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(FAIRBORN, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam. During an event at Wright State University’s Calamityville training facility in Fairborn today, Governor DeWine announced details of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s new Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Takeback Program. AFFF is primarily used by fire departments to …
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State Resources Mobilized to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the severe weather that impacted western Ohio on Thursday. This was an extremely dangerous weather system. The Ohio EMA, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to assist local communities in the path of the storms. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. …
Read More »Ohio AG Dave Yost Releases 2024 ‘Yellow Book,’ With New Section on Law Enforcement Records
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2024 edition of the Sunshine Laws Manual, which has been made more user-friendly and expanded to include a new chapter on law enforcement records. The manual, affectionately known as the “Yellow Book,” is a guide to Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings laws – a resource designed to help Ohioans …
Read More »Governor DeWine Announces Additional Funding to Reduce Crime Laboratory Backlogs
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 11 certified crime laboratories will receive an additional $3.4 million in funding as part of the Ohio Crime Lab Efficiency Program. Governor DeWine created the Ohio Crime Lab Efficiency Program in 2022 to help Ohio crime laboratories reduce and eliminate backlogs, increase overall lab efficiency, and decrease evidence processing time. “Criminal investigations depend …
Read More »Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce In-Demand Jobs Week 2024
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced that the seventh annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place May 6 to May 10, the first full work week of May. In-Demand Jobs Week celebrates the many top jobs, industries, and skills across Ohio. “Whether you are completing a certification, learning …
Read More »Lear, Lorenz Introduce “Election Integrity Act” to Modify Political Party Declarations for Elections
COLUMBUS- State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) introduced legislation that will modify the timeframe for voters and candidates to declare a political party. House Bill 437 will require a voter to declare their political party at least 90 days in advance to participate in their chosen party’s primary election. The legislation will also require a candidate to …
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