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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday, November 15, 2024
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review
For the week ending November 15, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn announced the award of $100 million in federal grant funding that will be used in communities across the state to advance ongoing efforts to fight opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths.
Four rounds of State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) grant funds have been awarded throughout Ohio. These SOS 4.0 grants were received by OhioMHAS through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support local organizations that offer prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery services for Ohioans struggling with an opioid or stimulant use disorder.
“In Ohio, we’ve put into action one of the nation’s most comprehensive and aggressive strategies for fighting substance use and preventing overdose deaths – and these SOS grants are a key piece of the puzzle,” said Governor DeWine. “We are empowering our local partners to advance their work to protect communities and families from the devastating consequences of opioids and other substances. Ohio’s overdose death rate has started to decrease significantly in recent years, and our goal is to use these grants to continue this encouraging progress.”
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 During a ceremony at Lake Hope State Park, Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz officially designated Raccoon Creek as Ohio’s newest state scenic river.
The designation makes Raccoon Creek the 16th state scenic river in Ohio and the first in the state’s southeastern region. The creek flows for more than 100 miles through parts of Vinton, Meigs, and Gallia counties.
“As we designate Raccoon Creek as a state scenic river today, we are celebrating the health of this waterway while capping off a true comeback story,” said Governor DeWine. “Once considered 'nearly lifeless,' Raccoon Creek is now home to more than 90 species of fish and serves as an example of what we can achieve when water quality is prioritized at the state, local, and federal levels.”
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted toured the Voice of Hope Pregnancy and Family Center in Marion to honor National Adoption Month and recognize the center’s vital support for Ohio families. |
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Governor DeWine welcomed district finalists and the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year, Daneé Pinckney, to the Ohio Statehouse. |
Governor DeWine spoke at the 2024 Ohio Business Roundtable annual meeting in Columbus, where CEOs from across the state gathered under the theme "Fueling the Future." Governor DeWine discussed energy supply, his goals for the remainder of the administration, and his budget priorities. |
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Lt. Governor Husted also spoke at the 2024 Ohio Business Roundtable annual meeting. The Lt. Governor emphasized how a “Made in America” economy requires increased energy to power a strong domestic supply chain, crucial for our economic and national security. |
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Lt. Governor Husted visited Millstream Career Center in Findlay for its groundbreaking on a new manufacturing and industrial robotics facility and an engineering and robotics lab that will serve 120 more students. |
Lt. Governor Husted joined manufacturing leaders at the Ohio Manufacturers' Association Workforce Summit where he discussed workforce as one of the most important issues facing our state and nation. |
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Friday, November 15, 2024
Lt. Governor Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced that 16 training providers located across Ohio will receive a total of $7.1 million to provide training for technology-focused credentials at no cost through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP).
"Career credentials show that someone has the skills and know-how to get the job done right, giving businesses confidence in hiring them," said Lt. Governor Husted. "For the person earning them, credentials open doors to better opportunities, providing for higher pay and more job security."
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