WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday, December 20, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending December 20, 2024

Monday, December 16, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, the Ohio Department of Development, and JobsOhio announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest an estimated $10 billion in additional funding to expand its data center infrastructure across greater Ohio, creating hundreds of new, well-paying jobs by the end of 2030 and strengthening the state’s role as a major technology hub.

The new data centers will contain computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment, and other forms of technology infrastructure used to power cloud computing, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

“As reliance on digital services continues to grow, so does the importance of data centers; they are critical to today’s modern economy,” said Governor DeWine. “AWS’s substantial investment in Ohio will help keep our state at the forefront of the global technology.”

“These are significant investments from AWS that support Ohio’s growing reputation as the tech hub of the Midwest,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Artificial Intelligence and data centers are crucial to America’s economic superiority because they drive innovation, support high-tech industries, enhance productivity across sectors, and enable the analysis and management of vast data essential for global competitiveness.”

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted announced the approval of 14 projects that will create 1,202 new jobs and retain 2,978 jobs statewide.   During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in more than $82 million in new payroll and spur more than $283 million in investments across Ohio.

Governor DeWine attended the unveiling of the new Abraham Lincoln statue in Salem, Ohio. Salem holds significant historical importance as one of the key Ohio stations on the Underground Railroad. Given the city's vital role in supporting President Lincoln's efforts to emancipate slaves, it is especially fitting that the statue stands in Salem's newly designated Lincoln Plaza in the heart of the town square.

Governor DeWine and Ohio Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Steven Schierholt announced that Ohio’s prescription drug monitoring program, known as the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System, will begin alerting healthcare providers about patients who have experienced a non-fatal drug overdose. These alerts are intended to improve care coordination and promote access to medication for opioid use disorder and other tools to prevent fatal overdoses.

“The goal of this alert is to give us an extra chance to save someone’s life,” said Governor DeWine. “The research shows us that people who have recently experienced a non-fatal overdose are at a higher risk to overdose again in the near future, and that they often have regular interactions with the healthcare system – including pharmacists and prescribers. This new alert system will be a valuable tool allowing our healthcare providers the opportunity to educate and offer treatment and prevention options to these individuals before a tragedy occurs.”

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted released the following statements on the Ohio Department of Medicaid's plan to once again add a fair work requirement for Medicaid expansion enrollees.

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted attended the meeting of Ohio's 150th Electoral College to certify the 2024 presidential election.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2024-09D: The Emergency Amendment of Rule 4123-6-08 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Lt. Governor Husted visited Mater Preparatory Academy to talk with students about what they're learning - multiplication tables and supply and demand.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Friday, December 20, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs Senate Bill 109 alongside State Medical Board Executive Director Stephanie Loucka, Board President Dr. Jonathan Feibel, and State Sen. Bob Hackett (R-London) during a ceremony Friday at the Ohio Statehouse

Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 109,  significantly strengthening the authority of the State Medical Board of Ohio to hold sexually abusive medical professionals accountable.

“This bill represents a major step forward in our ongoing efforts as a state to better protect Ohio patients,” said Governor DeWine. “It increases accountability for doctors, increases transparency for patients and the public, and gives our Medical Board the ability to intervene faster when misconduct is occurring. Ultimately, this bill will empower more people to take action when something is wrong.”

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