| | '''Michael DeWine''' is the [[Republican]] governor of [[Ohio]], serving since January 2019. Previously, he served as the state's attorney general from 2011 to 2019, served two terms in the [[U.S. Senate]], and several terms in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] prior to that. | | '''Michael DeWine''' is the [[Republican]] governor of [[Ohio]], serving since January 2019. Previously, he served as the state's attorney general from 2011 to 2019, served two terms in the [[U.S. Senate]], and several terms in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] prior to that. |
| | In April 2019, DeWine signed a [[Heartbeat Bill]] into law, something his [[establishment]] predecessor, [[John Kasich]], had vetoed.<ref>Rodrigo, Chris Mills (April 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/438515-ohio-governor-signs-heartbeat-abortion-bill Ohio governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Freiburger, Calvin (April 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ohio-passes-ban-on-aborting-babies-with-beating-hearts-governor-to-sign Ohio passes ban on aborting babies with beating hearts, governor signs (UPDATED)]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (April 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/11/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-signs-heartbeat-abortion-bill-into-law/ Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill into Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> | | In April 2019, DeWine signed a [[Heartbeat Bill]] into law, something his [[establishment]] predecessor, [[John Kasich]], had vetoed.<ref>Rodrigo, Chris Mills (April 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/438515-ohio-governor-signs-heartbeat-abortion-bill Ohio governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Freiburger, Calvin (April 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ohio-passes-ban-on-aborting-babies-with-beating-hearts-governor-to-sign Ohio passes ban on aborting babies with beating hearts, governor signs (UPDATED)]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (April 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/11/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-signs-heartbeat-abortion-bill-into-law/ Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill into Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.</ref> |
| | DeWine said Ohio will open for business May 15th yet he didn't lift the shelter-in-place order until May 19th. Supporters of DeWine like to point out Ohio is open when much is still shutdown; pools, amusement parks, camping grounds, live events. Many pubs and restaurants remain closed due to DeWine's overzealous mandates and intimidating use of government enforcement. | | DeWine said Ohio will open for business May 15th yet he didn't lift the shelter-in-place order until May 19th. Supporters of DeWine like to point out Ohio is open when much is still shutdown; pools, amusement parks, camping grounds, live events. Many pubs and restaurants remain closed due to DeWine's overzealous mandates and intimidating use of government enforcement. |
| | July 22nd DeWine changes his mind and by fiat orders all of Ohio to wear masks. This includes the least vulnerable group with 99.997% chance of contracting, preschoolers to 12th graders. He was asked for how long to wear masks, he said 4-6 weeks. Then back tracks and said he never said that despite it on record. His Lt. Gov. would come out shortly after and say masks are required to vote in November, with no end in site for their usage. College students can return full-time to school but have all their sports programs cancelled. High schoolers have part-time school and all sports are open to play with limited schedules. DeWine grants that each of Ohio's 88 counties can implement their own guidance on k-12 school re-openings. The vast majority opt for virtual classrooms 3 days and in-class school 2 days with all the social distancing and other restrictions. | | July 22nd DeWine changes his mind and by fiat orders all of Ohio to wear masks. This includes the least vulnerable group with 99.997% chance of contracting, preschoolers to 12th graders. He was asked for how long to wear masks, he said 4-6 weeks. Then back tracks and said he never said that despite it on record. His Lt. Gov. would come out shortly after and say masks are required to vote in November, with no end in site for their usage. College students can return full-time to school but have all their sports programs cancelled. High schoolers have part-time school and all sports are open to play with limited schedules. DeWine grants that each of Ohio's 88 counties can implement their own guidance on k-12 school re-openings. The vast majority opt for virtual classrooms 3 days and in-class school 2 days with all the social distancing and other restrictions. |