Ohio governor orders government employees to return to office, following Trump's lead

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday directing state employees to return to office by Monday, March 17, following President Donald Trump's lead.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference Dec. 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office terminating all remote work in the federal government. 

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"It is now in the best interest of the citizens of Ohio for State of Ohio employees to complete a return to a physical office or facility to best serve the public and maximize the use of state-owned assets and facilities," DeWine said in the executive order. 

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Fox News Digital has requested comment from Gov. DeWine’s office on his executive action. 

Deirdre Heavey is a politics writer for Fox News Digital. 

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