Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review
For the week ending June 20, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses:
"Fran and I are horrified by the attacks on Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in their respective homes this morning.
"We are praying for their families and for law enforcement as they work to find and arrest the assailant.
"We condemn this terrible act of violence and send our sincere sympathies to the victims and their families."
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel issued the following statement regarding the shootings:
"Ellen and I are praying for the victims in Minnesota and their families. And we are keeping law enforcement and first responders in our thoughts as they work to apprehend and arrest the suspect. "
Monday, June 16, 2025
Governor DeWine signed the following Executive Order:
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Executive Order 2025-02D: The Emergency Amendment of Rule 5160-2-30 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Medicaid
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Charles Norman announced that the state has saved Ohioans more than 10 million trips to the BMV thanks to technology upgrades that allow certain transactions to take place without an in-person visit.
"We've put significant focus on using technology to save customers' valuable time and cut down on congestion at BMV deputy registrar locations across the state," said Governor DeWine. "This milestone demonstrates the importance of these upgrades, which have made BMV services more accessible and efficient."
"Ohio has definitely been ahead of the game in modernizing BMV services," said Lt. Governor Tressel. "No one enjoys waiting in long lines, and giving Ohioans the option to conduct more business online reduces wait times for those who do visit the BMV in person."
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Governor DeWine participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the expansion and renovation of the Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio. The Lindner Center of Hope offers comprehensive treatment for individuals who are experiencing mental health issues and addiction. |
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Lt. Governor Tressel gave the keynote at the Dayton Business Journal Workforce Forum where he shared the need for ongoing awareness about opportunities for Ohioans across the state. |
Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced a $7.6 million investment in infrastructure and education to improve safety for K-12 students who walk or bike to school.
A total of 24 projects across 12 counties were selected to receive funding through ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program. This statewide initiative helps communities build and improve transportation infrastructure — like sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic-calming features — around schools.
“These are more than just transportation projects, they are investments in the health, safety, and future of our children,” said Governor DeWine. “These funds will help ensure more Ohio students have safe, accessible options to get to school.”
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Lt. Governor Tressel spoke at the 2025 LifeTown Legends Luncheon and helped present awards honoring the hard work LifeTown does- from teaching critical life skills to helping kids with disabilities develop independence.
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Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel hosted some of the Lt. Governor's former players and friends at the Governor's Residence. They came together to discuss ways to continue improving the lives of young Ohioans, enabling them to become the best versions of themselves through fitness, education, and life skills. |
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Governor DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear unveiled the design of the state-of-the-art companion bridge to be built as part of the 8-mile Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
This announcement marks a major milestone in one of the nation's most significant transportation investments that will improve safety and strengthen economic development opportunities.
"As we went through the designs, we wanted this bridge to be cost effective, functional, and safe, but we also wanted it to look good," said Governor DeWine. "This bridge will become an iconic part of the Cincinnati skyline and a landmark gateway that honors our states' excellence in engineering, transforms the daily commute, and keeps commerce moving."
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
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