DeWine And Husted Meet With Local Leaders Wednesday

4/18/18 – 5:54 P.M.

A candidate for Ohio Governor stopped in Findlay Wednesday. Mike DeWine and running mate Jon Husted talked to local business and education leaders about their concerns. Much of the conversation focused on finding people to fill open jobs. DeWine says he sees promise in some local programs…

Audio:Mike DeWine

Husted adds the Findlay area has a template that can benefit the rest of the state…

Audio:Jon Husted

DeWine and Husted also talked about ways to address government bureaucracy. Husted says he believes the improved use of technology can help government employees better serve Ohio residents.

The opioid epidemic is a hot topic on the campaign trail as well, and DeWine also addressed the issue…

Audio:Mike DeWine

DeWine says he also supports working with the Bureau of Workers Compensation to help employers get employees who are dealing with addiction assistance.

DeWine says he would also direct law enforcement to target higher-level offenders as governor. Husted adds that increased use of drug courts could open up space in jail for drug traffickers…

Audio:Jon Husted

Husted says local communities have shown they are very good at running drug court programs.