COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is wrapping up his first term in office and preparing for the second as 2022 comes to a close.
On Tuesday, the Governor giving Your Hometown Stations a sit-down interview at Ohio's historic Governor's residence in the Columbus suburb of Bexley. The Governor talked about the unprecedented challenges of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic during his first term, and the economic development achievements of his administration. That includes a major expansion of chip maker Intel here in Ohio.
The Governor said the state is creating jobs and will continue to focus on helping Ohioans young and old in achieving their educational goals, whether that's through pursuing a higher degree or vocational training. Mr. DeWine said the State will continue to support its first responders as well as efforts to provide a mental health safety net. He said his Christmas wish for the people of Ohio, is that they have every opportunity to achieve their full potential in life.
