State of the State Address: Seize Our Ohio Moment!

On March 23, Gov. Mike DeWine addressed lawmakers in his first State of the State speech since 2019, laying out his priorities for the remainder of his first term. (Click here for the full text, or watch the address in its entirety.)

Speaking before a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly, the governor said now is the time to “seize our Ohio moment” — adding that “Ohio’s economy is surging, our state budget is on firm footing, and our bond rating is the highest it has been since 1979.”

Dewine highlighted Ohio’s recent manufacturing successes, including landing the Intel project, as well as his administration’s efforts to expand the skilled workforce and job training. 3/23/2022