Gov. Mike DeWine Archives

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

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Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul to Ban Diversity Efforts and Regulate Classroom Discussion Heads to Governor

DeWine has said he plans to sign the controversial bill.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 27, 2025June 15, 2025

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Ohio Gov. DeWine Emphasizes Workforce, Child Care Programs in State of the State Address

“We’ve created all these incredible economic opportunities. Now our mission as a state is to act with great urgency and intense focus on filling these jobs.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 13, 2025March 20, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Officially Requests Federal Approval for Medicaid Work Requirements

Ohio Medicaid expansion recipients would need to be at least 55 years old, employed, be enrolled in school or a job training program, be in a recovery program, or have a serious physical or mental health illness.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 4, 2025May 1, 2025