Governor DeWine orders hiring freeze for state agencies, boards, and commissions

(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: