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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects in 41 counties across the state.   The funding awards are part of Ohio’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, which invests more per capita on roadway safety than any other state. “Ensuring the safety of Ohio’s roadways is …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Ohio’s Fiscal Years 2026-2027 operating budget into law. Am. Sub. House Bill 96 supports the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration by making historic investments in Ohio’s people and workforce, children, and communities. “This budget builds upon my commitment to make Ohio the best place for everyone to live their version of the American Dream,” …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced a $7.6 million investment in infrastructure and education to improve safety for K-12 students who walk or bike to school.  A total of 24 projects across 12 counties were selected to receive funding through ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program. This statewide initiative helps communities …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced today that the state will award $50 million in grants to support construction and renovation projects at 19 local jails across the state.  The funding will be awarded through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program, which was launched by Governor DeWine in partnership …

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $3 million in funding for 38 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces combat illegal drug activity and enforce the state’s drug laws. Grants from the 2025 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund will support drug task forces in their work to prevent drug trafficking, pharmaceutical diversion, and other organized criminal …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine hosted a press conference today in support of legislation that would ban the use of cell phones in public schools in Ohio. Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), Senate Bill 158 incorporates language first introduced by Governor DeWine in his executive budget – prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. “It’s clear that …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed House Bill 54, the state’s $11 billion two-year transportation budget. The budget, which goes into effect on July 1, includes funding for critical transportation infrastructure projects across the state. “Transportation is vital to our state’s economy. It connects Ohioans to jobs, education, healthcare, and entertainment. This budget reaffirms our commitment to providing our great …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—– Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced additional support for the use of body-worn cameras by local law enforcement.  As part of the fourth round of the Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) will award nearly $4.6 million in funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Ohio …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2025 State of the State address this afternoon during a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly.  Speaking before a crowd of legislators and members of the public, Governor DeWine pledged to continue making Ohio the best place in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. “Since taking office, my administration …