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The only grant awarded in the county was $140,000, to Region 11 Council.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, opportunity zones were added to the tax code under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The bill has come under some criticism for creating another big tax break for the ultra-wealthy.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects in all counties in Ohio in 2020.
Total awarded by county in Ohio (2020)
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | $5,600,000 |
| 2 | Mahoning County | $1,628,468 |
| 3 | Jefferson County | $140,000 |
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Village of Wintersville• Village of Amsterdam• Village of Bloomingdale• Dillonvale Village• Village of Smithfield• Village of New Alexandria• Village of Bergholz• Village of Rayland• Village of Mingo Junction• City of Toronto• Village of Richmond• Village of Empire• City of Steubenville• Pottery Addition• Village of Mount Pleasant• Brilliant• Village Of Irondale• Village Of Tiltonsville• Village Of Stratton
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