COLUMBUS, Ohio — In his State of the State address, Gov. Mike DeWine highlighted Ohio’s strong economic growth, with nearly 5.7 million Ohioans employed and the state ranking seventh in CNBC’s best states for business. He credited low taxes and reduced regulations for the progress, and introduced a new statewide initiative, led by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, to address regional workforce needs.

Read more about Gov. DeWine’s State of the State address HERE.