mental health: Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday said he wants Ohio to become “the best state in the nation” for mental health treatment, research and prevention efforts. Reported by Jeremy Pelser DeWine’s comments during his inaugural address at the Ohio State Capitol said his proposed two-year state budget plan in the coming weeks will focus on mental health priorities, including expanding services, research and job development. This is after I said earlier that
“Big deal”: The governor also foresaw the possibility of Ohio becoming its first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pelzer’s report DeWine said Ohio’s 2,000-year-old Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks built around Ohio by the Hopewell culture is expected to receive approval from United Nations officials this summer.
TikTok stop: One of DeWine’s first actions in his second term was to ban government employees from using TikTok and other China-owned apps on public phones. Pelzer’s report DeWine enacted the ban via an executive order shortly after taking office in his second term, joining President Joe Biden in banning apps from federal phones.
Suitable for me: Predictably, a coalition of left-wing groups sued Ohio over a new voter photo ID law. per Andrew Tobiasthe Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, the Ohio Teachers Federation, the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Coalition Veterans Council filed lawsuits in federal court minutes after DeWine announced he had signed the bill into law. The coalition is represented by Elias Group, one of the key parties involved in last year’s zoning lawsuit.
Burn: Ohio’s aging hazardous waste incineration plant, which has been banned from expansion for 30 years, may start growing again under new policies signed last week by Republican Governor Mike DeWine.Jake Zuckerman report The law change was made by late-night amendments, and there were health and pollution risks from emissions.
Gravy train: DeWine is “strongly considering” applying for federal grants that could lead to expanded passenger rail service between Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. in the meantime, As reported by Susan GlaserThe deadline for applying for this funding, provided by last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law, is March 1.
Oh baby! Also issued by Governor Mike DeWine administrative order This extends state government non-discrimination protections to breastfeeding mothers. State agencies must provide breastfeeding employees time and a private, non-bathroom space to attend to pumping and other breastfeeding needs. four years ago, At the beginningDeWine added non-discrimination protections for pregnant and foster workers. This is an extension of that, says DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney. “Part of the reason we do this is so the state can be an exemplary employer,” continued Tierney. “People can look at what Ohio is doing and these standards, and model their private sector practices according to these things.”
Technology upgrade: Attorney General Dave Yost said Monday that as part of an upgrade to the state’s sex offender registry network, sheriffs in all 88 counties have been given new cameras, and an additional 59 counties have been given new computers. In news released Monday, Yost’s office said the upgrade cost him $384,283 in total, and that the cost came from a federal grant from the US Department of Justice.
Act casual: Ohio House staff were allowed to wear jeans on Friday, under a new policy announced Monday by new House Speaker Jason Stevens. It said they could wear jeans from Friday to Friday this week, unless they are planning to do so or have a representative in the office to oversee them. As recently as 2019, The house dress code states that only business casual is acceptable during late hours at the office.
5 things we learned Financial disclosure for 2 March 2022 Of Cincinnati Democrat Rachel Baker, who represents Ohio’s 27th congressional district after defeating Republican Jennifer Giroud in the November election:
1. Baker, a pediatric nurse, revealed four employers: TriHealth, University of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph College, and Xavier College.
2. She has worked for TriHealth as a nurse researcher and adjunct lecturer at three schools.
3. She disclosed 25 investments, various exchange traded funds and mutual funds. Each worth at least her $1,000.
4. She has a valid registered nurse license.
5. She disclosed a single debt of at least $1,000, which she owes to Fifth Third Bank.
Elisabeth St. Onge is currently the Press Secretary for US Congressman Shontel Brown. Her predecessor, Ashley Gowens, took on the job of corporate public relations.
Ben Weiner is currently the press secretary for US Congressman Dave Joyce. His predecessor, Katherine Sears, joined the office of newly-arrived U.S. Representative Jen Kigans in Virginia as deputy chief of staff.
Governor Mike DeWine reappointed Canton’s Robert Hankins and Dayton’s John D. Holt to the Ohio Arts Council, ending their terms on July 1, 2027.with Christy Dukes Davis of Cincinnati Shaker Heights peter rawson jones Newly appointed to the Council for a term ending 1 July 2026.
In his inaugural address Monday, DeWine named Republican Franklin County Electoral Commission member Doug Preisse and former Democratic mayor of Columbus Michael Coleman co-chairs of the Ohio Commission for the U.S. 600th Anniversary. said.
Jonathan Fausey is CareSource’s new Director of State Relations. He previously served as Majority Policy Advisor to the Republican Majority Caucus of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Torrey Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the City of Dayton Commission. Former State Senator Charleta Tavares
“Are you telling me that I’m a Republican who voted for Republican chairman and that state Republicans are blaming me? Sounds like a dip—s I run a mental hospital.”
Senator John Cross, Kenton, To Columbus Dispatch He voted alongside House Democrats to make Jason Stevens Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives after being one of the Republican lawmakers denounced by Ohio Republicans on Friday.
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