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Bill honoring late sheriff awaits governor's approval

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."

By Youngstown Times | Nov 14, 2024

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Speaker Stephens appoints Blasdel as chair of pensions committee

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.

By Youngstown Times | Aug 23, 2024

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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.

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Ohio awards $335,000 grant for Carroll County water infrastructure

By Youngstown Times | Jun 3, 2024

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) announced today that $335,000 in funding has been awarded through the Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program for the Atwood Regional Water and Sewer District in Carroll County.

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Cutrona introduces bill to restrict library materials for minors in Ohio

By Youngstown Times | May 31, 2024

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) introduced legislation aimed at protecting Ohio children by prohibiting libraries from distributing certain materials to individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

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Ohio House passes bills on election integrity and candidate certification

By Youngstown Times | May 30, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1, aimed at closing a loophole in current law and banning foreign funding in state ballot issue campaigns. State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) announced the legislation's passage today.

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Ohio House committee hears testimony on bill to ease business expansion

By Youngstown Times | May 22, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH — The Economic and Workforce Development Committee heard sponsor testimony from State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) on House Bill 476. The legislation proposes the creation of a universal regulatory sandbox program within the Ohio Department of Commerce. This program would allow individuals to obtain limited access to Ohio markets to test their products or services without obtaining the usual licensure or authorization.

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Columbiana County receives $100k from H2Ohio for water preservation

By Youngstown Times | May 20, 2024

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has announced that $100,000 in funding has been awarded through the H2Ohio program. The funds are intended to preserve and protect the water quality of Little Beaver Creek in St. Clair Township.

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Cutrona announces $6 million investment in Mahoning County waterfront projects

By Youngstown Times | May 9, 2024

State Representative Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has announced that more than $6 million will be allocated to three waterfront projects in Mahoning County. This funding is part of the Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative.

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Cutrona praises completion of JobsOhio Lake to River network

By Youngstown Times | May 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH — State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has commended the completion of the statewide JobsOhio network with a new four-county region that includes Columbiana and Mahoning counties, named the Lake to River Region.

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Robb Blasdel Hosts Coffee with Constituents in Carrollton

By Youngstown Times | May 6, 2024

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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Cutrona Co-Sponsors Legislation to Combat Drug and Human Trafficking

By Youngstown Times | Apr 30, 2024

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has co-sponsored House Bill 230, aimed at combating drug and human trafficking in Ohio, which recently passed the Ohio House. Cutrona emphasized the importance of the bill in holding accountable those who harm communities with drugs, stating, “This bill will ensure those who are harming members of our communities with drugs be held accountable for their actions.” He further expressed his pride in supporting law enforcement to protect all Ohioans and maintain the state as a safe place to live, work, and enjoy life.The legislation,...

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Robb Blasdel Announces Over $480,000 for Columbiana County Schools

By Youngstown Times | Mar 26, 2024

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

By Youngstown Times | Mar 26, 2024

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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Cutrona Introduces Legislation to Require School Districts to Grant Excused Absences for Religious Release Time Programs

By Youngstown Times | Mar 7, 2024

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) has introduced legislation that would mandate school district boards of education in Ohio to implement a policy allowing students to be excused from school to attend religious release time programs. Cutrona stated, "More and more parents in Ohio would like their children to participate in religious release time programs." He emphasized the importance of proactive consideration by school districts in developing policies to accommodate such programs within the academic framework, stating, “By being proactive in considering how release time...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Columbiana County in 2021

By Youngstown Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Columbiana County received $2.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Mahoning County rise or fall in 2021?

By Youngstown Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mahoning County received $1.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.