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Columbiana County: Income Maintenance made up 3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Columbiana County, providing an average of $1,339 per capita to residents.

By Youngstown Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Columbiana County residents received $13,984 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 19th in Ohio

In 2022, residents of Columbiana County received an average of $13,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Ohio.

By Youngstown Times | Mar 17, 2025

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Ohio lawmakers propose bill for carbon sequestration regulation

By Youngstown Times | Mar 13, 2025

State Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel and Bob Peterson have introduced a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration projects in Ohio.

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Mahoning County ranks 12th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $14,659 in 2022

By Youngstown Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Mahoning County received an average of $14,659 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Ohio.

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Columbiana County ranks 16th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 31% in 2022

By Youngstown Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Columbiana County—ranking it 16th most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Mahoning County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Youngstown Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Mahoning County, providing an average of $1,680 per capita to residents.

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Ohio House passes comprehensive transportation budget with unanimous support

By Youngstown Times | Feb 26, 2025

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel has expressed her support for House Bill 54, the State Transportation Budget, which was passed unanimously by the Ohio House.

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EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Mahoning County in 2023

By Youngstown Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $3,427,825 in grants for economic development projects in Mahoning County, Ohio.

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EDA awards $209,678 in grants for economic development projects in Columbiana County in 2023

By Youngstown Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $209,678 in grants for economic development projects in Columbiana County, Ohio.

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Blasdel named vice chair of Ohio House Natural Resources Committee

By Youngstown Times | Jan 15, 2025

State Representative Monica Blasdel of Columbiana has announced her new committee assignments for the 136th General Assembly.

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Ohio strengthens sex offender registry compliance with new legislation

By Youngstown Times | Dec 23, 2024

House Bill 289, aimed at strengthening Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) system, has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.

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Ohio governor signs bill honoring late sheriff

By Youngstown Times | Dec 23, 2024

Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 81 into law, as announced by State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel.

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Ohio River Commission bill advances in Ohio House

By Youngstown Times | Dec 5, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 469, which aims to promote economic growth through the Ohio River.

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Ohio House passes bill on school expulsion policy

By Youngstown Times | Dec 5, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 206, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and protection of students and staff in schools.

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Bill honoring late sheriff awaits governor's approval

By Youngstown Times | Nov 14, 2024

The Senate has approved House Bill 81, which proposes naming a section of State Route 39 between Carrollton and Dellroy as the "Sheriff Dale R. Williams Memorial Highway."

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Speaker Stephens appoints Blasdel as chair of pensions committee

By Youngstown Times | Aug 23, 2024

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Pensions Committee for the Ohio House of Representatives by Speaker Jason Stephens.

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Blasdel hosts community leaders meeting discussing regional collaboration

By Youngstown Times | Aug 2, 2024

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) convened with community leaders from Carroll and Columbiana counties last Friday at her quarterly Mayor’s Meeting, held at the Leetonia Community Public Library.

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Ohio enacts bill targeting lead poisoning through water line replacements

By Youngstown Times | Jul 24, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 226 into law on Wednesday, as announced by State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana). The legislation aims to combat lead poisoning by allowing public water utilities, regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), to replace customer-owned water service lines during scheduled utility main replacement projects. Additionally, it establishes a reimbursement system for customers who independently replace lead service lines.

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Cutrona co-sponsors bill requiring employer use of E-Verify program

By Youngstown Times | Jun 12, 2024

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has co-sponsored House Bill 327 to support Ohio’s workforce and address border-related employment issues by mandating the use of the E-Verify program for newly hired employees.

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State Rep. Cutrona announces $1.65 million funding for Mahoning County project

By Youngstown Times | Jun 4, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH — State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) announced today that $1,651,370 has been awarded for a project in Mahoning County. The State Controlling Board approved the measure at a meeting on Monday.