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    Cross Issues Statement on Declaration by Governor DeWine

    State Representative Jon Cross (R-Findlay) has expressed gratitude towards Governor DeWine for taking swift action in signing a disaster declaration to aid the Indian Lake community in its rebuilding efforts. Cross stated, "Thank you to Governor DeWine for signing a disaster declaration to help bring immediate support so the Indian Lake community can begin to rebuild."Acknowledging the collaborative efforts in the community, Cross also commended Ohio Northern University for its preparedness to assist residents in need, saying, "I applaud Ohio Northern University which is...

  • Local Government

    PASSED BY THE HOUSE: Latta’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Communist China-linked TikTok

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) cosponsored – the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act – to protect Americans from the Chinese Communist Party. The bill does not ban TikTok, rather it protects U.S. national security by providing Communist China-controlled ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, the ability to divest their ownership of TikTok. If it’s determined TikTok is no longer controlled by a foreign adversary, then TikTok would be available to its U.S. users.Last week,...

  • Local Government

    Latta’s ROUTERS Act Approved by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee

    On March 12, 2024, Congressman Bob Latta's (R-OH5) legislation, the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act, secured approval by the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee.During the proceedings, Congressman Latta emphasized the importance of ensuring the security and reliability of communication networks in the United States. He highlighted the risks posed by routers and modems from state-sponsored companies with ties to foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China. Latta expressed...

  • Local Government

    Rob Duncan, Director of Lorain County Community Development, to Join Latta at the State of the Union Address

    Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has announced that Rob Duncan, the Director of Lorain County Community Development, will be joining him for the President’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. today.Latta expressed his appreciation for Duncan's dedication to the community, stating, "Rob has long served the people of Northern Ohio... His work as the Director of Community Development has helped support small businesses, grown our economy, and improved the quality of life for Lorain County residents. It’s an honor to have Rob here with me in Washington, D.C. today,...

  • Local Government

    Latta, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications, Including TikTok

    Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and a bipartisan coalition introduced the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aimed at safeguarding the U.S. from apps controlled by foreign adversaries, including TikTok. The bill seeks to prevent app store availability or web hosting services in the U.S. for ByteDance-controlled applications unless they sever ties with entities subject to the control of a foreign adversary.Latta emphasized the national security risks posed by TikTok's connection to the Chinese Communist Party, stating, "When...

  • Local Government

    Ohio Senate Adopts Reineke's Rail Safety Resolution

    The Ohio Senate has taken a significant step in addressing rail safety concerns by adopting Senate Resolution 196, sponsored by State Senator Bill Reineke. The resolution calls on the United States Congress to amend the Railway Safety Act of 2023 to ensure that rail carriers secure rail cars carrying solid waste to prevent littering and assess the advantages of securing such cars.Senator Reineke highlighted the importance of the resolution, emphasizing the potential risks associated with unsecured solid waste from trains. He stated, "We do not necessarily know what is...

  • Local Government

    Cross Delivers $9.7 Million in Funding for Community Projects

    The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allocate $350 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund. State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Findlay) announced that a record amount of $9.7 million will directly serve the 83rd House District and the surrounding communities.Cross expressed his commitment to bringing funding back to his district, stating, "I will always fight to ensure dollars make their way back to the 83rd House District. I look forward to seeing the transformative effects of these projects for generations to come."...

  • Local Government

    Latta Statement on Cathy McMorris-Rodgers Retirement Announcement

    Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has released a statement following Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers' announcement to retire at the end of the 118th Congress. Latta expressed his admiration for Rodgers' two decades of service to the people of Eastern Washington in the U.S. House of Representatives.Latta described Rodgers as a trailblazer and highlighted her accomplishments, stating, "Chair Rodgers served as the Republican Conference Chair and as the first woman to Chair the best committee in Congress - the Committee on Energy and Commerce." He...

  • Local Government

    Latta Presses Biden Admin to Reverse Decision on Banning LNG Exports

    This week, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) expressed his concern regarding the Biden administration's ban on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. As a member of the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee, Latta participated in a hearing to discuss the implications of this decision on America's energy and economic security.Latta, along with more than 150 House Republicans, sent a letter to President Biden demanding the end of the de facto ban on U.S. LNG. He emphasized the importance of this issue for his district, the Fifth District of Ohio, stating,...

  • Local Government

    Reineke Hosts Ohio/Pennsylvania Energy Meeting

    State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin), Chair of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, recently hosted a joint meeting with members of the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources and Public Utilities Committee and the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. The purpose of the meeting was to address energy policy implications and community concerns regarding PJM, with a specific focus on the need for reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy.During the meeting, Senator Reineke emphasized the importance of reliable resources to power...

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