YEAR ONE OF GOV. MIKE DEWINE

Since Mike DeWine took office in January, he has signed one unconstitutional abortion ban and zero bills to deal with gun violence, pushed forward with punishing and self-defeating Medicaid work requirements, diverted millions of dollars from public schools to private school vouchers and stood by as more than 4,000 jobs have left Ohio.

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"All the rhetoric in the world can't change the sad reality that 2019 is on track to be the first year since 2009 -- the height of the Great Recession -- that Ohio has lost jobs," said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. "As Ohio struggles economically, rather than pursuing reforms and investments to lift Ohio's flagging economy, Mike DeWine and the Ohio GOP have dedicated most of their energies to doing the bidding of right-wing extremists and special-interest groups."

WE'RE HIRING

We're searching for great candidates to join the Ohio Democratic Party team! Our listings range from entry- to senior-level jobs. If you or someone you know is interested, a list of positions and how to apply can be found here: [link removed]


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Here are five important stories you may have missed this week...

Columbus Dispatch: Ohio Democrats hope "boots on the ground" will end GOP supermajorities in legislature [link removed]
Advance Ohio: Candidates declare for two 2020 Ohio Supreme Court races, with control of the court on the line [link removed]
Toledo Blade: Committee didn't finish the assignment on school letter grades [link removed]
New York Times: There Are Economic Warning Signs for Trump in the Midwest [link removed]
NPR: After 2 Years, Trump Tax Cuts Have Failed To Deliver On GOP's Promises [link removed]


UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the Ohio Democratic Party holiday party tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 21, in Columbus. RSVP here!


Additional events:

Saturday, Dec. 21 -- Worthington Area Democratic Club Holiday Celebration [link removed]
Friday, Dec. 27 -- Reynoldsburg City Officials Swearing-In [link removed]
Tuesday, Dec. 31 -- Wood County Young Democrats New Year's Eve Celebration [link removed]
Thursday, Jan. 2 -- Sam Melden for Toledo City Council Swearing-In [link removed]
Thursday, Jan. 2 -- Merisa Bowers for Gahanna City Council Swearing-In [link removed]
Sunday, Jan. 5 -- Lunch with Madison County Democratic Party and Judge Jennifer Brunner [link removed]
Monday, Jan. 6 -- Anthony Caldwell for South-Western City Schools Swearing-In [link removed]
Tuesday, Jan. 7 -- Democratic National Convention Delegate Pre-Primary Caucuses [link removed]
Thursday, Jan. 9 -- Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party Celebration [link removed]
Monday, Jan. 13 -- Michaela Burriss for Upper Arlington City Council Swearing-In [link removed]
Thursday, Jan. 16 -- Jessica D'Varga for Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Swearing-In [link removed]
Saturday, Jan. 18 -- Ohio Young Democrats Winter Meeting in Columbus [link removed]
Friday, Jan. 24 -- IGNITE The Capitol: Ohio Advocacy Training in Columbus [link removed]----
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