Governor Mike DeWine

Governor DeWine stands at the podium during his 2022 State of the State Address.

Governor Mike DeWine gave remarks at the Governor's Wreath-Laying Ceremony honoring Ohio's servicemen and women and their families ahead of Memorial Day.

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Launch of New eWarrant System

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the official launch of Ohio’s new eWarrants system, a statewide criminal justice database that will improve the accuracy of state and federal background checks and streamline the process to file warrants and protection orders in Ohio.

Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Victims Killed in Highland Park

In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Governor DeWine has ordered

Governor DeWine Issues Reprieves

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued two reprieves of execution today.

Governor DeWine Announces Over $42.1 Million in Demolition Funding for Ohio Communities

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today awarded over $42.1 million in grant funding to help communities in nearly every Ohio county turn blighted properties into new opportunities that attract investment, business, and jobs.

Governor DeWine Announces Launch of OhioRISE, First-Ever Highly Specialized Behavioral Health Program for Kids with Most Complex Needs

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the official launch of Ohio Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence (OhioRISE), a new Ohio Medicaid specialized managed care behavioral health program for young people with the most complex needs. Nearly 5,500 children and youth can access services immediately.

Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Court Backlog Reduction Program

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new program aimed at helping local courts more efficiently process increasing numbers of court cases.

Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 377 that Invests $500 Million in Appalachia

In a ceremony in the Appalachian Garden of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden this afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 377 which makes an historic investment of $500 million to transform Appalachian communities in 32 Ohio counties.

Governor DeWine, ODNR Break Ground on Great Council State Park

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz today broke ground on Ohio’s 76th state park.