(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will take steps to cut expenditures in state government. “Commercial activity is slowing down across Ohio, and as a result, state revenues will also go down dramatically. It is important, as Governor, that I take action now,” said Governor DeWine. “The earlier we start slowing down the spending, the more impact it will have.” Governor DeWine ordered an immediate hiring freeze for all agencies, boards, and commissions under the c
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will take steps to cut expenditures in state government. “Commercial activity is slowing down across Ohio, and as a result, state revenues will also go down dramatically. It is important, as Governor, that I take action now,” said Governor DeWine. “The earlier we start slowing down the spending, the more impact it will have.” Governor DeWine ordered an immediate hiring freeze for all agencies, boards, and commissions under the control of the Governor. The only exceptions are for positions that provide:
Governor DeWine also pulled back spending requests for a variety of projects that needed legislative spending authority.
Governor DeWine announced today that any child care facility that remains open to care for children under a Temporary Pandemic Child Care license must give priority to families on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Placement of children must first be offered to kids with parents who are healthcare workers, first responders, hospital and clinic staff, pharmacy staff, children service workers, adult protection workers, developmental disability aides, mental health counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing home workers, elder care workers, home health care workers, and dentists. Any remaining childcare openings will be open to other families. Parents can enroll now. A full list of child care centers operating under the special license can be found at /cdc.
There are 442 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and six deaths. A total of 104 people are hospitalized.
Video of today’s full update can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.
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