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Ohio House approves bill for Stillbirth Prevention Day designation

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 4, which proposes to designate September 19th as Stillbirth Prevention Day in the state.

By EC Ohio News | Feb 12, 2025

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Ferguson and Lorenz introduce bill for increased oversight on administrative rulemaking

State Representatives Ron Ferguson and Brian Lorenz have introduced House Bill 11, a legislative proposal in Ohio inspired by the federal REINS Act.

By EC Ohio News | Jan 28, 2025

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EDA awards $435,000 in grants for economic development projects in Jefferson County in 2023

By EC Ohio News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $435,000 in grants for economic development projects in Jefferson County, Ohio.

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Ohio Senate passes bill for $10M drought relief fund

By EC Ohio News | Dec 19, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Dec 12, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Dec 4, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Dec 4, 2024

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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Holmes reflects on legacy of late Somerset Mayor Tom Johnson

By EC Ohio News | Nov 1, 2024

State Representative Adam Holmes has issued a statement regarding the passing of Mayor Tom Johnson from the Village of Somerset.

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Holmes mourns passing of Dresden's Mayor Gregory Morrison

By EC Ohio News | Nov 1, 2024

State Representative Adam Holmes has expressed his condolences following the death of Mayor Gregory Morrison from the Village of Dresden.

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Harrison County tops state enrollment in Dolly Parton's library program

By EC Ohio News | Oct 28, 2024

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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Federal loans available for drought-hit Guernsey and Muskingum Counties

By EC Ohio News | Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this week that certain farm-related and nonfarm-related entities in Ohio counties affected by recent droughts are eligible for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans, according to State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport).

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Jones addresses severe drought in Southeast Ohio's 95th House District

By EC Ohio News | Aug 26, 2024

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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Rep. Adam Holmes announces district office hours in August

By EC Ohio News | Aug 7, 2024

State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) recently announced three in-district office hour meetings. Details for each meeting are as follows:

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Ohio House passes bill securing funds for Guernsey County infrastructure

By EC Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

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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Ohio House passes historic capital budget bill

By EC Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects. State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) 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

By EC Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Jun 25, 2024

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

By EC Ohio News | Jun 14, 2024

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.