Fran and I were saddened to learn of the death of our friend and two-time Ohio Dept of Transportation Director Jerry Wray (pictured beside me in a red tie). Jerry was passionate about transforming ODOT into an organization that displayed what he called “excellence in government.” Full

Ohio will become the first state in the nation to begin screening all newborn babies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Adding DMD to the list of screenings newborns receive ensures that parents will be able to start initiating care early for children who are diagnosed with

Ohio is home to many wonderful natural resources. On this #EarthDay , I encourage you to plan a visit to one of our 75 state parks to celebrate: bit.ly/3UZ57BD #OhioTheHeartofitAll

No response yet to my request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the counties impacted by the March 14 tornadoes. I've now requested that the Small Business Administration issue a Rapid Disaster Declaration for Logan County residents, families, and businesses impacted by

We are transforming Ohio’s rest areas to not only provide travelers a chance to take a break, which makes everyone safer but also invite them to discover our beautiful Ohio. Yesterday, I unveiled a re-imagined rest area along I-70 in Licking Co. showcasing the Hopewell Ceremonial

Today, I released details of Ohio’s new $85 million Child Care Access Grant program to increase the availability of licensed child care. To better prepare our youngest Ohioans for school and to ensure Ohio’s economy can continue to grow and thrive, we must ensure our working

➡ ODA's H2Ohio incentive program is now firmly established in northwest Ohio, giving us the opportunity to take this program to other parts of the state! Enrollment for row-crop producers who farm in the 64 counties outside of Ohio’s Western Lake Erie Basin will

The proposal severely undermines the intent of the Militia Act of 1903 and circumvents the authority of governors across the nation. bit.ly/3Um8SSW

Since Lt. Governor Jon Husted and I took office, more than 70,000 jobs have been created in Ohio!

Over the past three days, I have traveled to Youngstown, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati to discuss the importance of the science of reading. At these roundtables, I shared clips from the film “The Right to Read,” which makes the point that all students must learn to

The time is now to help Ohio’s children and support Ohio families. My State of the State address this year focused on a wide array of topics related to Ohio’s children. From education and the science of reading to growing resources for behavioral and mental health services, we

In my State of the State address, I announced the creation of the Children’s Vision Strike Force. This group will work with vision care professionals to help ensure that every Ohio child who needs glasses will get glasses. #OhioSOTS24 Ohio Optometric

The single most important thing we can do for Ohio’s future is to ensure that all Ohio children have the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential and that they have the chance to pursue their dreams and their passions in life. #OhioSOTS24 CCAO

As I said in my State of the State address, these scholarships will encourage more of Ohio’s graduating high school seniors to pursue higher education opportunities here at home, and I look forward to working with the General Assembly to keep even more students in Ohio.

➡ $5 million is now available to support local governments and eligible non-profit organizations impacted by the tornados in Logan and Auglaize counties on March 14, 2024. bit.ly/3Ujca9K

Investing in efficient infrastructure is an investment in quality of life. Once complete, these projects will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve roadway safety.

Many Ohio families need resources that address their child’s unique behavioral healthcare needs. That’s where OhioRISE comes in. Created two years ago, the program connects families and children with complicated needs to appropriate care with the goal of keeping children in their

The Cleveland Innovation District’s progress over the last three years has been remarkable. Ohio is a world leader in innovative healthcare and research, and I’m confident we’ll continue to see life-changing medical advancements from the talented teams here.

Ohio's Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program is already helping hundreds of teens learn skills to be safer drivers, and we are happy to help even more young people receive driver training. bit.ly/3Uhm3EC

The single most important thing we can do for Ohio’s future is to ensure that all Ohio children — all of our children, no matter where they live or who their parents are — have the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential.

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