Ohio State Rep. Don Jones (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Rep. Don Jones (R-Columbus)
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Don Jones resigns from Ohio House for USDA role
Representative Don Jones has announced his resignation from the Ohio House of Representatives following an appointment by President Donald Trump.
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Ohio Senate passes bill for $10M drought relief fund
The Ohio Senate has concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 54, as announced by State Representative Don Jones from Freeport.
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Ohio House approves bill targeting feral swine problem
The Ohio House of Representatives has agreed to Senate amendments on House Bill 503, a legislative measure aimed at mitigating the damage caused by feral swine in the state.
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Ohio House approves financial aid bill for drought-stricken areas
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 683, which aims to address the severe drought conditions that have recently affected the state.
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Ohio House approves bills honoring local heroes and creating river commission
The Ohio House of Representatives has agreed to Senate amendments to House Bill 81, which aims to designate highways across the state in honor of local heroes.
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Harrison County tops state enrollment in Dolly Parton's library program
State Representative Don Jones has announced that Harrison County is leading Ohio in participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.
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Jones addresses severe drought in Southeast Ohio's 95th House District
House Agriculture Chairman Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced that a new report released by the National Drought Mitigation Center revealed that large portions of Southeast Ohio, including the entire 95th House District, are currently experiencing severe drought conditions. The affected areas encompass Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Noble, and Washington counties.
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Ohio House passes bill securing funds for Guernsey County infrastructure
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, as announced by State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport).
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Ohio House passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating over $4 billion
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Ohio House passes historic capital budget bill
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects. State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced that the Capital Budget will make significant investments in local community projects.
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Jones secures significant funding for Washington County in capital budget
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, announced State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport). The bill allocates more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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House Committee begins hearings on bill establishing new commission
COLUMBUS - The House Economic and Workforce Development Committee today began hearings on House Bill 469, legislation to establish the Ohio River Commission. The measure is championed by State Reps. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) and Don Jones (R-Freeport).
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Ohio House passes bill to designate Specialist Five Frederick Wayne Taylor Memorial Highway
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 380, legislation that will name twenty-nine roads and bridges throughout the state. State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced the bill's passage.
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Ohio House passes bill creating new pathways for CTE instructor licensure
The Ohio House has passed House Bill 432, legislation aimed at creating alternative licensure pathways for Career-Technical Education (CTE) instructors. State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced the bill's passage today.
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Ohio House passes bill banning foreign interference in state elections
COLUMBUS - The Ohio House passed House Bill 1 today, legislation aimed at banning foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives, announced State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport).
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Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund
The Ohio House of Representatives has given its approval to the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a historic initiative aimed at supporting statewide, regional, and local projects. State Rep. Don Jones, who represents Freeport, made the announcement of the passage of Substitute House Bill 2.The Strategic Community Investment Fund, which amounts to $350 million, was established as part of the state's main operating budget for the year 2023. The fund includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year and will be used to address various needs within communities across...
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Jones Supports SAFE Act Veto Override
State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) expressed his support for the Ohio House overriding Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, also known as the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. In a statement, Jones emphasized the importance of protecting Ohio's children and female student-athletes.Jones stated, "Today, the Ohio House was able to use its legislative power to override Governor DeWine's veto on the SAFE Act. I voted in favor of the override because the legislation protects Ohio's children and female student-athletes."The SAFE Act aims to ensure fairness in...
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Ohio House Passes Bill Honoring Sheriff Dale R. Williams
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 81, a piece of legislation that seeks to honor the late Sheriff Dale R. Williams. State Representatives Don Jones and Monica Robb Blasdel made the announcement, stating that the bill designates a section of State Route 39 between Carrollton and Dellroy as the "Sheriff Dale R. Williams Memorial Highway." This designation aims to ensure that Sheriff Williams' dedication to Carroll County is remembered by all who pass by.Sheriff Dale R. Williams had a long and illustrious career in law enforcement, beginning as a...