State of the State 2022

From touting increased funding for police and securing the U.S.-Mexico border to advocating for more mental health services and increased gun penalties, Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) packed many messages into his first State of the State address since 2019.

Both a conservative think tank and a coalition of safety net advocates are hoping to hear about how billions in federal COVID-19 relief money will be used in Ohio.

Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) says his speech to the Ohio General Assembly will focus on the foundational goals he had when he took office in 2019, which includes an emphasis on looking to the future.