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*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, June 13, 2025






Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending June 13, 2025

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*Monday, June 9, 2025*

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Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited the Geauga Campus of Kent State University to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of regions across the state. [ [link removed] ]

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited [ [link removed] ] the Geauga Campus of Kent State University (KSU) as part of his ongoing work to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of regions throughout Ohio. 

"As I've visited different colleges and universities across the state, healthcare and the demand for qualified, dedicated nurses has been a topic of discussion in every region. As our healthcare system continues to grow and evolve, so does the critical need for additional medical professionals," said Lt. Governor Tressel. "Kent State has done a great job of preparing their nursing students with the technical and professional skills needed in the healthcare industry."



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Lt. Governor Tressel visited the Cleveland Institute of Art to see their work in blending technology and art to improve the tools students can use to become more innovative. 

Lt. Governor Tressel visiting the Cleveland Institute of Art [ [link removed] ]

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*Tuesday, June 10, 2025*

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Lt. Governor Tressel speaking at the Ohio School Safety Summit [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel spoke at the Ohio School Safety Summit, thanking those in attendance for their dedication and focus on keeping Ohio students safe at school. 



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Lt. Governor Tressel visited Washington State College of Ohio to see their anatomy lab dedicated to hands-on learning. The College is equipping students with the skills and experiences they need to become  members of Ohio’s capable healthcare workforce.

Lt. Governor Tressel speaking with anatomy lab professors at Washington State College of Ohio. [ [link removed] ]

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Lt. Governor Tressel helping to cut the ribbon on Meigs County's new public transportation hub. [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Meigs County's new transportation hub. 



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Governor and First Lady DeWine explored some incredible must-see attractions in Southeast Ohio with their family. The group took a tour of The Wilds Safari Park in Cumberland, a pontoon boat tour across the Muskingum River, and visited the “Big Muskie Bucket” at Jesse Owens State Park. 

Governor and First Lady DeWine posing with their family while on a a tour of The Wilds Safari Park in Cumberland, Ohio.

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*Wednesday, June 11, 2025*

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First Lady Fran DeWine reading to children at the Logan-Hocking County District Library with Ami Cole. [ [link removed] ]

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine hosted a book reading at the Logan-Hocking County District Library with Ami Cole, president of the Ohio Health Plan for Molina Healthcare, to celebrate the ongoing support for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southeast Ohio.

Statewide, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio has 408,391 children participating in the program, which totals 61% of the state’s eligible children. In Hocking County, 1,022 children are part of the program.



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Governor DeWine spoke to delegates at Buckeye Boys and Buckeye Girls State, where students had the opportunity to learn about leadership, as well as the intricacies of city, county, and state governments. The annual events prepare them to lead impactful lives and careers in Ohio. 


Governor DeWine speaking at Buckeye Girls State. [ [link removed] ]

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*Thursday, June 12, 2025*

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Governor Mike DeWine joined ODNR Director Mary Mertz and the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Clifton Gorge Exploration Center [ [link removed] ]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady DeWine joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz for a ribbon-cutting ceremony [ [link removed] ] to open the new Exploration Center at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. The space will feature exhibits, hands-on activities, a replica of a slump block cave, and more. It is the first facility of its kind at an Ohio state nature preserve.

Registered as a National Natural Landmark in 1968, Clifton Gorge protects one of the most spectacular dolomite and limestone gorges in the state. It also encompasses a 2-mile stretch of the Little Miami State and National Scenic River, just east of John Bryan State Park.



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Lt. Governor Tressel speaking with students and staff from Kent State University aviation and aerospace program. [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel continued his visits across Ohio to evaluate [ [link removed] ] the workforce strengths and needs of each region of the state.

He toured both the Kent State University (KSU) Airport and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. KSU offers hands-on training in aeronautics and aviation, including advanced power systems, automation, manufacturing, and digital tools.

"It was great to be back on another Kent State campus today -- especially one doing such impressive work in a high-demand industry in Ohio," said Lt. Governor Tressel. "They're not just preparing students to lead in areas like advanced aviation and air mobility, but they're helping train the next generation and keeping Ohio at the forefront of an industry that's taking off across the state."



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*Friday, June 13, 2025*

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Governor DeWine presenting the signed copy of Senate bill 24 [ [link removed] ]

Governor DeWine held a ceremonial bill signing [ [link removed] ] to designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane. 

Senate Bill 24 [ [link removed] ], sponsored by senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) was officially signed by Governor DeWine in April. Today’s ceremonial event celebrated Ohio’s newly designated state plane, which was first flown by Orville Wright on June 23, 1905, near Dayton.

"The 1905 Wright Flyer III is a prime example of why Ohio is considered the heart of innovation," said Governor DeWine. "Making the Wright Flyer III the official state airplane is a great way to honor Ohio’s aviation heritage."



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Lt. Governor Tressel visited the Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 in Parma to learn more about their efforts to build their community one project at a time. 

Lt. Governor Tressel posing with member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 [ [link removed] ]

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