The basic idea that God is in charge and he expects people to behave and he isn't happy when they don't - that's a very common idea.
The basic concern about the poor and preventing budget cuts is not a new concern. They're just more vocal and active about it than they have been in a long time.
This is a classic confrontation between purists and pragmatists. It has been going on in both parties since the 1960s. This example is especially stark because DeWine and his critics are both conservative and committed to the same basic values.