Governor Mike DeWine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined CNBC's Scott Cohn in Columbus as CNBC announced that Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026.

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Governor DeWine Seeks Approval of $1 Billion Dividend to Ohio Employers, Marking $10.2 Billion Under His Administration

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors to approve a dividend projected at $1 billion for Ohio businesses. If adopted, this dividend would bring the total amount paid to private and public employers under Governor DeWine’s administration to $10.2 billion.

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Celebrate Opening of 171st Ohio State Fair

This morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair and celebrate the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, including the debut of the new Ohio Showcase Building.

Governor and First Lady DeWine Celebrate Opening of Renovated State Fair Dairy Building

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine today joined the American Dairy Association Mideast and the Ohio Expositions Commission to cut the ribbon to the recently renovated Dairy Building on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Governor DeWine Cuts Ribbon on New Ohio Agriculture Center

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine today were joined by Ohio's agricultural leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Ohio Agriculture Center presented by Nationwide®, marking the official opening of one of several new buildings ahead of this year's Ohio State Fair.

Governor DeWine Announces 5 Projects Set to Create 1,429 Jobs, More Than $239 Million in Investments

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of five projects that will create 1,429 new jobs, retain 1,561 jobs statewide, and result in more than $239 million in investments across Ohio.

Governor and First Lady DeWine Cut the Ribbon on the New Old-Fashioned Ohio Children’s Carousel at the Ohio State Fairgrounds

Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine cut the ribbon today on the new Ohio Children’s Carousel at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, joined by Carousel and Carvings Founder and President Todd Goings, Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron, and hundreds of guests.

Governor DeWine Awards $3.2 Million to Expand Career Tech Manufacturing Programs Across Ohio

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced the award of $3.2 million in Career-Technical Education Access Grants.

Governor DeWine Announces $72 Million to Upgrade Roadway Safety

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced details on 33 transportation projects that will improve roadway safety in 23 counties across the state.