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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.

By Tri County News | Nov 4, 2024

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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.

By Tri County News | Oct 30, 2024

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Funding boost for Youngstown Business Incubator's Rising Tides Initiative

By Tri County News | Oct 29, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Oct 15, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Oct 11, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Oct 4, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Sep 25, 2024

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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Barhorst addresses severe drought in Ohio's 85th District

By Tri County News | Sep 20, 2024

State Representative Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) announced that a report released by the National Drought Mitigation Center revealed that additional portions of Ohio and the entire 85th House District, encompassing Shelby, Champaign, and Logan counties, are experiencing severe drought.

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Ohio lawmakers push Lead Line Replacement Act citing health and economic benefits

By Tri County News | Sep 19, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Sep 13, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Sep 13, 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

By Tri County News | Sep 5, 2024

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

By Tri County News | Aug 6, 2024

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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Ohio legislators propose bill mandating natural grass in professional sports stadiums

By Tri County News | Jul 30, 2024

State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) held a press conference today in Columbus to discuss House Bill 605, a bipartisan initiative aimed at protecting professional athletes by mandating the use of natural grass fields in professional sports stadiums. State Rep. Terrance Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and Andrew Morris, Public Policy Counsel for the NFL Players Association, also participated.

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Shelby County Jail: We have had 0 illegal aliens in our custody since July 1, 2021

By Tri County News | Jul 11, 2024

Shelby County Jail officials have had 0 illegal aliens in their custody since July 1, 2021.

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Ohio House passes historic capital budget bill

By Tri County News | Jun 28, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 on Wednesday, approving the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects. The Capital Budget will invest significantly in local community projects, according to State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria).

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Ohio House passes capital budget with major funding for Logan County and TRC

By Tri County 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 Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) announced that the Capital Budget will make significant investments in local community projects.

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Ohio House approves historic capital budget bill with substantial local and statewide investments

By Tri County News | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. The Capital Budget will allocate significant investments to local community projects, according to State Rep. Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie).

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Ohio House passes bill securing $3 million for Shelby County projects

By Tri County News | Jun 26, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects across Ohio. The Capital Budget will fund various local community projects, announced State Representative Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie).

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House committee passes bill incentivizing local natural gas pipelines

By Tri County News | Jun 13, 2024

The House Economic and Workforce Development Committee recently passed House Bill 349, known as EnergizeOhio, which authorizes the creation of natural gas pipeline incentive areas. The legislation is sponsored by State Representatives Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) and Don Jones (R-Freeport).