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Speaker Stephens mourns passing of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson

Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens has expressed his sorrow over the death of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson.

By South Ohio News | Oct 25, 2024

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Funding announced for road safety improvements on US Route 22

State Senator Steve Wilson has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing road safety in Warren County. Over $2.7 million is allocated for the construction of an eastbound US Route 22 left-turn lane at Stubbs Mills Road.

By South Ohio News | Oct 24, 2024

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Adams County secures funding for brownfield remediation and demolition projects

By South Ohio News | Oct 16, 2024

State Representative Justin Pizzulli has announced that Adams County will receive funding for local brownfield remediation and building demolition projects. The funds are aimed at addressing environmental concerns and preparing sites for future development.

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Governor DeWine declares state of emergency in Scioto County

By South Ohio News | Oct 3, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Scioto County, as announced by State Representative Justin Pizzulli. This decision comes after severe weather hit the area on September 27, causing flooding, power outages, and damage from downed trees. Scioto County is among four Ohio counties where an emergency status has been declared.

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Rep. Pizzulli addresses flooding concerns in Scioto County

By South Ohio News | Sep 28, 2024

State Representative Justin Pizzulli has addressed the recent flooding in Scioto County caused by severe storms. In a statement, he expressed concern for those affected and gratitude towards first responders.

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Scioto County receives $1.75 million for local improvement projects

By South Ohio News | Sep 25, 2024

Scioto County has been awarded $1.75 million in grant funding for neighborhood revitalization and critical infrastructure projects, as announced by State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

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Funding approved for Shawnee Lodge renovation

By South Ohio News | Sep 17, 2024

The Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $11,519,363.99 for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in partnership with Setterlin Building Company, as announced by State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

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Husted: 'We need strong leadership like' Rep. Bob Peterson's

By South Ohio News | Sep 12, 2024

Ohio Lt. Gov. John Husted recently said that 'we need strong leadership like' Bob Peterson's following a visit with the representative and his family in Hillsboro.

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Ohio Controlling Board approves funding for Clark Memorial Library renovation

By South Ohio News | Sep 9, 2024

The Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of $310,500 for Shawnee State University, according to an announcement by State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

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Ohio counties eligible for federal economic injury disaster loans due to drought

By South Ohio News | Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that certain farm-related and nonfarm-related entities in Ohio counties affected by recent droughts are now eligible for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans. This announcement was made by State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

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Warren County receives tax credits for economic development projects

By South Ohio News | Aug 16, 2024

State Senator Steve Wilson (R-Maineville) is celebrating two recently announced economic development projects in Warren County. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) approved tax credits for AtriCure and Mire Precision Health (Mobility Health).

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Southern State Community College receives $2.5M funding boost

By South Ohio News | Jul 30, 2024

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that Southern State Community College will receive $2,575,000 from the state capital budget process to establish the Information Technology Center of Excellence.

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Wilkin announces over $6.3 million for Jackson County from capital budget

By South Ohio News | Jul 15, 2024

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced more than $6.3 million in funding to support projects in Jackson County. The investment is part of House Bill 2, the state's Capital Budget bill.

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Wilkin honors state champion Landen Eyre

By South Ohio News | Jun 27, 2024

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) honored Landen Eyre, an upcoming senior at Whiteoak High School, for winning the Division III State Championship in the 3200-meter run.

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Ohio Senate passes bill on high school athletic ticket pricing

By South Ohio News | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate has passed House Bill 147, which includes a provision championed by State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) to equalize ticket prices for high school athletic events.

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Ohio House passes bills on living organ donation and insurance regulations

By South Ohio News | Jun 27, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 399, aimed at supporting living organ donors by removing financial barriers. State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek), the bill's sponsor, announced the legislation yesterday.

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Ohio House passes CAMPUS Act aimed at enhancing university student safety

By South Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed the Campus Accountability and Modernization to Protect University Students (CAMPUS) Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County). Pizzulli is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (R-Columbus).

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Ohio House approves Substitute House Bill 2 with significant local and statewide investments

By South Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Substitute House Bill 2, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects. State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) announced the passage of the bill today.

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Ohio Senate passes bill updating notary law

By South Ohio News | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 130 today, sponsored by Senator Steve Wilson (R-Maineville), which introduces several updates to the Ohio Notary Law.

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Bill to designate memorial highway for WWII veteran passes committee

By South Ohio News | Jun 25, 2024

The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 487, legislation to designate TSgt. Grover Lee Swearingen Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).