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*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, June 27, 2025






Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending June 27, 2025

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*Monday, June 23, 2025*

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Ohio Ice Cream Trail Graphic [ [link removed] ]

Ohio's Ice Cream Trail returns [ [link removed] ] for the 8th year with a new record of 150 stops across the state. The trail highlights family-owned shops, beloved local favorites, and nationally recognized Ohio chains.

"Some of the best memories are made over a simple scoop of ice cream," said Governor Mike DeWine. "From small towns to big cities, every community has its own go-to spot—and Ohio's Ice Cream Trail is a celebration of those places and the people who make them special."



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Governor DeWine speaking with people at the Faces of Resilience fundraiser [ [link removed] ]

During the 15th annual Faces of Resilience fundraiser, Governor DeWine announced [ [link removed] ] early results of the statewide mental health initiative known as the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Study.

Launched in January 2024, this research initiative, led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's  [ [link removed] ]Center for Psychiatry and Resilience, seeks to identify the root causes of the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide and drug overdose. 

The statewide research project is funded by an initial $20 million grant from The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. [ [link removed] ] 

“What we are learning through SOAR is really underscoring the importance of understanding and improving mental health for all Ohioans,” Governor DeWine said. “We must continue to do everything we can to remove barriers and provide access to quality mental health care so that more Ohioans have the chance to live up to their God-given potential.,”



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*Tuesday, June 24, 2025*

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited Belmont County to celebrate the historic Black Horse Inn in Morristown. [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited [ [link removed] ] Belmont County to celebrate the launch of restoration work at the historic Black Horse Inn in Morristown. 

The building, which dates back to 1807, was a well-known stop for stagecoaches and westbound travelers along the Old National Road. The site was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad.  Once restored, the building will become the new home of Belmont County's Underground Railroad Museum, which is currently located in Flushing, Ohio. 

"When we invest in buildings like the Black Horse Inn, we help turn historic spaces into destinations that people want to visit and experience, and that means more tourism, more support for local businesses, and more opportunities for visitors to see what makes Appalachian Ohio so special," said Governor DeWine. "Soon, families, school groups, and others will come here to learn, to reflect, and to discover more of what Belmont County has to offer."



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*Wednesday, June 25, 2025*

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Transportation Improvement Districts $8.9 million for 26 projects in 19 counties [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced [ [link removed] ] funding for more than two dozen transportation projects that will support ongoing economic development across Ohio. 

ODOT, through its Office of Jobs and Commerce, is awarding $8.9 million in Transportation Improvement District Program funding to support 26 projects in 19 counties. The roadwork projects will provide access to developable land, create easier access to existing businesses, and alleviate traffic congestion around commercial areas.  The projects are expected to support more than 19,400 jobs and more than $3 billion in private-sector capital investments.

“By investing in transportation infrastructure that aligns with local and regional priorities, we’re helping to create jobs, strengthen communities, and attract private investment,” said Governor  DeWine. “These funds go directly to projects that position Ohio for success now and well into the future.”

“It’s hard for any business to succeed without road infrastructure to get people to and from their site,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “By supporting these transportation projects, we’re positioning Ohio for more jobs and economic development.”



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Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit ( Round 34) graphic [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced [ [link removed] ] more than $66 million in tax credits to support the preservation and revitalization of dozens of historic buildings throughout the state. 

The awards are a part of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which encourages private investment in the rehabilitation of historic structures by providing financial incentives for their redevelopment. 

“As Ohio’s cities and neighborhoods continue to grow and modernize, it’s essential that we honor and preserve the legacy that already exists,” said Governor DeWine. “These buildings are more than brick and mortar—they reflect the history of our communities and the generations of the past. Thanks to these tax credits, these buildings will contribute to Ohio’s future as well.” 

In total, 39 projects will be awarded $66,145,922 in tax credits to preserve 47 buildings across the state. The projects are expected to leverage approximately $518 million in private investments.  

“Many of the structures that will be renovated through this program are currently vacant and underused, but they all hold so much potential,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “As these buildings are turned into homes, businesses, offices, and manufacturing facilities, these sites will most certainly spark additional investment and revitalization in the surrounding areas.”



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*Thursday, June 26, 2025*

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Lt. Governor Tressel speaking at Millennium Control Systems ribbon-cutting [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Millennium Control Systems' new headquarters in Beachwood, which created 40 new jobs and retained 69. 



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*Friday, June 27, 2025*

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 Governor DeWine signed [ [link removed] ] the following bills into law: 


* House Bill 80 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville),  which makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.
* House Bill 81 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), which amends sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and repeals sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

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*Governor's Appointments for June 27, 2025* [ [link removed] ]


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