Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 168

"House Bill 168 addresses some of the most fundamental responsibilities that we share as public servants -- the health of our children and the economic strength of our state," said Governor DeWine. “The actions that we took over the past year, including cutting state spending, freezing state hiring, and leaving the Rainy Day Fund untouched allow us to direct these recovery funds into forward-looking investments that position Ohio for a stronger post-COVID future. By paying off the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund loan to the federal government, our businesses won't experience large increases in their federal unemployment payroll taxes, and instead can focus on investing this money in their businesses and employees.”

Originally reported by The Office of the Governor on June 29, 2021.