February 2025

From the Governor’s Desk 

Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled his executive budget proposal on Feb. 3, declaring his final investment priorities as a term-limited governor. Of particular interest to education advocates, the executive budget proposal:  

January 2025

From the Governor’s Desk 

The 135th General Assembly ended when both chambers officially adjourned on Dec. 30, 2024. The following bills were passed by both the House and Senate and were signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine

A new General Assembly begins

by Nicole Piscitani • Feb. 10, 2025

The 136th General Assembly officially began on Jan. 6, 2025, with the swearing in of the 99 elected state representatives to the Ohio House and 33 elected state senators to the Ohio Senate. Both the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate voted on leadership; the following elected officials will serve in these positions.

Ohio House