Mike DeWine on Government Reform

	Mike DeWine on Government Reform Former Republican Sr Senator (OH, 1995-2007)

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

Not healthy when people think election system isn't working

When we do mail ballots we have verification. I think Ohio sets a very high bar. And that's what we're used to dealing with in the state of Ohio. And I think, frankly, that should be the bar across the country. I'm not saying other states don't do it well. But I'm saying we have to restore confidence in the people in this process. You can go through and talk about why we have this. The reality is, it's not healthy in our system for that many people to think the system's not working. Source: CNN State of the Union on 2022 Ohio Gubernatorial race , Jan 3, 2021

Opposed McCain-Feingold bill limiting political donations

Q: Campaign Finance: Limit political donations from corporations & unions?

Richard Cordray (D): Yes. Supported McCain-Feingold bill. Also supports public financing of campaigns.

Mike DeWine (R): No. Voted against McCain-Feingold.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Ohio Governor race , Oct 9, 2018

Supports purging voter rolls

Q: Support stricter voting rules such major voter purges, even if they prevent some people from voting?

Richard Cordray (D): No. "The right to vote is vital to our democracy." Make it "more accessible to Ohioans," don't take it away."

Mike DeWine (R): Yes. Applauds US Supreme Court decision upholding Ohio's strict method for purging voter rolls.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Ohio Governor race , Oct 9, 2018

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