WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday, December 10, 2021

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending December 10, 2021

On Sunday, Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole.

"Today, America has lost a hero and a statesman, and Fran and I will dearly miss our friend. Bob Dole was a man of indisputable integrity, honor, and leadership, and I am proud and honored to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from this extraordinary man.? ?

"We send our love to Elizabeth and his daughter Robin."

On Monday, Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of assistance for 10 projects set to create 946 new jobs and retain 2,485 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 $50 million in new payroll and spur more than $296 million in investments across Ohio.

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted were joined by legislators and first responders to announce a proposal to award $250M in grants.

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted were joined by legislators and first responders to announce a proposal to award $250-million in grants to agencies that serve and protect.

Also on Monday, Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted announced a proposal to direct hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding to law enforcement and other first-responder agencies?to combat violent crime, recruit the next generation of first responders, and enhance wellness resources specifically for peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and others.?

The Governor and Lt. Governor made the announcement alongside representatives from the Ohio General Assembly, Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA), Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Prosecutor's Association, Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio Fire Marshal's Office, City of Middletown, and City of Findlay.?

Lt. Governor Husted hosts a special event featuring Ohio's most innovative faculty members.

On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Husted, Director of InnovateOhio, hosted a special event showcasing Ohio innovators hailing from universities across the state.?PITCH X: From Lab to Market?is a series of videos featuring university entrepreneurs discussing their technologies, which are headed toward commercialization. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to connect university research with private sector investment as Ohio grows its innovation economy.

?In labs across Ohio, our university faculty are discovering breakthroughs, many of which could be transformative in solving some of the world?s biggest challenges,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?PITCH X provides a platform for showcasing Ohio?s IP talent and promoting a culture of innovation throughout Ohio.?

Governor DeWine stands outside of the Fort Morrow Fire Department with Mayor of Waldo Bruce Baker, several law enforcement officers, and representatives from DelCo Water.

Also on Tuesday, Governor DeWine was in Marion County where he announced the third and final round of Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grant awards, which will provide funds for more than 100 projects impacting every county in Ohio.?

Del-Co Water Company in Marion County will receive a $2.5 million grant to provide a water
distribution system for the village of Waldo. The village does not have a centralized potable water system. This project will benefit 300 people.

Additionally, on Tuesday, Governor DeWine signed the following Executive Order:

Executive Order 2021-16D: The Emergency Adoption of Rules 122:31-1-01, 122:31-1-02, 122:31-1-03, 122:31-1-04, 122:31-1-05, 122:31-1-06, 122:32-1-01, 122:32-1-02, 122:32-1-03, 122:32-1-04, 122:32-1-05, and 122:32-1-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Development.

Governor DeWine and First Lady DeWine pose alongside Cedarville Elementary students during their tour of the Statehouse.

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine pose with Cedarville Elementary students by the Governor's Office during their tour.

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine pose by the new interactive exhibit which provides facts on all 88 of Ohio's counties.

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine gave students from Cedarville Elementary School a tour of the Ohio Statehouse and the Governor's office on Tuesday, teaching the students about the state's capitol and history.

Earlier that day, the Governor and First Lady visited?the new interactive exhibit at the Statehouse. Twenty-five years ago, the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) helped provide the floor map in what's now known as the Map Room in the Statehouse. This week, CCAO unveiled a display to depict the importance of the state-county relationship and teach facts about Ohio's 88 counties.?

Lt. Governor Husted speaks at the dedication of the Statehouse's new interactive counties exhibit.

Lt. Governor Husted provided remarks the following day at the dedication event for the Ohio counties interactive Statehouse display, where he was able to read his home county's profile.

First Lady Fran DeWine is greeted by Elementary students at Lake Geauga High School who made her a welcome sign.

Elementary students at Lake-Geauga Head Start in Painseville present a welcome sign to the First Lady.

On Wednesday,?First Lady DeWine promoted the Ohio Governor?s Imagination Library at book readings in?Geauga, Ashtabula, and Lake County. In Cuyahoga County, First Lady DeWine held a press conference where she was joined by several other speakers to celebrate enrolling over 300,000 kids in the program.

First Lady Fran DeWine reads to children at Centers McMillan Early Learning.

Governor DeWine speaks to County Commissioners and Engineers at their annual winter conference.

Governor DeWine speaks to County Commissioners and County Engineers at their annual meeting.

Also on Wednesday, Governor DeWine provided remarks at the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) and County Engineers Association of Ohio's (CEAO) joint annual winter conference in Columbus.

Governor DeWine announces that Massillon will receive a $618,914 grant to replace a failing sanitary sewer and water main.

Later on Wednesday, Governor DeWine traveled to Stark County where he announced that Massillon will receive a $618.914 grant, as a part of the Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grant program, to replace a failing sanitary sewer and water main.?

Lt. Governor Husted announces the latest Ohio BUILDS grant to Newark that will help improve drinking water and bring sewage treatment capacity.

Lt. Governor Husted?was in Newark on Wednesday to announce two Ohio BUILDS grants being awarded in Licking County. The grant program provides nearly $250 million to improve access to drinking water and bring sewage treatment capacity to areas.

The Lt. Governor, Director of the Governor?s Office of Workforce Transformation, also announced the results of the October round of TechCred on Wednesday, which will provide the opportunity for?Ohioans to earn 2,997 tech-focused credentials.

?TechCred helps businesses of all sizes upskill current and prospective employees with the tech skills they need to compete in today?s economy,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?As Ohio continues to create jobs faster than we can fill them, it is important that TechCred adapts to the needs of employers. We are implementing updates to the program that will streamline the process for businesses, helping more Ohioans learn new skills that can lead to a higher wage.?

Governor DeWine and Trumbull County representatives break the ground on one of their upcoming water and sewer infrastructure projects.

On Thursday, Governor DeWine stopped by Mineral Ridge, a recipient of the third round of Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grant program.?Trumbull County will receive a $3 million grant to construct an elevated water storage tank and booster pump station to stabilize pressure and volume throughout the entire Mineral Ridge Public Water System.

Lt. Governor Husted announces the Ohio BUILDS grant that Greenville is being awarded.

Lt. Governor Husted announces the Ohio BUILDS grant being awarded to Greenville.

Lt. Governor Husted also visited Darke County on Thursday to announce that the City of Greenville will receive $1.44 million through the Ohio BUILDS drinking water infrastructure grant to install a new transmission water main from the city?s water treatment plant to serve the city?s water system on the south side of town.

First Lady DeWine speaks about the recent announcement of enrolling 300,000 children in the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library.

Also on Thursday,?First Lady DeWine promoted the Ohio Governor?s Imagination Library program in central Ohio. First Lady DeWine hosted a press conference in Columbus to celebrating the Ohio Governor?s Imagination Library latest accomplishment. She then hosted three book readings in Coshocton County, Knox County, and Morrow County.

As of?Friday, there have been 1,717,876 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio. Additionally, 26,851 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths have occurred. A total of 87,504 people have been hospitalized, including 10,868 admissions to intensive care units.

CASE DATA/VACCINE INFORMATION

In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio:?coronavirus.ohio.gov.?

Ohio's central scheduling system:?gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

Ohio mass vaccination information:?coronavirus.ohio.gov/massvaccinationclinics

All vaccine providers:?vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov

More vaccine information:?coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine

For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit?coronavirus.ohio.gov?or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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