Governor Mike DeWine




*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, January 28, 2022

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending January?28, 2022

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Body Worn Cameras Funding Awards [ [link removed] ]

On *Monday [ [link removed] ]*, Governor Mike DeWine awarded more than $4.7 million in grant funding to 109 local law enforcement agencies for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.?

"Body cameras have quickly become a necessary tool for modern policing," said Governor DeWine. "With these grants, more than four dozen law enforcement agencies that have never had body cameras before will be able to invest in this technology to help protect their officers and offer transparency to the public."?? ??

Of the 109 local law enforcement agencies receiving grants, 49 will use funding to create new body-worn camera programs. The other 60 agencies will dedicate funding toward expanding or upgrading existing technology.?In total, this funding will help agencies purchase around 1,700 new body cameras, as well as computer equipment, software, video storage, and more. ?



*DETAILS: Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program Grantees* [ [link removed] ]

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Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited the Ohio National Guard earlier this month before their deployment to various Ohio hospitals.

Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited the Ohio National Guard earlier this month before their deployment to various Ohio hospitals.

Governor DeWine also announced on?*Monday [ [link removed] ]?*that the Ohio National Guard is shifting resources to meet increasing needs in southern and western Ohio in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in Guard deployment include new support for testing locations in Cincinnati and Springfield.

As a result of decreasing testing demand, COVID-19 testing sites at the Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton led by Aultman Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, and the Walker Center in Cleveland led by Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals closed over the weekend. Summit County?s drive-thru testing location in Akron closed Jan. 16.

The Guard continues its mission to support the state?s hardest-hit hospitals as COVID-19 case rates have surged, driving hospitalizations and ICU admissions this month to their highest levels throughout the pandemic. Resources from closed testing locations are being shifted to support area hospitals or other Guard missions in other parts of the state. The Guard is offering support in every region of Ohio, whether for testing site support, or clinical or non-clinical support in hospitals.

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Lt. Governor stops by Westerville Area Chamber to talk about Intel's latest investment in Ohio.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted speaks to Westerville Area Chamber about Intel's latest investment in Ohio.

Additionally, Lt. Governor Jon Husted?visited?Westerville* Monday* morning to speak with the?Westerville Area Chamber about?Intel's historic investment in Ohio.

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On *Tuesday* [ [link removed] ], Governor DeWine made several appointments, including to the Commission on Minority Health, Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technology Committee, Underground Technical Committee, Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council, and more.

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Also on *Tuesday* [ [link removed] ], Governor DeWine announced the recipients of the 2022 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems) grant, which totals $3.5 million awarded to 212 fire departments in 57 counties throughout Ohio.?

"We are dedicated to helping Ohio's first responders by equipping them with state-of-the-art wireless digital communications," said Governor DeWine. "This grant will help our first responders save lives and be more effective in responding to everyday operations and emergency situations across the state."

MARCS Grant

The MARCS radio system allows first responders to seamlessly communicate, not only with each other, but with other agencies responding to an incident. MARCS radio system technology is advanced and the costs to acquire and operate can be significant. Priority funding goes to departments applying as part of a regional or county-wide effort, as well as?departments that show they are prepared to immediately begin using the MARCS radios upon receiving the award. The MARCS Grant is available annually to fire departments with service areas of 25,000 residents or less and up to $50,000 per department is available through this grant.?This funding cycle, the State Fire Marshal received more than $8.5 million in requests for the $3.5 million in total available funding.


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Lt. Governor speaks about Ohio's economic future at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Business Tax Conference.

Lt. Governor Husted speaks about Ohio's economic future at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Business Tax Conference.

Lt. Governor Husted?was in Columbus on *Tuesday* for the?Ohio Chamber?2022 Business Tax Conference. He and Ohio Business Roundtable's?Pat Tiberi discussed the state?s economic future, including Intel, and enhancing Ohio?s business and job climate.

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On *Wednesday* [ [link removed] ],?Governor DeWine announced that $14.9 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Supplemental Block Grants funds will be used to help strengthen Ohio?s statewide mental health and addiction care services system, specifically in the areas of youth prevention and early intervention services.

?We know that 75% of substance use disorders and mental illness begin before the age of 25, and prevention and early intervention strategies are vital to building resilience and opportunities for long-term health,? said Governor DeWine. ?These dollars will make key investments in substance use disorder and mental health prevention programs and treatment services to help Ohioans live their best and healthiest lives.?

?Through close partnerships and collaborations with our community partners, these investments will be targeted in ways that facilitate more responsive, agile, and effective interventions supporting lifelong health and recovery for all Ohioans,? said Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director Lori Criss.

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OCJS - Complete list of agencies receiving grants and the amounts [ [link removed] ]

Also on *Wednesday [ [link removed] ]*,?Governor DeWine announced over $2.5 million in grants for victim service agencies to support victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funding comes from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supplemental funding federal grant program. This ARPA supplemental funding for FVPSA is separate from the ARPA funding recently announced for law enforcement and first responders.

Administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety?s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), the FVPSA federal grant program is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to the support of emergency shelter and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. In total, 42 grants were awarded to 40 local agencies in 35 counties.

?We are happy to provide this funding to help advocates of all professional disciplines work together to respond to family violence and provide coordinated services that improve the public understanding of family violence and enhance all services for victims and their children,? said Governor DeWine.

For a complete list of agencies receiving grants and the amounts, please visit: [link removed] [ [link removed] ].


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Ohio's Top 10 Lakes for Fishing [ [link removed] ]

As of *Wednesday [ [link removed] ]*, the Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has tabulated the 2021 Fish Ohio submissions, and the results show that 8,943 anglers reeled in at least one qualifying fish last year. Submissions were high for Lake Erie walleye, as well as saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass at Ohio?s inland lakes. ?

?Fishing is a fun activity that can be shared with family and friends. Ohio?s lakes, rivers, and streams hold an abundance of trophy fish, and the Fish Ohio program celebrates the great catches made by Ohio?s anglers,? said Governor DeWine.??Whether you are fishing for walleye, bass, catfish, or panfish, the Buckeye State has many good fishing holes from Lake Erie to the Ohio River.?

The Fish Ohio program [ [link removed] ] highlights amazing catches at inland lakes and reservoirs, Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and other waterways for 25 of Ohio?s most popular sport fish. Those who catch a qualifying fish receive a Fish Ohio pin for their first entry and a master angler pin for catching four separate qualifying species in the same year. Each year?s pin features a different species, and in 2022, the headliner is a black crappie. Applications for a Fish Ohio pin are accepted at fishohio.gov [ [link removed] ].

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Lt. Governor Husted, Director of the Governor?s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced *Thursday* that 14 training providers located throughout the state will receive a total of $2.93 million in awards to support 2,336 credentials through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP). This is the second round of the initiative, which helps Ohioans who are low income, partially unemployed, or totally unemployed participate in a training program and receive one or more technology-focused credential(s) for free.

The selected training providers, which include four-year universities, career centers, and private businesses, will be reimbursed up to $3,000 for each completed technology-focused credential issued.

?IMAP gives individuals the opportunity to earn in-demand, technology skills so they can get higher-paying jobs in a very short amount of time,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?Ohio businesses across all industries need to compete in today?s economy, and this program provides them a pipeline of ready-to-go talent.?

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Also on *Thursday [ [link removed] ]*,?Governor DeWine issued a statement on the death of former Congressman Clarence ?Bud? Brown:

"Fran and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of our friend, Bud Brown. It was my honor to succeed Congressman Brown as the Representative from the old 7th?Congressional District. Bud had represented the District for 17 years, caring deeply about the District and his constituents. He listened to them, and every day, he worked to try and take care of their problems. He had an amazing constituent services team.?

"Bud Brown was a true statesman. We will miss him, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Joyce, and his children Clancy, Cate, and Roy and their families."??

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On *Friday [ [link removed] ]*,?Governor DeWine signed the following bill into law:?


* House Bill 93 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by Representative Cindy Abrams and Representative Jeff LaRe, makes changes to the Address Confidentiality Program administered by the Secretary of State and county recorder fees, modifies certain requirements for the 2022 primary election, and declares an emergency.?
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BWC

Also announced on *Friday [ [link removed] ]*, Ohio?s private employers would pay nearly $106 million less in premiums Compensation next fiscal year due to a 10% rate reduction proposed to the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation Board of Directors today.

If approved, this reduction would be the fourth straight reduction since Governor DeWine took office in 2019.

?At the request of Governor DeWine, we are proposing a new rate reduction for private employers,? said Administrator and CEO Stephanie McCloud. ?This proposed rate reduction confirms the dedication and hard work Ohio?s private employers have towards workplace safety.?

If approved by the board at its Feb. 25 meeting, the rate reduction would be effective July 1 and private employers would be paying close to $106 million less in this year?s premiums. It also would follow a 10% rate reduction for public employers ? counties, cities, schools and others ? that went into effect Jan. 1. Overall, the average rate levels for the 249,000 private and public Ohio employers in the BWC system are at their lowest in at least 40 years.

The proposed 10% rate cut represents an average statewide premium change including ?administrative costs. The actual premium paid by individual private employers depends on several factors, including the expected future claims costs in their industry, their company?s recent claims history, and their participation in various BWC programs.

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As of?*Friday*, there have been 2,562,412 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio. Additionally, 33,071 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths have occurred. A total of 106,919 people have been hospitalized, including 12,679 admissions to intensive care units.

*CASE DATA/VACCINE INFORMATION*

In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio:?coronavirus.ohio.gov [ [link removed] ].?

Ohio's central scheduling system:?gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov [ [link removed] ]

All vaccine providers:?vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov [ [link removed] ]

More vaccine information:?coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine [ [link removed] ]

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

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