Gov. Mike DeWine reveals what he believes was his biggest mistake during his two terms.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told the Editorial Board for cleveland.com | The Plain Dealer on Wednesday that his "lead" mistake as governor was signing a bill to legalize sports gambling in Ohio . At the start of each year, cleveland.
com’s Editorial Board sits down with the governor to discuss priorities and ask questions. It’s the final year in office for Gov. Mike DeWine, 79, the folksy Republican who talks fondly of his family and has been a fixture of Ohio politics since 1983. On Wednesday, DeWine touted the success of Ohio’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Governor’s Merit Scholarship before addressing some of the newsiest issues of 2026 so far: THC drinks, sports gambling, Browns stadium financing and ICE enforcement. As for ICE, there’s no indication federal agents are heading to Ohio. But like many, DeWine said “I’m concerned the whole thing moves from Minneapolis to here.”: Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged Wednesday that Ohio businesses selling popular hemp-based THC beverages may take a hit this year when the state’s cannabis regulations take effect.the governor said these business owners knew the risks involved in selling products that were always on precarious legal footing.: No one likes a parking ticket. And no one likes paying late penalties on a parking ticket. So a state lawmaker has introduced a bill to cap penalties and standardize grace periods across the state. We’re talking about fairness onThe U.S. Senate is approaching a Friday deadline for funding the Department of Homeland Security, with tensions high after federal immigration agents killed Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti.: Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged Wednesday that Ohio is facing an energy crunch as demand for electricity soars from data-center construction. However, DeWine didn’t offer any specific proposals his administration will pursue to promote more energy development during his final 11 months in office,: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman toured the NASA Glenn Research Center, where he met with employees and discussed nuclear power and propulsion research,: Cleveland-area protesters and immigrant communities are on high alert following recent ICE violence in Minneapolis, with local religious leaders and activists planning demonstrations.: Cleveland’s Lead Safe Coalition is ending its program paying landlords to certify rental units as lead-safe, having spent $8.9 million since 2020,: The once-iconic fountain area in Tower City that was transformed four years ago into an indoor park setting is undergoing another transformation,. Property owner Bedrock announced plans Wednesday to remove what had been called Skylight Park — plus the fountain infrastructure beneath it — to create large, flexible space for downtown events and gatherings.: Cuyahoga County residents can track local infrastructure projects through the county’s public works website, which provides details on construction timelines,: Avon Lake is considering a pilot program where elementary students will keep Chromebooks at school to reduce screen time and costs,The Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Building had its topping out ceremony in January 2025. The Clinic says it will finish new construction before undertaking a redesign of its main campus.: MetroHealth System has moved back the opening date for its new Outpatient Health Center from April 20 to June 1,. The date change was made to ensure that construction milestones were met and there was enough time for training and move-in activities, according to board records.: Ravenwood Health, Geauga County’s largest behavioral health provider, will merge with Community Counseling Center of Ashtabula County next month,: Six new business projects proposed by JobsOhio have received approval from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, including two in Cuyahoga County, with officials promising the creation of nearly 350 new jobs and the retention of more than 250 statewide,: A jury found three people guilty on multiple charges after prosecutors said two brothers bribed a former East Cleveland official to facilitate a $10 million scam,: A U.S. Marshal task force on Wednesday arrested a second suspect wanted for a killing that occurred at a downtown Cleveland nightclub last month,Amici Italian Restaurant & Bar in North Royalton hosts "That's Amore," a Valentine's Day pop-up bar complete with themed cocktails and special decor. The restaurant also offers Italian cuisine.: Pav’s Creamery is bringing back its popular Lawson’s Chip Dip Ice Cream for the 2026 Super Bowl, alongside a new Winking Lizard Hot Honey Peach flavor collaboration,: James S. “Great Neck” Richman and his wife, Elissa, have endowed Case Western Reserve University with a $2 million gift to establish a professorship in Popular Music Studies.: Felisa Limoncello focuses on natural ingredients and versatile uses, with the product now available in about 50 Northeast Ohio stores,a new shopping guide, looks to help consumers find deals and perks efficiently, with coverage including major retailers and streaming services.: A new Prime Video docuseries, “The Object of the Game,” chronicles Chuck Kyle’s final football season at St. Ignatius High School and explores values like discipline and perseverance,You’re all caught upRead moreCliff Pinckard has been with The Plain Dealer/cleveland.com since 1999. He has been a copy editor in the sports and entertainment departments, and also has been an online reporter and editor. He currently is an...
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