State Rep. Jon Cross
Recent News About State Rep. Jon Cross
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Ohio House passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating over $4 billion in capital funding
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout Ohio, announced State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Findlay). The bill allocates over $4.2 billion for capital projects and includes $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Ohio representative proposes tougher seatbelt safety legislation
State Representative Jon Cross (R-Findlay) held a press conference today, alongside members of Governor DeWine’s Administration, to discuss upcoming legislation aimed at promoting seatbelt safety. The proposed bill will reclassify the failure to wear a seatbelt or properly secure a child in the appropriate booster seat or seat belt from a secondary offense to a primary one.
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Cross, Controlling Board Approve Funds for Disaster Recovery in Indian Lake
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Findlay) has approved an increase of over $3.9 million in funds to the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) during a State Controlling Board meeting, boosting the current appropriation to more than $7.4 million. The funds are designated for disaster recovery efforts in the Indian Lake Region following severe weather on March 14, 2024."We must continue to support Indian Lake and the surrounding communities as they rebuild after the devastating storms that took place last month," emphasized Cross. "I am pleased to announce the approval of...
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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...
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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."...
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City of Kenton Awarded Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project Funding
The City of Kenton has been awarded funding for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, according to an announcement by State Rep. Jon Cross. The Ohio EPA, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Development, has granted the city $5 million from the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant program, along with a $500,000 0% loan from the Ohio EPA."I am committed to ensuring our tax dollars come back to serve the 83rd House district," said Cross. "Water infrastructure is a critical piece of the foundation of our community, and it is critical we make these investments...
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Cross Issues Statement on House Override of Governor DeWine's Veto of SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act
The Ohio House of Representatives has overturned Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, known as the SAFE Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. State Rep. Jon Cross, a Republican from Findlay, made the announcement yesterday.In response to the vote, Cross released a statement emphasizing the importance of protecting children and the integrity of women's sports in Ohio. He stated, "Yesterday, I took a critical step to protect children and the integrity of women's sports in Ohio by voting 'yes' on overriding the Governor's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and the Save...
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Cross Announces Upcoming Community Capital Budget Informational Meetings
State Representative Jon Cross has announced that he will be hosting two community meetings to discuss Ohio's capital budget process. These meetings aim to provide information on how the state funding for local community projects is allocated. The meetings are open to the public and no RSVP is required.The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 8 at 10am at the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton, Ohio. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 1pm at the Findlay Municipal Building in Findlay, Ohio.Representative Cross expressed his...