Ohio's new governor Mike DeWine has been sworn in. We have the details about who DeWine is and why the role of governor is so important.
Plus, we check in with TSA employees who haven't been getting paid due to the government shutdown, but have still been showing up to keep travelers safe.
Meanwhile, students in California are returning to school after being displaced by wildfires and we visit a huge iceberg in Greenland!
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inauguration (noun) a ceremony to mark the beginning of something or the formal start of someon's position in office.
activist (noun) a person who works to bring about political or social changes.
veto (noun, verb) to reject a proposed law.
This week we learn about the role of the governor and how he or she is able to influence what issues get attention in the state.
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