Gov. Mike DeWine Archives

Despite Spending Billions to Create Jobs, Ohio Near the Top in Unemployment

The state has a long history of foregoing huge amounts of tax revenue on the argument that giving wealthy people and businesses tax breaks will create jobs.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 21, 2025August 27, 2025

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At an Ohio Food Bank, Fears That Republican Cuts Will Overwhelm an Overstretched Program

“We can’t even begin to calculate what the loss of SNAP dollars and Medicaid will mean to people.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 16, 2025July 25, 2025

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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Makes Medicaid a Big Ugly Mess In Ohio and Across America

Republican measures complicate the program to make it difficult to comply, thereby pushing working people off of their health insurance

by Rob Moore July 15, 2025July 23, 2025

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Study: Ohio Among Hardest Hit if Congress, Trump Cut Medicaid

About 770,000 Ohioans are covered by expanded Medicaid

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal May 12, 2025May 18, 2025

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Medicaid Cuts Would Impact More Than a Quarter of Ohioans — Children and the Elderly Most of All

769,520 Ohioans are on Medicaid expansion, with Trump eyeing cuts and the state likewise eyeing reductions based on possible changes in federal support

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 25, 2025July 6, 2025

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Browns Owners Gave Big Money to Ohio Lawmakers Who Now Look to Make a Risky Bet With Public Dollars

Meanwhile, lawmakers are slashing funds for education, libraries, and even infant mortality programs and pediatric cancer research

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal April 16, 2025July 7, 2025

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The Haslams Gave Big Donations to Ohio Lawmakers, Who Are Now Deciding the Fate of Browns Stadium

“Campaign contributions do not influence policy decisions,” Matt Huffman’s office said when asked about the donations.

by Zurie Pope, Ohio Capital Journal April 7, 2025June 24, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Version of the State Budget

Notably, the House version eliminates DeWine’s proposed tax increases on gambling, marijuana, and funds $600 million in state bonds for Brook Park dome

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal April 2, 2025April 9, 2025

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Republican Playbook in Ohio Mirrors Trump’s Union-Busting and Attacks on Voters and Education

The DeWine administration replicated the bullying and financial extortion of universities and colleges in the Trump administration to crush academic independence and chill speech

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal April 1, 2025April 22, 2025

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Students, Faculty Are Asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to Veto Massive Higher ed Overhaul Bill

“Republicans are driving students, young adults, and business away from Ohio. We’re urging Governor DeWine to do the right thing and veto this legislation.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 28, 2025April 3, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Talked Cleveland Browns Stadium Funding, Higher Education Policy at Weekly Forum

“We’re crazy if we don’t do this,” DeWine said of his funding proposal to pay for stadium projects in Ohio by upping a tax on sports betting companies instead of using state bonds

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 28, 2025June 25, 2025