Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending October 24, 2025

Monday, October 20, 2025

Governor DeWine speaking to students at Catholic Central about the importance of wearing their seatbelts.

In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Governor DeWine visited Catholic Central in Springfield to speak to students about the importance of wearing their seatbelts. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office and the Springfield community are working hard to spread the message that everyone should buckle up in every seat for every trip.

Governor and First Lady DeWine and others posing together after touring the Braxton Miller Springfield Sports Academy.

Governor and First Lady Fran DeWine visited the Braxton Miller Springfield Sports Academy, to see how Miller, former Ohio State football quarterback and wide receiver, is supporting students through an education model that blends athletics and academics.

Lt. Governor Tressel working with students on a Team Tressel Fitness Challenge activity.

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited Gibsonburg Middle School to kick off the Silver Level of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge and recognize a group of students as Youth of the Year for helping a classmate reach his fitness goal.

Governor DeWine signed the following bills into law:

House Bill 57, sponsored by State Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), regarding school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs.
House Bill 144, sponsored by State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) and State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell), to expand the communication disability database to include any person with a disability, to expand access to that database through countywide 9-1-1 systems, and to name this act "Keith's Law."

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Lt. Governor Tressel posing with Professor Julie Jones and her Sport Organization class at the University of Akron.

Lt. Governor Tressel visited the University of Akron and spoke with Professor Julie Jones and her Sport Organization class about leadership and purpose in sports.

Lt. Governor Tressel at Kidder Elementary school getting students excited about the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

Lt. Governor Tressel visited the Kidder Elementary Blue Devils to see how they’re taking on the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

Governor DeWine speaking to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Former United States Senator Rob Portman.

Governor DeWine joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Former United States Senator Rob Potman in Cincinnati for a fireside chat to talk about navigating bipartisanship.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel hosted a small Trick or Treat parade in their Columbus office.

Lt. Governor Tressel speaking to Wiggin Street Elementary students.

Lt. Governor Tressel visited Wiggin Street Elementary. The Lt. Governor's school visits help remind students that fitness isn’t just about workouts, it’s about confidence, energy, and teamwork.

Governor and First Lady DeWine speaking at Momentum: Writing the Next Chapter for Ohio's Youngest Children with Groundwork Ohio.

Governor and First Lady DeWine celebrated with Groundwork Ohio for its work advocating for Ohio’s children and families.

Friday, October 24, 2025

Governor and First Lady DeWine posing with Fayetteville-Perry Elementary School students and staff.

Governor and First Lady DeWine visited Fayetteville-Perry Elementary School to observe a literacy lesson focused on the science of reading and met with Salli Swisher, who was recognized as a 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year. After visiting the classroom, the DeWines walked through the construction site of the district's new Wellness and Innovation Center, made possible with support from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

Map graphic of the state of Ohio outlining which counties are served by each grant recipient

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced $6 million in grant funding to help expand access to driver training in Ohio.

As part of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office's (OTSO) Drive to Succeed Program, four educational service centers (ESCs) in Ohio will receive funding to provide driver training scholarships to eligible new drivers under age 21. The $6 million in grants is expected to fund scholarships for more than 10,000 Ohio students across all 88 counties.

The East Central Ohio Educational Service Center, Fairfield County Educational Service Center, Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, and North Central Ohio Educational Service Center will each receive $1.5 million over the next two years to provide scholarships to students in their designated regions.

“Being able to drive opens doors to jobs, school, and so many aspects of daily life,” said Governor DeWine. “Through the Drive to Succeed program, we are making sure that more young people across Ohio have the chance to safely earn their license and build a stronger future for themselves.”

“Safe driving starts with access to strong driver education,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “With this funding, we are helping to ensure that cost is not a barrier to learning the skills needed to be a safe and responsible driver.”

Governor and First Lady DeWine posing with students and faculty from Putman Elementary School.

Governor DeWine visited Putman Elementary School in Blanchester as part of a new effort to celebrate schools across the state that are making their students better readers.

The visit marked the first stop of the Governor’s Literacy Leaders Tour – a new initiative to highlight schools that have embraced the Science of Reading and are making great strides in literacy education.

“Reading is the key to success for our kids in school and throughout life,” said Governor DeWine. “Across Ohio, we’re seeing the difference that proven reading instruction can make. Every day, teachers using the Science of Reading are seeing amazing results. Their students are more excited to read than ever, and they are making major gains in literacy achievement.”

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