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*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, February 7, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending February 7, 2025

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*Monday, February 3, 2025*

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East Palestine [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine joined Vice President JD Vance, Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in East Palestine to mark the two-year anniversary of the train derailment. 

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Budget unveil [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine and Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Director Kim Murnieks introduced [ [link removed] ] the 2026-2027 executive budget [ [link removed] ] and outlined the priorities of the DeWine Administration’s proposal.  

“Our executive budget is all about investing in Ohio’s greatest asset, our people,” said Governor DeWine. “The budget I am sending to the legislature today continues to build on the things that make Ohio the Heart of it All: our children and our families, our students and our workforce, and our businesses and our communities. Importantly, this budget is also designed to ensure that Ohio’s strong economic growth continues for years to come.” 



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*Tuesday, February 4, 2025*

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Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2025-01D [ [link removed] ]: Return to Office for State of Ohio Employees.

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Zanesville Drivers Ed [ [link removed] ]

In Zanesville, Governor DeWine visited [ [link removed] ] Zanesville High School to tour the in-school driver's education program that operates in partnership with the Muskingum Ohio Valley Education Service Center. The program was created in October 2022 and has since provided essential driver's education to more than 1,800 students. 

As part of his executive budget, Governor DeWine proposes the creation of a grant program to help more schools launch similar driver training programs. 

"We must help ensure that as our teenagers get older, they are safe while driving on Ohio’s roads," said Governor DeWine. "Unfortunately, current driver training programs are simply out of reach for many families. Now is the time to put driver’s education back into our high schools."



YMCA Childcare center [ [link removed] ]

In Perrysburg, Governor DeWine visited the YMCA Child Development Center at Owens Community College to tour the facility and discuss how giving families access to affordable, quality childcare stimulates the state’s workforce and economy. The center serves families that are eligible for support through Ohio's Childcare Choice Voucher Program, which continues to be a priority in the Governor's new budget proposal. 

"For far too many working parents, finding affordable and quality childcare has become difficult," said Governor DeWine. "It is time that we help families lift this burden and create a stronger workforce in Ohio."



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*Wednesday, February 5, 2025*

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DeWine at podium [ [link removed] ]

While in Dayton for the annual meeting of the Dayton Development Coalition, Governor DeWine discussed [ [link removed] ] the importance of investing to create a cybersecurity workforce to protect critical infrastructure. 

"Ohio’s growing economy needs a specialized workforce that is skilled in protecting the data systems of public and private employers," said Governor DeWine. "We will continue to fund the Ohio Digital Academy [ [link removed] ] in this budget to generate high-tech workforce capacity and meet Ohio's advanced technology and cybersecurity needs." 



DeWine at University of Cincinnati [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine also visited the University of Cincinnati (UC) to meet with university leadership, students, and regional employers to discuss UC’s cooperative education program, known as co-ops. The co-op model, which was invented at UC more than 100 years ago, connects students with employers – providing an opportunity for these students to gain firsthand experience with in-demand jobs as part of their education experience.

The Governor’s proposed executive budget requires all state colleges and universities to offer a dedicated work-based learning program.

“Work-based learning opportunities like co-ops, internship, or externship programs are a win-win for students, colleges, and employers,” said Governor DeWine. “Many of these roles are paid, giving students the chance to earn money while also getting the real-world experience that will prepare them to excel as they launch their careers.”



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Governor DeWine announced [ [link removed] ] that four institutions of higher education will receive awards to offer Ohio’s Teacher Bootcamp Program, creating first-hand experiences for up to 667 Ohio educators. Teacher bootcamps place educators into local businesses to help expose them to the in-demand career skillsets their communities need so they can better prepare students to be career-ready upon graduation.

“Teacher bootcamps provide an opportunity for educators and local businesses to collaborate to ensure that students learn the skills that businesses in their own communities are looking for,” said Governor DeWine. “This is a win for educators, businesses, and — most importantly— Ohio students.”

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Governor DeWine released a statement following the shooting at a warehouse in New Albany. 

"My heart goes out to all the victims and their families impacted by the tragedy in New Albany. I also want to thank the many law enforcement agencies that have been involved in investigating the crime and apprehending the alleged gunman."

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*Thursday, February 6, 2025*

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Special Olympics event in Cleveland [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine joins the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, leaders and athletes with Special Olympics Ohio, members of the Special Olympics Bid Evaluation Committee, and others in support of Cleveland's bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics Games.

Governor DeWine joined [ [link removed] ] leaders from the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Special Olympics Ohio for a ceremony in support of efforts to bring the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games to Cleveland.

Cleveland is one of two finalist cities in the U.S. vying to land the national event. This week, members of the Special Olympics Bid Evaluation Committee have been in Cleveland to tour potential venues like Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and AHL’s Cleveland Monsters is a proposed location for the games’ ceremonies and was the site of Thursday's event.

“Cleveland is the perfect home for the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games, its athletes, families, and fans across the country,” said Governor DeWine. “We are fully committed to bringing a national sporting event with so much heart right here to "Ohio, The Heart of it All". This is a great opportunity to showcase the best of our state, in a city that is known for the welcoming spirit of its people and its world-class venues.”

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Governor DeWine announced [ [link removed] ] that he has authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to support Ashtabula County with expenses related to the winter storm that impacted the area from November 29, 2024, through December 5, 2024. 

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*Friday, February 7, 2025*

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I-471 bridge [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced [ [link removed] ] that the southbound lanes of Interstate 471 approaching the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge will reopen on Sunday evening, exactly 100 days after the roadway was severely damaged by fire.

“Reopening southbound access to this bridge in just over three months is a tremendous accomplishment," said Governor DeWine. "The closure of these lanes wasn't only an inconvenience but also a disruption to the supply chain. I applaud our ODOT team and their partners for working hard to finish the project ahead of schedule."



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