x
Breaking News
More () »

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders immediate hiring freeze in state government

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he has ordered an immediate hiring freeze for the state's government.

As Ohio continues to battle the coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Mike DeWine has issued a hiring freeze in state government.

Exceptions for the freeze include exceptions for positions that provide a direct response to the coronavirus, safety and security, as well as direct care or institutional services. Additionally, the freeze on state employee travel remains in effect, with exceptions for those staff providing direct response to the coronavirus.

DeWine also said that he has ordered the state's agencies to cut unnecessary spending up to 20 percent for the remainder of this fiscal year and the next fiscal year. DeWine's administration has also pulled back spending requests for a variety of projects.

DeWine's order comes just hours before a stay at home order in Ohio is set to go in effect at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. As of Monday, 442 positive coronavirus cases have been found in Ohio, 104 of which have resulted in hospitalization and 6 of which have resulted in deaths.

RELATED: WATCH | Gov. Mike DeWine provides update on Ohio's coronavirus response

RELATED: Ohio National Guard begins work assisting Greater Cleveland Food Bank during coronavirus pandemic

RELATED: New website allows users to tip Cleveland service workers

RELATED: ‘3News Connect’: Our new broadcast answering your coronavirus questions

RELATED: Ohio Unemployment website experiences slow down due to high activity

RELATED: Ohio officials issue 'stay-at-home' order amid coronavirus pandemic; read the complete order

RELATED: Cuyahoga County provides update on coronavirus

RELATED: List of food delivery and takeout options in Northeast Ohio

RELATED: Teachers in Avon Lake launch virtual hand holding videos to bring people together, spread hope during COVID-19 crisis

RELATED: All day cares to close in Ohio starting Thursday, with special permits allowing only some to stay open

Before You Leave, Check This Out