State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel
Recent News About State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel
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Robb Blasdel Hosts Coffee with Constituents in Carrollton
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) recently hosted a ‘Coffee with Constituents’ event in Carrollton, Ohio. The event, which took place on Friday, provided an opportunity for members of the community to engage directly with their representative."Being able to sit down with members of the community and hear their thoughts firsthand is invaluable," expressed Robb Blasdel during the event. She emphasized the importance of such interactions by stating, "Being able to have discussions about important issues is how we are able to get real results."The 'Coffee with...
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Robb Blasdel Announces Over $480,000 for Columbiana County Schools
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has revealed that the East Palestine and Crestview School Districts are set to benefit from $488,196 in funding for essential healthcare initiatives. The funding, allocated for a new school-based health clinic, telehealth services, and a mobile unit, aims to provide in-person healthcare for multiple districts in the area. The State Controlling Board gave its approval for the funding during a recent meeting."These resources will go a long way to help students not only in Columbiana County but the region as a whole,"...
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State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel Secures $2.6 Million for Brown Local Schools
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has announced that the Brown Local School district is set to receive a substantial amount of funding. The school district will be receiving $2,627,950 for the establishment of a new 3,000-square-foot community wellness center. The funding for this initiative is part of the new Appalachian Children's Health Initiative, which is a component of the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The approval for this funding was granted by the State Controlling Board during its recent meeting on Monday.Robb Blasdel expressed her...
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Robb Blasdel Hosts Mayor's Roundtable in Lisbon
State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel recently hosted a Mayor's Roundtable Meeting in Lisbon, Ohio. The meeting brought together nearly 20 local mayors, city managers, and guests from the 79th House District to discuss important local projects and address key issues facing the area. The special guest for the meeting was Penny Traina, the CEO of the Columbiana County Port Authority. Columbiana County Commissioner Tim Weigle was also present to provide an update on the state of the county.Representative Robb Blasdel emphasized the importance of collaboration and bringing...
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Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund, Allocating $4.2 Million for Local Projects
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a historic initiative aimed at funding statewide, regional, and local projects. With a total budget of $350 million, this fund includes an allocation of over $4.2 million for the 79th District. State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, who represents Columbiana County, announced the approval of the fund as part of Substitute House Bill 2.Robb Blasdel expressed her enthusiasm for the fund, stating, "From keeping our community safe, to investing in our facilities, and strengthening our workforce,...
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Robb Blasdel's Bill Regarding Customer-Owned Water Service Lines Replacement Costs Passes Ohio House
Legislation championed by State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) to address the issue of lead water service lines in Ohio has passed in the Ohio House. House Bill 226, which allows water-works providers to replace lead customer-owned water service lines and recoup costs over time, or reimburse customers who choose to replace the lines themselves, aims to make drinking water safer and create healthier communities.Ohio is currently ranked third in the nation for the number of lead service lines delivering water to homes. Robb Blasdel highlighted this concern...
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Robb Blasdel Announces House Override of Governor DeWine's SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act Veto
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, which includes the SAFE Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) made the announcement, stating that this is a vital step towards protecting children and upholding the integrity of women's sports in Ohio.In a statement, Robb Blasdel said, "Today, we've taken a vital step towards protecting children and upholding the integrity of women's sports in Ohio. I voted to override the Governor's veto on House Bill 68, which includes the...
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Robb Blasdel Announces $1,000,000 for Roadwork Improvements
State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel has announced that the City of Columbiana will receive a $1,000,000 grant for roadwork improvements. The funding was approved by the State Controlling Board during their meeting on Monday. The investment aims to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.Robb Blasdel expressed her enthusiasm about the significant investment, stating, "This is about creating jobs and growing our local economy. Not only will the City of Columbiana benefit from this, but our entire region will see the positive impact."The grant will result in the...
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Robb Blasdel Attends Joint Energy and Public Utility Committee Meeting
State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel recently participated in the Joint Energy and Public Utility Committee meeting in Pittsburgh, where she joined members of both the Ohio and Pennsylvania Legislatures. The meeting provided an opportunity for robust discussions and the exchange of insights on energy policy.Robb Blasdel expressed her gratitude for the chance to engage with her colleagues from Pennsylvania, stating, "I was thankful to have the chance to have a robust discussion and gather insights on energy policy with members of the Legislature in Pennsylvania. We...
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Robb Blasdel Tours District Schools for National Children's Book Week
State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) is taking part in National Children's Book Week by visiting elementary schools in her district and reading to students. The week, which runs from November 6th to 12th, aims to promote reading and early childhood literacy.Robb Blasdel expressed her enthusiasm for promoting reading and early childhood literacy, stating, "It's been my pleasure to travel across the district to visit our elementary schools promoting reading, especially focused on early childhood literacy. This is an issue I intend to continue to...