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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday, October 25, 2024
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review
For the week ending October 25, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
As we lose more and more daylight, October is the top month for fatal pedestrian crashes in Ohio.
Since 2009, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise, hitting an all-time high in 2021 with 176 people killed. However, Ohio has recorded a steady decline of 6% in 2022 and 9% in 2023 with 165 and 150 pedestrian deaths, respectively. Through August, pedestrian deaths this year were also down 17% to 84.
Of 150 pedestrian deaths in Ohio last year, 103 occurred after dark. So far this year, there have been 84 pedestrian deaths, 73 of which occurred during dusk, dawn, or nighttime conditions.
“During National Pedestrian Safety Month, we remind drivers about the importance of obeying the speed limit, paying attention to the road ahead, and keeping an eye out for pedestrians,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Those who are walking or biking should also remember that they, too, must follow the rules of the road and watch out for traffic.”
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted spoke at the Organization of PJM States’ Annual Meeting in Columbus about how America’s economic prosperity depends on a secure, reliable, and affordable electricity supply. |
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National School Bus Safety Week began Monday, October 21 and runs through Friday, October 25. During this time, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will increase enforcement efforts regarding school bus violations. These violations include passing a stopped school bus, school- zone violations and other school bus or school zone-related activity.
National School Bus Safety Week is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and serves as a reminder to motorists, students and school bus drivers of the important role they all have in ensuring children’s safety. This year’s theme is “Safety First – Safety Always,” a unique reminder to both motorists and students about the dangers that exist outside the school bus.
“School Bus Safety Week serves as an important reminder that keeping Ohio’s children safe as they travel to and from school requires a collective effort,” said Governor DeWine. “I encourage all drivers, parents, and students to stay vigilant, follow traffic laws, and work together to ensure everyone gets to their destinations safely.”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Lt. Governor Husted provided remarks at the grand opening of the new Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Engineering and Technology Center near the company’s Hilliard, Ohio headquarters. ADS is the largest plastic recycling company in North America and is a leading provider of innovative water management solutions.
The new $65 million facility boasts 110,000 square feet and will create 200 new jobs.
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Lt. Governor Husted spoke at the InnoHealth 2024 Executive Breakfast about innovation in Ohio and what is on the horizon for Ohio’s future. |
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The Ohio Department of Development announced the opening of applications for two programs created to strengthen and expand the film and theater industry in the Heart of Creativity.
The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program (OMPTC) provides refundable tax credits to eligible productions in Ohio, and the recently launched Ohio Film & Theater Capital Improvements Tax Credit Program (OFATCI) provides refundable tax credits to production companies completing a capital improvements project used in the production and postproduction motion picture or Broadway theatrical industries.
"Ohio is the perfect stage to produce the next blockbuster film, television show, or Broadway musical," said Governor DeWine. "Ohio offers the resources, talent, and environment that can bring any story to life."
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced an investment of $63 million dedicated to projects that improve roadway safety.
Funding from ODOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program will support 19 safety projects in 14 counties, including the construction of a dozen roundabouts and the installation of several cable barriers.
"We're always looking at how we can make our transportation system safer," said Governor DeWine. "These projects will make improvements that will help reduce the number of crashes, making it safer for those who travel in these areas each day."
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Governor DeWine spoke to classes at Hubbard High School to share his experience being in public office and the current issues facing the state. |
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Boratyn announced more than $12 million is being invested to aid communities with fixing or replacing aging bridges on local roads.
ODOT’s Municipal Bridge Program, an annual grant for local municipalities to apply for to pay for projects on bridges under their jurisdiction, is awarding $12.4 million to eight projects in seven communities. The projects include full replacements of four bridges and repairs on four others.
“Bridges are a vital part of our transportation infrastructure, but the cost of maintenance and repair is often more than local jurisdictions can afford. This program provides the funding assistance our local communities need to keep their bridges safe and in good condition,” said Governor DeWine.
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Governor DeWine attended JobsOhio's quarterly meeting at Metallus in Canton to discuss how JobsOhio is charting a course toward a more competitive, innovative, and prosperous future for Ohio. |
Under the direction of Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted, the Ohio Department of Health released its Model Emergency Action Plan for the Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The plan will be used by Ohio schools and municipal sports and recreation locations to ensure staff are trained and ready to respond in the event that a student, young athlete, or any other individual experiences a cardiac emergency.
“Every second counts when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. It’s the number one killer of student-athletes in America,” said Governor DeWine. “But we also know that the vast majority who get immediate help from an AED survive. Earlier this year, I was proud to sign a bill to expand access to these life-saving devices in schools and sports venues across Ohio. The creation of this model emergency action plan is the next step in safeguarding our children.
“I urge all Ohio schools and sports and recreation locations to adopt this model emergency action plan – or one like it – right away, and practice, practice, practice,” Governor DeWine added. “AEDs save lives. But they only work if people know how to use them and are confident enough to spring into action in the first sign of an emergency.”
“The use of an AED is simple, but powerful, and by equipping people with the knowledge and confidence to take quick action, we are empowering Ohioans to make a real difference when an emergency arises,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “This model emergency action plan provides a helpful blueprint to get people trained and ready for an emergency.”
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine spoke at a Rise and Shine for Reading event to support Ashtabula County’s Imagination Library program. The First Lady also read a book with children from Ashtabula County Head Start.
Statewide, 410,792 children, or 62 % of the state’s eligible children are currently participating in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio mails children one high-quality, age-appropriate book each month until his or her 5th birthday. All Ohio children – from birth to age five – are eligible to be enrolled in the program at no cost to their family by signing up at: Ohioimaginationlibrary.org.
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced nearly $25.9 million in grants and planned tax credits to create opportunities for more Ohioans to achieve their dreams of homeownership.
The funding is part of the third round of the Welcome Home Ohio program, which is investing a total of $100 million in grants to help landbanks purchase, rehabilitate, or build qualifying residential properties for income-eligible Ohioans. Additionally, $25 million in nonrefundable tax credits remains available to landbanks and eligible developers for rehab and new construction projects once a property is sold.
“Safe, affordable housing opens doors to better opportunities for families and strengthens the fabric of our communities,” said Governor DeWine. “The Welcome Home Ohio program is creating pathways to homeownership for more Ohioans, while bringing new life to neighborhoods.”
"New jobs are being created in Ohio, and the population is growing in many communities. As a result, there is an increasing need for housing, and we must meet this demand to maintain affordability," said Lt. Governor Husted. "More of our children and grandchildren are choosing to stay in Ohio, so we need to ensure an adequate housing supply to meet this demand."
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Friday, October 25, 2024
In honor of the life and service of former Ohio Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson, Governor DeWine ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio until sunset on the day of her funeral.
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