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OneOhio Recovery Foundation awards grants to combat substance misuse in Ohio

State Representative Riordan McClain has announced that four projects in Ohio's 87th House District have been awarded grant funding to address substance misuse.

By Findlay Times | Nov 12, 2024

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Senator Reineke addresses concerns over WIN Waste landfill permit

State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) has issued a statement regarding the recent announcement about the WIN Waste permit.

By Findlay Times | Sep 12, 2024

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Ohio House passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating over $4 billion in capital funding

By Findlay Times | Jun 26, 2024

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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Reineke announces over $32 million investment in district projects

By Findlay Times | Jun 26, 2024

State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced the investment of $32,770,478 to support various projects aimed at benefiting local communities and residents. These funds were included in House Bill 2, the Capital Budget bill, which passed out of the Senate today.

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Senator Reineke announces funding for fairground improvements in seven counties

By Findlay Times | Jun 19, 2024

State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced that all seven counties in the 26th District will receive funding for improvements to their fairgrounds.

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23.8 Million allocated for local jail construction in Ohio's 26th District

By Findlay Times | Jun 4, 2024

State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced that $23.8 million is allocated to the 26th District for the construction and renovation of local jails.

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Ohio awards funds for Morrow and Wyandot county jail renovations

By Findlay Times | Jun 3, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) has announced that Morrow and Wyandot counties will receive significant funding for jail improvements through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program.

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Ohio Legislature passes bill banning foreign interference in state elections

By Findlay Times | May 31, 2024

COLUMBUS - The Ohio House recently passed House Bill 1, legislation that will ban foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives, announced State Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky).

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Rep. Somani announces $8.4M for election activities ahead of November election

By Findlay Times | May 21, 2024

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced the Controlling Board’s approval of several funding requests from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office to support election-related activities ahead of the November 2024 general election.

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Latta criticizes EPA's new power plant rule in op-ed

By Findlay Times | May 9, 2024

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recently authored an op-ed in The Washington Examiner, critiquing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly released rule. According to Latta, this regulation could potentially force power plants across the United States to cease operations if they fail to meet carbon capture requirements by 2032.

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Ohio representative proposes tougher seatbelt safety legislation

By Findlay Times | May 8, 2024

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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Latta recognizes Ohio students accepted into military academies

By Findlay Times | May 8, 2024

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recently acknowledged and honored students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for their acceptance into the U.S. Military Service Academies. The recognition took place at a reception on Sunday, May 5th, at Camp Perry in Port Clinton. These students were nominated by Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2028 at their respective academies.

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Eastwood High's Charlotte Smith wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By Findlay Times | May 7, 2024

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has announced Charlotte Smith, a sophomore at Eastwood High School, as the winner of Ohio’s Fifth District 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Smith's artwork, titled Sacagawea and her Babe, will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. Additionally, three honorable mention winners will have their artwork exhibited in one of Latta’s congressional offices for the same duration.

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Ohio House Democrats introduce bill protecting access to assistive reproductive technology

By Findlay Times | Apr 25, 2024

State Reps. Dr. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) and Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) have introduced HB 502, the Protect Assistive Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, which seeks to safeguard access to essential ART procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

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Latta Co-Led Bill to Protect Americans from Communist China-linked TikTok Approved by Senate

By Findlay Times | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Senate voted last night to send the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to the President's desk for approval, a move aimed at safeguarding Americans and U.S. national security from foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party.Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), who co-led the bill in the U.S. House, expressed his satisfaction with the Senate's decision, stating, "This bipartisan bill is a victory for the American people and the United States' national security. The Chinese Communist Party should not use an app to...

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Cross, Controlling Board Approve Funds for Disaster Recovery in Indian Lake

By Findlay Times | Apr 15, 2024

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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Rep. Somani criticizes state's direction, calls for prioritizing public interests

By Findlay Times | Apr 10, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today addressed the concerns of many Ohioans following Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address, stating that a significant portion of the population believes the state is headed in the wrong direction. House Democrats are committed to creating a better future for all Ohioans by prioritizing people's needs.

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Rep. Somani announces creation of 134 jobs with $16.9M payroll boost

By Findlay Times | Apr 2, 2024

State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) announced today that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) has approved economic development proposals, including expansion projects by Husky Marketing and Supply Company and Sarnova HC, LLC.

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Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Latta’s ROUTERS Act

By Findlay Times | Mar 20, 2024

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has given its approval to Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act, with a bipartisan vote of 43-0.In response to the approval, Congressman Latta emphasized the importance of safeguarding the nation's communications infrastructure, stating, “As we continue to see threats arise from foreign adversaries, like Communist China, ensuring the security of our nation’s communications infrastructure is important.” He expressed his satisfaction in the...

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Latta: New EPA Tailpipe Emission Standards Rule is a De Facto Ban on Gas-Powered Cars

By Findlay Times | Mar 20, 2024

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has strongly criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new tailpipe emissions standards rule, labeling it as a de facto ban on gas-powered cars. In a statement released today, Latta expressed his concerns, stating, "Make no mistake: this rule from the EPA today is a de facto ban on gas-powered cars."He further argued that the strict tailpipe emission standards outlined in the rule aim to limit Americans' choices when purchasing a car, emphasizing the lack of infrastructure, critical mineral production, and energy generation...