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*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, June 21, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending June 21, 2024

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*Monday, June 17, 2024*

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Governor DeWine and ODOT announces U.S. 23 recommendations

Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks announced [ [link removed] ] new recommendations to improve safety and traffic flow on a heavily traveled section of U.S. 23 between Columbus and Toledo. 

Daily travel on the 23-mile stretch of U.S. 23 from Worthington to Waldo currently exceeds the road's capacity by 30 percent, causing regular traffic crashes and significant traffic congestion. Between 2020 and 2024, nine people were killed and 72 people were seriously injured in crashes within these 23 miles alone. The average rush-hour commute is currently 40 minutes, and by 2050, ODOT estimates the commute will increase to 75 minutes.  

"This small stretch of U.S. 23 is a vital corridor for freight, and those living and working in this area depend on it - but this road is not on par with the other routes that connect our major cities and even some of our mid-sized communities," said Governor DeWine. 



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As part of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Rivers program, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and River Rangers International cleaned up [ [link removed] ] an illegal dump site along the banks of the Little Beaver Creek State Wild and National Scenic River.

The H2Ohio Rivers program was announced [ [link removed] ] by Governor DeWine as an expansion of his statewide water quality initiative, H2Ohio.

“H2Ohio remains one of my top priorities,” said Governor DeWine. “Dedicating more resources to Ohio’s large rivers was a natural next step in the H2Ohio program to ensure our waterways are clean and enjoyable for all Ohioans. Part of the H2Ohio Rivers program is designed to take on these types of projects that clean up litter to restore our waterways and prevent contamination.”

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Husted announces local fair funding at the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge announced [ [link removed] ] $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers.  

The funding was awarded as part of Ohio's County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county and independent agricultural societies with improvements including upgrades to grounds, electrical and sanitation systems, machinery and equipment, and Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations.  

“Investing in Ohio’s county and independent fairs means investing in some of Ohio’s most beloved traditions," said Governor DeWine. “These improvements will ensure that our fairgrounds remain safe and accessible for everyone.”

“Innovation is prevalent across all of agriculture, and we need to make sure this is reflected in our county and independent fairs,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “We are investing in what is the heart of many of our rural communities and making vital improvements that will enhance the fair experience all across Ohio.” 



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Husted joins JobsOhio for an announcement in Tipp City. [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Husted joined JobsOhio at Aileron in Dayton to announce the new JobsOhio Small Business Academy, which will provide the opportunity for up to 25 small businesses across the state to receive business coaching services from Aileron for 12 months.



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The Ohio Chamber of Commerce hosted Lt. Governor Husted as he provided remarks to its Action Network members about the importance of advocacy for business communities.

Husted speaking at Ohio Chamber of Commerce event. [ [link removed] ]

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Husted spoke during Pharmavite's National Sales Meeting in Columbus.

Lt. Governor Husted spoke during Pharmavite’s National Sales Meeting in Columbus just more than one year after the company’s groundbreaking in New Albany.



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*Tuesday, June 18, 2024*

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Husted joins Google for announcement in the company's data centers. [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Husted joined representatives of Google as they announced a $2.3 billion in Ohio at the company’s Columbus data center campus. This investment builds on more than $4.4 billion Google has invested in the state since breaking ground on its first Ohio data center in New Albany in 2019.



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Governor DeWine hosted a digital media availability for Dayton reporters to discuss the as-introduced State Capital Budget that includes a $10 million allocation which, if approved by the General Assembly, would be used to begin the first phase of a project to bring an all-new, state-of-the-art mental healthcare hospital to Dayton. This would be the 7th such regional psychiatric hospital [ [link removed] ] in the state.

As a strong advocate of improving the mental health system in Ohio, this item is among Governor DeWine’s top priorities in this Capital Budget. 

Governor DeWine speaks to Dayton TV stations about new mental health hospital.

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Lt. Governor Husted speaks at the Ohio Innovation and Technology Association Ohio Innovation Summit

Lt. Governor Husted spoke at the Ohio Innovation and Technology Association's Ohio Innovation Summit in Columbus. He discussed Ohio’s momentum in technology and economic investment, as well as the state’s opportunity to lead the nation in Artificial Intelligence. 



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*Wednesday, June 19, 2024*

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Juneteenth graphic [ [link removed] ]
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*Thursday, June 20, 2024*

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First day of summer graphic [ [link removed] ]
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Second Lady Tina Husted throws first pitch at Cleveland Guardians game [ [link removed] ]

Ohio Second Lady Tina Husted threw the first pitch at the Cleveland Guardian’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) [ [link removed] ] Day game.

CASA supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth experiencing abuse or neglect, and also provides consistency and quicker routes to successful permanency for all children who have entered juvenile court as a result of abuse or neglect.

Lt. Governor Husted joined Second Lady Husted at the game.



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*Friday, June 21, 2024*

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Governor DeWine signs bills into law

Governor DeWine signed the following bills into law: 


* Senate Bill 56 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson), enters into the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact).
* Senate Bill 81 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), authorizes certain advanced-practice registered nurses and physician assistants to sign documents related to psychiatric inpatients; to revise the law governing the Board of Nursing's monitoring of impaired practitioners; and to modify the law governing insurance navigators.
* House Bill 50 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by State Representatives Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) and Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati), creates a mechanism by which an individual who is subject to a collateral sanction for housing may obtain a certificate of qualification for housing that may provide relief from certain bars on housing, to extend the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act to repairs, improvements, remodels, or renovations of existing structures, and to modify the application procedure for the residential development property tax exemption.

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