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Columbiana County: Residents received $311 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Columbiana County, providing an average of $3,094 per capita to residents.

By Youngstown Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Columbiana County saw 21.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Columbiana County, an alarming 21.8% surge from 9.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Youngstown Times | Apr 4, 2025

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Ohio House passes bill supporting agricultural observances

By Youngstown Times | Apr 2, 2025

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel from Columbiana announced the passage of House Bill 65, known as the Agriculture Appreciation Act, by the Ohio House of Representatives.

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Mahoning County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By Youngstown Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Mahoning County, providing an average of $3,437 per capita to residents.

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Monica Robb-Blasdel to continue on Ohio environmental education advisory council

By Youngstown Times | Mar 31, 2025

Representative Monica Robb-Blasdel (R-Columbiana) will continue her role on the Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) Advisory Council following her re-appointment by Speaker of the House Matt Huffman (R-Lima). “I’m excited to announce to the...

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Monica Robb-Blasdel joins OneOhio Recovery Foundation board to tackle opioid crisis

By Youngstown Times | Mar 28, 2025

Representative Monica Robb-Blasdel of Columbiana has been appointed to the board of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

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Ohio House passes bill aimed at boosting power generation

By Youngstown Times | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel, a Republican from Columbiana, has cast her vote in favor of House Bill 15.

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

By Youngstown Times | Mar 22, 2025

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

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

By Youngstown Times | Mar 17, 2025

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

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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.