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Ohio Governor DeWine Sends Troopers, $2.5M to Springfield Amid Surge of 15,000 Haitian Migrants

Sep 11, 2024, 07:05 PM

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the deployment of state troopers and the allocation of $2.5 million in healthcare funding to Springfield, Ohio, in response to a significant influx of Haitian migrants. The city has seen an arrival of approximately 15,000 Haitian migrants since 2020, which has strained local resources. DeWine criticized the federal government for not having a plan to address the issue and emphasized the need for state intervention to support local officials. Additionally, funds will be provided to schools for English lessons for the migrants. DeWine noted that the Haitians are "hardworking people" and expressed support for the Temporary Protected Status program under which many have arrived.