State Rep. Jena Powell
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1M allocated for demolition projects in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties
State Representative Lauren McNally announced a significant financial boost for Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, with $1 million allocated for demolition projects.
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Ohio allocates funds for home construction through Welcome Home Ohio program
State Representative Lauren McNally has announced that the Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corporation and the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive a total of $7,265,000.
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Funding boost for Youngstown Business Incubator's Rising Tides Initiative
State Representative Lauren McNally of Youngstown has announced that the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) will receive $1,795,000 in funding for its Rising Tides Initiative.
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Mahoning County receives $265K for brownfield cleanup near Stambaugh Auditorium
State Representative Lauren McNally announced a grant of $265,100 from the Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program for the Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corporation.
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Ohio's 59th district receives TANF funds for family aid
State Representative Lauren McNally has announced the allocation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to support families and workforce development in Ohio's 59th district.
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Ohio Pro-Life Caucus meets with resource centers; discusses support strategies
The Ohio Pro-Life Caucus convened a meeting on Friday in Columbus with staff from pregnancy resource centers. The gathering aimed to provide a legislative update and explore ways to support mothers and families throughout Ohio. Students from Students for Life of America clubs across the state also participated.
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Ohio allocates over $744K for United Local Schools' technical education
State Representative Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) has announced the allocation of $744,464.51 in state funding to United Local Schools.
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Ohio lawmakers push Lead Line Replacement Act citing health and economic benefits
State Representatives Lauren McNally and Dontavius L. Jarrells, along with environmental advocates and community partners, emphasized the importance of passing House Bill 534, known as Ohio’s Lead Line Replacement Act, during a press conference in...
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Ohio funds township roadway improvements with $32K grant
State Representative Lauren McNally announced that Goshen and Green townships in Mahoning County will receive $32,098.56 from the Ohio Department of Transportation's Township Safety Signage Grant Program.
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Department releases school report card data for 2023-2024
State Representative Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) has announced the release of the 2023-2024 School Report Card data by the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW).
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Officials call for action on Ohio's rising property taxes
Mahoning County State Representative Lauren McNally, alongside Mahoning County Commissioners, held a press conference to address the issue of rising property taxes in Ohio. Rep. McNally highlighted the state's failure to adequately fund public...
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Ohio court upholds "Save Women's Sports Act
COLUMBUS – State Representative Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” was upheld today in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
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House committee continues hearings on bill restricting adult cabaret performances
The House Criminal Justice Committee continued hearings on House Bill 245 this week, aimed at updating Ohio’s obscenity laws to protect children and families from sexualized cabaret performances in public spaces. State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum), a cosponsor of the bill, made the announcement. The legislation received significant proponent testimony from 53 individuals, both in person and by written statement.
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Ohio bans foreign contributions in ballot initiatives
COLUMBUS - Governor DeWine signed House Bill 1 into law on Sunday, legislation banning foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives, announced State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum).
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Powell Opposes Anti-Woman and Anti-Child ACLU Lawsuit
COLUMBUS - Powell's Save Women's Sports Act and the Ohio SAFE Act, which protect the rights of Ohio women, children, and families, are facing legal challenges from the ACLU, as reported on Mar 28, 2024."I’m saddened that the ACLU has attacked women's rights and children’s safety through this dangerous lawsuit," expressed Powell. He criticized the ACLU, stating, "These radicals are putting their big-money donors' agendas over what is best for kids in Ohio - we cannot and should not tolerate it." Powell emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of women and...
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Powell Co-Sponsors 'Ohio Stands with Texas' Resolution
State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has co-sponsored a concurrent resolution expressing Ohio's solidarity with the State of Texas and condemning President Biden's administration's open-border policies. In a statement, Powell criticized the Biden Administration's disregard for defending America's southern border, stating, "The Biden Administration’s blatant disregard for defending America’s southern border is beyond belief. I commend the members of Ohio’s National Guard and State Highway Patrol and their willingness to stand with the Texas National Guard to protect...
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Powell's Save Women's Sports Act Becomes Law
COLUMBUS – The Save Women’s Sports Act and the Ohio SAFE Act have officially become law in Ohio, after the Ohio Senate voted to override Governor DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68. The Save Women’s Sports Act aims to prevent males from participating in female-only sports, while the Ohio SAFE Act aims to protect minors from experimental and irreversible procedures.The veto override was met with strong support, with a vote of 24-8 in favor. Representative Powell, who first introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act in 2019, expressed her gratitude for the passage of the legislation. She...
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Veto Override for the Save Women's Sports Act and the SAFE Act Passes the Ohio House
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives successfully voted to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, which includes the Ohio SAFE Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. The SAFE Act aims to protect minors from undergoing experimental, sterilizing, and irreversible procedures, while the Save Women's Sports Act prohibits males from participating in female-only sports.Representative Powell, who has been championing the Save Women's Sports Act since 2019, expressed her delight at the successful veto override, stating, "Today, we made history as we voted to...
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Powell Awarded 'Champion of Limited Government'
State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has recently been honored with the prestigious "Champion of Limited Government" Award by The Institute for Legislative Analysis. The award recognizes her unwavering commitment to advancing the principles of limited government as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.In her acceptance speech, Powell reiterated her dedication to her community and the values she promised to uphold when she first ran for office. She stated, "When I ran for office, I made a promise to our community: I would advocate for limited government, lower taxes,...
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Ohio State Representative Jena Powell Supports "The Innocence Act" to Protect Children from Accessing Pornography Online
State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has thrown her support behind "The Innocence Act," a newly introduced legislation aimed at preventing minors from viewing sexually explicit material on the internet in Ohio. Powell has signed on as a co-sponsor of the bill, emphasizing the need to protect children in the state.In an official statement, Powell stated, "It's crucial we protect children in our state. We have to take a stand and fight against pornographic material being easily accessible to our children."The proposed legislation seeks to implement a more rigorous...