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Holmes reflects on legacy of late Somerset Mayor Tom Johnson

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

By EC Ohio News | Nov 1, 2024

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Holmes mourns passing of Dresden's Mayor Gregory Morrison

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

By EC Ohio News | Nov 1, 2024

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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.

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Ohio House passes bill creating new pathways for CTE instructor licensure

By EC Ohio News | Jun 12, 2024

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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Holmes issues statement on tornado impact in Frazeysburg

By EC Ohio News | Jun 10, 2024

COLUMBUS—State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) issued a statement regarding the tornado that struck the Village of Frazeysburg last week:

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Ohio House passes bill banning foreign interference in state elections

By EC Ohio News | May 30, 2024

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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House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Protect Speech in Higher Education Institutions

By EC Ohio News | Apr 11, 2024

COLUMBUS – House Higher Education Committee yesterday initiated hearings on House Bill 394, a legislative measure aimed at safeguarding speech in Ohio’s public higher education institutions. The bill sponsor, State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport), announced the proceedings.House Bill 394 seeks to shield students and staff from mandatory political action or belief within public higher education institutions through several key provisions. It prohibits these institutions from mandating support for specific ideologies or political movements among employees, students, or job...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Belmont County in 2021

By EC Ohio News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Belmont County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Carroll County in 2021

By EC Ohio News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Carroll County received $757,972 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Coshocton County rise or fall in 2021?

By EC Ohio News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Coshocton County received $3.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.