Husted highlights YSU initiatives for its share of $12M GM funds The future of the economy requires innovation, investment and talent that will lead to prosperity for a community and the state, the lieutenant governor said. Feb 10, 2021 4:52 AM By: Ellen Wagner Updated YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted believes workforce investment in the Valley will help meet the needs of the region’s emerging high-tech markets, including electric vehicles and their batteries as well as additive manufacturing. Husted visited Youngstown State University Tuesday to highlight the $12 million community investment in the Mahoning Valley as part of General Motors repayment of tax credit incentives that was announced three weeks ago. YSU is getting $5 million of that funding.