Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel plans to "create a healthier Ohio" with a new student physical fitness test starting this fall.

The governor offered Tressel the job during a visit to his house. DeWine said he wanted someone who has the same vision for Ohio and will focus on education and the state's workforce development.

Tressel was confirmed by the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday to serve as DeWine’s new right-hand man. The house voted 68-27 in favor of Tressel while the Senate voted 31-1.

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The house voted 68-27 in favor of Tressel while the Senate voted 31-1. Democrat Beth Liston was the only state senator to vote no. “I’m going to become very informed,” said Tressel.

Jim Tressel officially sworn in as Ohio's next lieutenant governor The Ohio House and Senate confirmed Tressel on Wednesday after Gov. Mike DeWine nominated him on Monday. To stream WTOL on your ...

Jim Tressel now fills the void left by former Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who was tapped by Gov. Mike DeWine to replace Vice President JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Tressel’s nomination must now be approved by the Ohio Senate and Ohio House, which are both led by Republican supermajorities. Tressel was head coach of Ohio State University’s football team ...

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel watches a scoreboard tribute for the 2002 national championship team during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio ...

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Tressel, now 72, went 106-22 at Ohio State, coached 10 consensus All-Americans and won six bowl games with the Buckeyes. He previously coached Youngstown State from 1986 until 2000, winning four ...