services 24/7 to people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Law enforcement will also be able to use this center, rather than taking people to the emergency room or jail.?

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Also on *Monday*,?Governor DeWine gave brief remarks at the reopening of the Columbus Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Governor DeWine meeting with the 2023 Division II National Champion Ashland University Women's Basketball Team. State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and AU President Carlos Campo joined for the celebratory photo.

Lastly, on *Monday*, Governor DeWine visited with Ashland University's Women's Basketball Team.?These outstanding athletes won the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship earlier this month.

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Ohio k-12 school safety grant program graphic [ [link removed] ]

On?*Tuesday [ [link removed] ]*,?Governor DeWine awarded more than $42 million to support physical safety and security upgrades at hundreds of Ohio schools.?

A total of 624 schools will receive funding as part of the fifth round of?Ohio's K-12 School Safety Grant Program. This new round of funding brings the total number of schools served by this program to?2,789 and the total amount of funding awarded to more than $215 million.

"Our educators care deeply about the safety of Ohio students, as evidenced by the thousands of schools that came forward with solid security improvement plans that they intend to carry out with this funding," said Governor DeWine. "There is nothing more important than the safety of our kids, and with today's announcement, every qualifying school that applied for a grant has now received at least one award, including schools in all 88 counties."



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Cardinal Health [ [link removed] ]

Also on *Tuesday*, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided remarks at?Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions Distribution Center's ribbon-cutting in Grove City.?This 208,144 square foot warehouse-of-the-future will accommodate rapid business growth, located strategically within the Ohio Valley region, a major geographic transit hub.



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Governor DeWine and the First Lady delivering remarks at the Ohio Library Council's Library Legislative Day

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On *Wednesday,*?Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine provided remarks at the Ohio Library Council's Library Legislative Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Library Legislative Day brings together more than 300 public library directors, fiscal officers, trustees and supporters to advocate for the importance of libraries.?

The event aligned with Governor DeWine's literacy priorities, which are outlined in his proposed budget for fiscal years 2024-2025.



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Lastly, on *Wednesday*, Lt. Governor Husted provided?remarks at the?Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards in Columbus. This event honors those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and provided exceptional service to Ohioans and Ohio's fire service.

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Governor DeWine giving remarks at the Ohio Business Roundtable's Ohio CEO Summit

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On *Thursday*,?Governor DeWine gave remarks at the Ohio Business Roundtable's Ohio CEO Summit, a one-day conference offering Ohio CEOs the opportunity to promote their ideas and innovations within Ohio's thriving business community.?

Lt. Governor Husted took part in a conversation during the conference.?



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Also on Thursday, Governor DeWine hosted the 43rd annual Ohio Governor's Holocaust Commemoration. The event honored Holocaust survivor Louise Gips of Cleveland and liberator Robert Coyne of Newark. Also featured as a guest speaker was Emmy-award winning director Mike Edwards, who discussed his upcoming documentary "A Train Near Magdeburg." In addition, the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission promoted a traveling exhibition featuring the history of the Warsaw, Poland, ghetto uprising that is displayed until May 19 in the hallway outside the Governor?s Ceremonial Office in the Statehouse.

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Also on *Thursday*,?Lt. Governor Husted provided remarks at?Pharmavite's groundbreaking event in New Albany.?Pharmavite is the maker of Nature Made vitamins, and their new,?225,000 square-foot manufacturing facility is expected to create 225 new jobs.?

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*Click here for a video of the groundbreaking!* [ [link removed] ]


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Lastly, on *Thursday [ [link removed] ]*, Governor DeWine made the following?appointments:?

? Nicholas D. Blois of Strongsville (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Advisory Board on Amusement Ride Safety for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 1, 2029.

? Anthony L. Sabo of Marysville (Union Co.) has been reappointed to the Advisory Board on Amusement Ride Safety for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 1, 2029.

? Frank W. Welsh of Ashville (Pickaway Co.) has been reappointed to the Advisory Board on Amusement Ride Safety for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 1, 2029.

? Allen W. Behnke of Lima (Allen Co.) has been appointed to the State Emergency Response Commission for a term beginning March 30, 2023, and ending January 13, 2025.

? Robert K. Keener II of Mogadore (Summit Co.) has been appointed to the State Emergency Response Commission for a term beginning March 30, 2023, and ending January 13, 2025.

? Beth Hansen of Bexley (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the State Racing Commission for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending March 31, 2027.

? Scott P. Borgemenke of Dublin (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the State Racing Commission for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending March 31, 2027.

? Daniel J. Guttman of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Thoroughbred Race Fund Advisory Council for a term beginning March 14, 2023, and ending January 31, 2026.

? Thomas P. Milligan of Sidney (Shelby Co.) has been reappointed to the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning April 26, 2023, and ending January 17, 2029.

? James C. Oda of Piqua (Miami Co.) has been reappointed to the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning April 26, 2023, and ending January 17, 2029.

? Elizabeth McNellie of New Albany (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Miami University Board of Trustees for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending February 28, 2032.

? George A. Skestos, Jr. of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 14, 2023, and ending May 13, 2032.

? Bradley R. Kastan of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 14, 2023, and ending May 13, 2032.

? Thomas W. Parfitt of Albany (Meigs Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 14, 2023, and ending May 13, 2032.

? Garrett T. Meek of Pickerington (Fairfield Co.) has been appointed as a student member on the Ohio University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 14, 2023, and ending May 13, 2025.

? Richard C. Fryda of Columbiana (Mahoning Co.) has been appointed to the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2032.

? Mario Basora of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Early Childhood Advisory Council for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.

? Valerie A. Lemmie of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission for a term beginning May 1, 2023, and ending July 28, 2025.

? David W. Johnson of Salem (Columbiana Co.) has been reappointed to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Board of Directors for a term beginning June 12, 2023, and ending June 11, 2026.

? Chauncey A. Cochran of Newark (Licking Co.) has been reappointed to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Board of Directors for a term beginning June 12, 2023, and ending June 11, 2026.

? Peggy Griffith of Deerfield (Portage Co.) has been reappointed to the Bureau of Workers? Compensation Board of Directors for a term beginning June 12, 2023, and ending June 11, 2026.

? Christopher J. Ferruso of Westerville (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Industrial Commission of Ohio Nominating Council for a term beginning March 30, 2023, and ending October 20, 2025.

? Cheri L. Hottinger of Newark (Licking Co.) has been appointed to the Industrial Commission of Ohio for a term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029.

? Emmett M. Kelly of Upper Arlington (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Tax Credit Authority for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 12, 2027.

? Joy D. Davis of Logan (Hocking Co.) has been reappointed to the Tax Credit Authority for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 12, 2027.

? Edward D. Good of Shadyside (Belmont Co.) has been reappointed to the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending February 26, 2029.

? Terry L. Casey of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the State Personnel Board of Review for a term beginning March 30, 2023, and ending February 8, 2029.

? Amol Soin of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been reappointed to the State Medical Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending March 18, 2028.

? Sherry L. Johnson of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the State Medical Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending April 25, 2028.

? John F. Boyle of Chillicothe (Ross Co.) has been appointed to the State Medical Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending December 27, 2027.

? Jennifer D. Brumby of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the State Medical Board for a term beginning August 1, 2023, and ending July 31, 2028.

? Elaine M. Lewis of Groveport (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the State Medical Board for a term beginning May 11, 2023, and ending March 18, 2028.

? Peter J. Stautberg of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to serve as an alternate member on the Ohio Elections Commission for a term beginning April 19, 2023, and ending December 31, 2026.

? David J. Quolke of North Royalton (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to serve as an alternate member on the Ohio Elections Commission for a term beginning April 19, 2023, and ending December 31, 2026.

? Stephen P. Caraway of West Union (Adams Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Elections Commission for a term beginning April 19, 2023, and ending December 31, 2027.

? Joseph A. Starkey of Waterford (Washington Co.) has been reappointed to the Technical Advisory Council on Oil and Gas for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 31, 2026.

? Barry J. Alexin of Westerville (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Reclamation Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 10, 2027.

? Bradley J. Perkins of Nashport (Muskingum Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Reclamation Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending January 10, 2027.

? Timothy J. Cosgrove of Kirtland (Lake Co.) has been reappointed to the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board for a term beginning April 27, 2023, and ending April 22, 2026.

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Governor DeWine at the City of Defiance Bicentennial Celebration

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On *Friday*, Governor DeWine visited Defiance to take part in the city?s bicentennial celebration. Following the event, he joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz to plant an Ohio Buckeye tree in recognition of Arbor Day.



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Also on *Friday*, Lt. Governor Husted provided remarks at the Catawba Island Boat Show Legislative Brunch in Port Clinton about Ohio?s booming boating industry and the administration's commitment to Lake Erie. He then toured the boat show.



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