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*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, October 4, 2019

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending October 4, 2019"



On *Monday,*Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announcedthe approval of assistance for seven projects [ [link removed] ] set to create 845 new jobs and retain 319 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $48 million in new payroll and spur more than $12 million in investments across Ohio.

On *Tuesday*,Governor DeWine announced that as a result of increasing pulmonary complications caused by vaping, he announced a long-term effort to curb youth vaping and supporting a legislative push to ban flavored e-cigarette products [ [link removed] ].

Governor DeWine announcing a long term effort to curb youth vaping and supporting a legislative push

On *Wednesday*, Governor DeWine announced the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and American Electric Power (AEP) have reached an agreement that will secure more than 31,000 acres of public land [ [link removed] ] in perpetuity for conservation and outdoor recreation. The land is in Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Guernsey counties in eastern Ohio and will be acquired in parcels over the next two years.

Governor Dewine announced 31,000-acre public land acquisition

Also on *Wednesday*, Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Northwest and Western Ohio for events in Perrysburg, Lima, and Wapakoneta to raise awareness for the administrations new TechCred program, which launched last week. The events, held at local businesses, community colleges, and career centers, are designed to get businesses and training centers connected with the new program during its first open enrollment period, which continues through October 31st at TechCred.Ohio.gov [ [link removed] ].

On *Thursday,*First Lady Fran DeWine visited Stark County District Library to promote a new reading program [ [link removed] ].

On *Friday*, Governor DeWine visited Jergens, Inc. in Cleveland to recognize Manufacturing Day in Ohio. Governor DeWine toured the facility and discussed Jergens' workforce training programs.

Governor DeWine visited Jergens in Cleveland

*Check out Governor DeWine's Week in Review Video [ [link removed] ].*

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