Mike DeWine in 2023 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Budget & Economy:
$2.5B to prepare infrastructure of large development sites
When a business is looking for a site, they want to move quickly, and so we must get these sites ready so that we can capture these jobs in every part of the State. And that is why our budget creates the "All Ohio Future Fund" -- a
one-time investment that will provide a lifetime of returns! We will make an unprecedented $2.5 billion investment to prepare the infrastructure of large economic development sites located in every single part of Ohio.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
On Education:
Expand eligibility for EdChoice scholarship program
Some school officials have told me that they would like to place a School Resource Officer in their school, but simply cannot afford to do so. In this budget, we offer all schools -- public and private -- who want a School Resource Officer, with
additional state funding to help them do so.We also want to do this because, oftentimes, there is a trust that gets built between students and the officer that would not otherwise occur -- but for that officer being in the school each day.
Now, children have unique needs, so we want families to have the opportunity to send their children to a school that best meets those needs. That is why our budget proposal includes an historic investment in the EdChoice scholarship program by
expanding eligibility to families at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This investment will allow more families than ever to take advantage of this scholarship and find the best school for their children.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
On Education:
Use the evidence-based approaches of the Science of Reading
Tragically, today 40 percent of all Ohio 3rd Grade students are not proficient in reading -- 40 percent! There a is great deal of research about how we learn to read. And today, we understand the great value and importance of phonics.
Not all literacy curriculums are created equal. In our budget, we are making sure that all Ohio children have access to curriculum that is aligned with the evidence-based approaches of the Science of Reading.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
On Families & Children:
Repeal the State's sales tax on critical infant supplies
To ease the financial burden on new parents, our budget asks you to repeal the State's sales tax on critical infant supplies, things such as diapers,
wipes, cribs, car seats, strollers, and safety equipment. Further, I am also asking you to enact a $2,500 per child state tax deduction!
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
On Government Reform:
Consolidate services in new Dept. of Children and Youth
We quickly learned that the supports we provide Ohio children are strewn across departments, agencies, and offices, sometimes causing duplication and inefficiencies. I am proposing the creation of a new Cabinet-level agency, called the "Department of
Children and Youth." This statewide agency will allow us to have a sharp focus on children's issues. Our proposed Department of Children and Youth Services will consolidate programs from six different state agencies.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
On Tax Reform:
New tax credits to encourage home construction, ownership
I am proposing in my budget a series of tax changes and programs. For the first time ever, we will create both state "Low Income Housing Tax Credits" and "Single Family Housing Tax Credits" to stimulate the construction of more housing for families.
And, we will create an "Ohio Home Ownership Savings Account" program with Treasurer of State Sprague to allow Ohioans to save for down payments and other qualified housing expenses with reduced state tax consequences.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Ohio legislature
Jan 31, 2023
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