/tags/governor-mike-dewine Governor Mike DeWine en-US Copyright Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:40:28 GMT /2024-01-30/dewine-shares-few-thoughts-about-bill-to-add-nitrogen-to-ohios-death-penalty-options Some Republican lawmakers want to move executions forward for the first time since 2018—none have happened since Gov. Mike DeWine took office. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:40:28 GMT /2024-01-30/dewine-shares-few-thoughts-about-bill-to-add-nitrogen-to-ohios-death-penalty-options Karen Kasler /2023-10-24/new-education-agency-moves-forward-after-judge-dissolves-order-to-stop-ohio-k-12-overhaul The seven progressive-leaning elected members of the Ohio Board of Education who sued over the Republican-backed overhaul of K-12 education are considering their next move. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:46:24 GMT /2023-10-24/new-education-agency-moves-forward-after-judge-dissolves-order-to-stop-ohio-k-12-overhaul Karen Kasler /2023-08-21/dewine-names-leader-of-oneohio-a-new-private-foundation-established-with-public-opioid-settlement-funds DeWine named Alisha Nelson, who has led his anti-drug initiatives in the past, as the leader for the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, a private organization established with money from public opioid settlement funds. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:27:57 GMT /2023-08-21/dewine-names-leader-of-oneohio-a-new-private-foundation-established-with-public-opioid-settlement-funds Jo Ingles /2023-03-31/ohio-classifies-xylazine-as-controlled-substance The veterinary sedative has no known antidote, which makes it uniquely dangerous for Ohio’s drug supply. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:58:52 GMT /2023-03-31/ohio-classifies-xylazine-as-controlled-substance /2023-03-21/dewine-hints-at-veto-if-speed-limit-increases-are-in-ohios-transportation-budget Gov. Mike DeWine opposes speed limit increases, and suggests he'll strike them if they get into the final version of the Ohio transportation budget. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:17:25 GMT /2023-03-21/dewine-hints-at-veto-if-speed-limit-increases-are-in-ohios-transportation-budget Karen Kasler /2023-03-16/a-new-dashboard-is-empowering-ohio-counties-to-curb-overdoses Ohio communities can more easily access data around substance use disorder through a new dashboard. Advocates hope it leads to better treatment. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:35:03 GMT /2023-03-16/a-new-dashboard-is-empowering-ohio-counties-to-curb-overdoses Kendall Crawford /2023-02-24/ohio-senate-sets-hearing-on-toxic-train-derailment-to-hear-from-state-officials Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said he wants to hear information on what happened in East Palestine, as Ohio lawmakers consider the two-year state budget. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:03:08 GMT /2023-02-24/ohio-senate-sets-hearing-on-toxic-train-derailment-to-hear-from-state-officials Karen Kasler /2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns The clinic will be staffed by medical professionals and experts in exposure to contamination. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:37:41 GMT /2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns Jo Ingles /politics-government/2023-02-13/ohio-budget-includes-provision-to-require-parental-permission-for-kids-to-use-social-media The proposal in the Ohio budget would require TikTok, YouTube and other social media to get and verify permission from parents for their kids under 16 to use those platforms. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:46:35 GMT /politics-government/2023-02-13/ohio-budget-includes-provision-to-require-parental-permission-for-kids-to-use-social-media Karen Kasler /politics-government/2023-02-08/dewine-says-release-of-hazardous-materials-in-railroad-derailment-a-direct-threat-to-lives DeWine said he wants to see what federal report shows before determining what steps the state can take to prevent another situation like the one that happened this weekend in East Palestine near the Pennsylvania border. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:05:53 GMT /politics-government/2023-02-08/dewine-says-release-of-hazardous-materials-in-railroad-derailment-a-direct-threat-to-lives Jo Ingles