Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending April 4, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited EHOVE Career Center in Milan to tour various programs that serve high school and adult students. EHOVE received awards through Super RAPIDS and the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant to purchase new equipment that the center is now using to enhance training and education for students.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the approval of four projects that will create 384 new jobs and retain nearly 1,600 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 $28 million in new payroll and spur more than $131 million in investments across Ohio.

Tressel with representatives with the Toledo Mud Hens at Tony Packos

Lt. Governor Tressel visited Tony Packos in Toledo to meet with Joe Napoli and his team from the Toledo Mud Hens.

DeWine Tressel attend groundbreaking for Bryan Career Technical Center

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel took part in a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on an all-new career technical center at Bryan Middle/High School in Williams County.

Supported by a $2.5 million Career Technical Education Equipment Grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the center marks the latest success story in the administration’s work to expand access to career technical education so more Ohio students can develop the skills they need to land a great job after graduation.

“Our career tech centers offer so much value to our communities. They help train and develop our young people with the skills they need to land the many in-demand jobs available in Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “This new center here at Bryan Middle/High School will give students their choice of technical instruction, and we are confident that this instruction will position them for success in Ohio’s job market.”

“This new building we are breaking ground on today aligns perfectly with the goals of Ohio’s Workforce Playbook. It will allow students from Bryan to take career tech classes right here on their home turf, and it will create the opportunity for more students to learn on the equipment that our businesses are using right now,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “We are investing in our students’ future, and this new space will benefit generations to come.”

Governor DeWine signed House Bill 54, the state’s $11 billion, two-year transportation budget.

The budget, which goes into effect July 1, includes funding for critical transportation infrastructure projects across the state.

“Transportation is vital to our state’s economy. It connects Ohioans to jobs, education, healthcare, and entertainment. This budget reaffirms our commitment to providing our great state with a transportation system that is safe, reliable, and prepared for the future,” said Governor DeWine.

“Ohio makes things and moves things,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “The transportation budget that the governor signed today will ensure that we can deliver on the projects that get people and products where they need to go safely.”

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, and Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey announced the approval of $8 million in funding for the latest round of ODHE’s Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) grants.

The RAPIDS program provides funding to Ohio public universities, community colleges, and career technical centers to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for students to use in education and training programs tailored to regional workforce needs.

“Our RAPIDS grants offer a unique opportunity for Ohio’s campuses and career technical centers to help address specific workforce needs at the local level,” said Governor DeWine. “On an individual level, these grants give our students a tremendous opportunity to learn and refine their skills on the same top-of-the-line equipment being used by cutting-edge businesses across Ohio.”

“Making sure we’re preparing our workforce of tomorrow to fill all of the incredible job opportunities in Ohio is really a team effort,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “By investing in this state-of-the-art equipment so more students can access it, and by taking regional workforce needs into consideration, this program will position more of our kids to be career ready the moment they graduate.”

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Governor DeWine met with students at the Ohio Department of Higher Education's annual Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase. The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is strengthening Ohio’s STEM workforce as job opportunities in these in-demand fields continue to grow across Ohio.

Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 24 into law, sponsored by State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), which adopts the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane.

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn visited Dayton to kick off the 2025 road construction season, which will invest a record $3.2 billion in road improvements, bridge updates, and safety projects.

“We know that drivers see ODOT’s orange barrels and cones as an inconvenience, but they are also a signal of progress and improvement,” said Governor DeWine. “This year’s transportation projects will continue to ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace, improving the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit Ohio.”

Allen County Children's Services luncheon

Governor DeWine attended Allen County Children's Services Community for Kids Luncheon to celebrate the incredible people in Allen County and across Ohio who are working every day to protect kids.

Lt. Governor Tressel visited the Lorain County Joint Vocational School (JVS) to learn about the region's workforce and economic development system. He toured the JVS and visited with students to hear about their high-demand industry sector programs including first responder careers, manufacturing, technology, and health care.

Lt. Governor Tressel joined the city of Cleveland for a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the demolition of the former National Acme industrial site. The project is funded with support from a $7.6 million Brownfield Remediation Grant. This effort will transform the property into a clean, development-ready site, aimed at creating new jobs and attracting new development

Friday, April 4, 2025

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel speak at press conference

As severe weather continues to impact Ohio, Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for ongoing rainfall and flash flooding this weekend, particularly in the southern half of the state.

A storm system that has been churning over the Midwest has already dropped significant rainfall throughout Ohio and is expected to bring continued heavy rain across the state this weekend. While this storm system is not expected to bring record levels of flooding, it is expected to cause moderate flooding, which hasn’t occurred in Ohio since 2021.

“Because this weather system has been lingering over Ohio, the ground is already saturated. More water will cause more flooding," said Governor DeWine "I encourage everyone to pay close attention to this storm system and be prepared."

"It's important to be ready for every situation," said Lt. Governor Tressel. "Flash flooding can happen very quickly. It's important to never drive, walk, or wade through flood water."

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