*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, December 22, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending December 22, 2023"

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*Monday, December 18, 2023*

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Governor DeWine visits Urban Community School

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited the Urban Community School in Cleveland to tour the elementary school and the Gallagher Family Early Education Center.?



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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 [ [link removed] ] 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.

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*Tuesday, December 19, 2023*

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Gunter-Seymour

Governor DeWine announced [ [link removed] ] 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.?



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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 [ [link removed] ] 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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ODOT Trucks

Governor DeWine and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Anne M. Vogel announced [ [link removed] ] 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."?



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Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2023-13D [ [link removed] ], which updates the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.?

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*Wednesday, December 20, 2023*

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Governor DeWine celebrates 100th Pardon

Governor DeWine announce over 100 pardons in the Expedited Pardon Project.

Governor DeWine announced [ [link removed] ] 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."?

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*Thursday, December 21, 2023*

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Husted speaks at CompuServe's Historical Marker Dedication in Upper Arlington

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.



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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.

?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.??



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*Friday, December 22, 2023*

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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 was made available for the program.??

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