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Ohio Announces $6 Million in ARC POWER Grants for Appalachian Region

29 Sep 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio directs more than $6 million in federal ARC POWER funding to five projects supporting workforce training and economic development in coal-impacted Appalachian communities.

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DeWine Moves to End E-Check Emissions Testing in Northeast Ohio

29 Sep 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor DeWine directs Ohio EPA to begin ending E-Check after the Cleveland area met federal ozone standards. Public comment opens next month, with a request to U.S. EPA due by year's end.

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DeWine, Columbus Crew Bring Vision Care to Every Whitehall Elementary Student

28 Sep 2026 4:09 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Columbus Crew marked a Whitehall event where every elementary student in the district received vision services through OhioSEE and its optical partners.

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Ohio Approves Five Projects Set to Create 1,173 Jobs and $431 Million in Investments

28 Sep 2026 11:16 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Tax Credit Authority backs five projects from Neptune North, Growscape, Polyethics, Sebang Lithium Battery and Wal-Mart, creating 1,173 jobs and retaining 601 statewide.

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DeWine Week in Review: $273M Energy Grant, Space Academy Bid, Dolly Parton Day

25 Sep 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio lands a $273 million federal grant for electric infrastructure, forms a steering group for a U.S. Space Academy bid, and declares a state of emergency for flooded counties.

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DeWines Mark Dolly Parton Day at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

25 Sep 2026 3:10 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine celebrated Dolly Parton Day in Cleveland, where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame donated $2 per ticket to the Literacy Cooperative.

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Ohio Wins $9 Million Federal Grant to Expand Career Exploration for Students

25 Sep 2026 11:31 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio is one of five national awardees and one of two receiving the maximum amount, funding the Career Connections Framework and 10 early-adopter schools and districts.

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DeWines Mark Dolly Parton Day at Kroger, Backing Imagination Library

25 Sep 2026 11:16 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine celebrated Dolly Parton Day at a Dublin Kroger, where shoppers can round up to support food banks and the Imagination Library of Ohio.

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DeWine Announces $13.5 Million for Ohio Public Transit to Connect Workers to Jobs

25 Sep 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio awards $13.5 million through the Workforce Mobility Partnership Program to fund 19 transit projects in 13 counties, linking residents to employment centers.

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DeWine Announces $273 Million U.S. DOE Grant to Upgrade Ohio's Electric Grid

24 Sep 2026 4:18 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio receives a $273 million federal grant under the SPARK initiative to modernize high-voltage transmission, with $137 million going to PUCO to add grid capacity without new power plants.

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Ohio Governor DeWine Declares State of Emergency in 19 Counties After Severe Flooding

22 Sep 2026 6:45 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency in 19 Ohio counties after severe weather and flooding, directing state agencies to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts.

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DeWine, First Lady Open New Storybook Trail at East Harbor State Park

21 Sep 2026 4:29 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio leaders cut the ribbon on a new half-mile Storybook Trail at East Harbor State Park, featuring "Blue Sky White Stars" and a tree planted in honor of Dolly Parton.

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DeWine Forms Steering Group for Ohio's U.S. Space Academy Bid

21 Sep 2026 1:56 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine names an 11-member steering group, chaired by Development Director Lydia Mihalik, to prepare the state's response to NASA's Request for Information on hosting the U.S. Space Academy.

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Ohio School Report Cards Show Five-Year High in Literacy Proficiency

18 Sep 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio's 2026 School Report Cards show English language arts proficiency at a five-year high of 62.2% after the first full year of Science of Reading instruction, Governor DeWine announced.

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Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine Honors Dolly Parton as Imagination Library of Ohio Reaches 432,000 Children

18 Sep 2026 3:45 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Fran DeWine celebrated Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio at the 2026 First Lady's Luncheon with Trisha Yearwood, touting 28 million books gifted and the nation's largest program.

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Ohio School Report Cards Show Five-Year High in Literacy Proficiency

15 Sep 2026 12:14 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio's 2026 School Report Cards show English language arts proficiency at a five-year high of 62.2% after the first full year of Science of Reading instruction, with math, attendance and readiness also improving.

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Ohio Governor DeWine's Week: $50M Talent Search Grant, $20.7M for Community Schools, $14M for Workforce Housing

11 Sep 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio lands the largest federal Talent Search Grant at $50 million, plus $20.7 million for community schools and $14 million for workforce housing in 10 counties.

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DeWine Announces $14 Million in Grants for Workforce Housing in 10 Ohio Counties

11 Sep 2026 1:05 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio awards $14 million in second round of REDD grants to create workforce housing near major economic development projects in 10 counties, out of nearly $69 million requested.

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Ohio Awarded $50 Million Federal Talent Search Grant for Student Success

9 Sep 2026 11:43 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio secures a $50 million federal Talent Search Grant, the largest award, to support 20,000 low-income and first-generation students annually across 130 schools, fostering postsecondary success and career opportunities.

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Ohio Launches Regional Education Partnerships for Youth Success

2 Sep 2026 10:31 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel launched 12 Regional Education Partnerships statewide. These initiatives unite local leaders, employers, and community groups to support young Ohioans from early childhood through career readiness using data-driven strategies.

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Ohio Governors Highlight Economic Growth and Job Creation on Central Ohio Tour

26 Aug 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel visited central Ohio for their "Heart of Opportunity Tour," celebrating the state's top business ranking and Anduril Industries' 4,000 new jobs, emphasizing partnerships for future growth.

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DeWine, Tressel Continue 'Heart of Opportunity' Tour in Piketon and Middletown

24 Aug 2026 4:03 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel continued their 'Heart of Opportunity Tour' in Piketon and Middletown, celebrating Ohio's No. 1 State for Business ranking. They highlighted job creation at Centrus Energy and workforce development at Butler Tech…

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Ohio Approves 13 Projects, Creating 3,553 Jobs and Over $1.1 Billion in Investments

24 Aug 2026 11:33 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced 13 projects approved by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, set to create 3,553 jobs and over $1.1 billion in investments statewide. These initiatives will boost various sectors, including aerospace and manufacturing, across multiple regions.

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Ohio Leaders Continue 'Heart of Opportunity' Tour, Highlight Business Success and Workforce Development

19 Aug 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel continued their Heart of Opportunity Tour in Toledo and Lima, celebrating Ohio's No. 1 business ranking. They highlighted workforce development at UToledo and manufacturing strength at P&G, emphasizing investments in people…

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DeWine, Tressel Launch "Heart of Opportunity" Tour to Celebrate Ohio's Business Success

17 Aug 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel launched the "Heart of Opportunity" tour in Cleveland and Youngstown, celebrating Ohio's top business ranking and discussing strategies for economic and workforce success across the state.

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Ohio Expands PFAS Firefighting Foam Takeback Program with $13 Million DuPont Settlement Funds

13 Aug 2026 12:51 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio expands its firefighting foam takeback program with $13 million from a DuPont settlement. The initiative targets dangerous PFAS chemicals, aiming to destroy an estimated 60,000 gallons of toxic foam remaining in storage across the state, protecting public health and…

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Governor DeWine Surveys Extensive Storm Damage, Warns of Continued Flooding

12 Aug 2026 6:56 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor DeWine surveyed severe storm damage and flooding in Franklin, Perry, and Muskingum counties, declaring an emergency. He warned of continued flash flooding as assessments begin and state agencies assist recovery.

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Cleveland Operation Leads to 12 Felony Arrests, Nine Illegal Firearm Seizures

6 Aug 2026 3:21 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Cleveland's violent crime reduction operation resulted in 12 felony arrests, nine illegal firearm seizures, and three stolen vehicle recoveries. Governor Mike DeWine praised the multi-agency effort targeting repeat offenders, leading to safer communities.

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Governor DeWine Activates State Disaster Relief for 13 Ohio Counties

5 Aug 2026 4:50 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine activated the State Disaster Relief Program for 13 counties hit by severe March storms. This program offers state reimbursement for damage repairs and emergency measures when federal aid thresholds are not met, providing crucial local government…

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Ohio Governor DeWine Highlights State Fair Enhancements, Economic Growth, and Defense Manufacturing Milestones

31 Jul 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine celebrated a week of progress, including the opening of the 171st Ohio State Fair with new attractions, significant job creation, and a defense manufacturing milestone in Ohio.

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