Gov. Mike DeWine Archives

Householder and Borges Felony Convictions in HB6 Trial Just a Start in Stopping Ohio Pay-to-Play Corruption

Those with their fingerprints all over this scandal who have either tolerated or actively enabled Ohio’s culture of corruption

by David Dewitt, Ohio Capital Journal March 10, 2023June 30, 2025

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FirstEnergy Exec Tried to Keep DeWine Aide’s Name Off $10M Transaction Tied to HB6

Ohio governor has staunchly defended aide in $61M scandal

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal February 9, 2023August 16, 2023

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Gov. Mike DeWine Gives Thumbs Up to Ohio Passenger Rail Expansion Study

If all goes smoothly, Amtrak says trains could be rolling in three to four years

by Mark Oprea February 9, 2023September 17, 2024

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Education Officials Worry Ohio Voucher Expansion Will Come at Expense of Full Public School Funding

“Legislators should avoid competing funding obligations, such as expansion of private school vouchers or charter schools”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal February 2, 2023February 24, 2024

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DeWine Prioritizes Children, Mental Health, and Attracting Business in State of the State

Governor’s budget also pushes the same issues

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal February 1, 2023September 8, 2024

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New Ohio Voter ID Law Excludes State Veteran IDs

Voters could previously establish their identities not only with valid drivers’ licenses, but also with documents such as utility bills and the county-issued vets IDs

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal January 19, 2023August 16, 2023

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Whether Someone Is a ‘Noncitizen’ Will Now Be Listed on Ohio IDs and Driver Licenses Thanks to Controversial Voting Bill

Advocates worry the requirement will endanger immigrants

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal January 18, 2023December 16, 2024

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Citizenship-Status Voter ID Bill

Advocates have already sued the state over the law

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service January 9, 2023December 16, 2024

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With New State Law, Cleveland One Step Closer to Expunging Thousands of Minor Marijuana Convictions

Mayor Bibb: It’s about “giving people a second chance, and making sure that access and opportunity is open to everybody in our city”

by Mark Oprea January 6, 2023October 29, 2024

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs 23 Bills Into Law, Vetoes One

The veto came on a bill that would have prevented localities from enacting tougher tobacco laws, among other things

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal January 5, 2023March 15, 2025

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Economists Say Gov. Mike DeWine’s Proposed Expansion of Mental Health Services Will Pay for Itself

In spending $85 million, Ohio could reduce poverty

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 29, 2022August 16, 2023

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Mike DeWine Will Once Again Be Your Governor, Ohio

DeWine convincingly beat challenger Nan Whaley

by Madeline Fening November 8, 2022August 3, 2023