WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday, December 6, 2019

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

For the week ending December 6, 2019

On Monday, the?Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) released a statewide action plan?to analyze the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Ohio?s drinking water. This plan is following a call from Governor Mike DeWine?to prepare a plan to address potential threats to drinking water systems.?

On Tuesday,?Governor DeWine announced a new project that will expedite the process for certain former criminal offenders to apply to receive a pardon in Ohio. The Ohio Governor?s Expedited Pardon Project, which will operate in partnership among the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), The Ohio State University, and The University of Akron, will simplify Ohio?s lengthy clemency process for certain rehabilitated citizens who have consistently demonstrated that they?ve become contributing members of society.?

On Wednesday,?Governor DeWine joined Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Director Jeff Davis to address the Ohio Association of County Boards Annual Convention.

On Thursday,?Lt. Governor Jon Husted, joined by JobsOhio President and CIO J.P. Nauseef, traveled to Warren, Michigan for the signing of an agreement between General Motors (GM) and LG Chem that will create 1,100 new jobs in the Lordstown-area of Northeast Ohio for a total investment of up to $2.6 billion. Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted began engaging GM in conversations before they took office to secure a long-term commitment from the company to the state. The new facility will manufacture lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. You can read the full announcement here.

Also on Thursday, Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine took part in the Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting 2019 ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The program included children's choir performances and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event kicks off the Statehouse's 2019 holiday season, which includes free lunchtime holiday choir performances each weekday through December 20th.

Check out Governor DeWine's Week in Review video.?

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