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Lawrence County residents received $16,256 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking third in Ohio

In 2022, residents of Lawrence County received an average of $16,256 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Ohio.

By South Ohio News | Mar 24, 2025

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Scioto County: Medicaid made up 11.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.3% of income in Scioto County, providing an average of $5,221 per capita to residents.

By South Ohio News | Mar 24, 2025

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Vinton County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.3% of income in Vinton County, providing an average of $2,133 per capita to residents.

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Ohio Senate passes new energy policy with focus on reliability and affordability

By South Ohio News | Mar 20, 2025

The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a significant energy policy aimed at modernizing the state's power industry.

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Stephens introduces bill for funding critical road and bridge projects in Ohio

By South Ohio News | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Jason Stephens has introduced House Bill 151, which seeks to create a steady funding source for transportation projects in Ohio.

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Adams County: Income Maintenance made up 4.4% of total income in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.4% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $1,931 per capita to residents.

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Scioto County: 36.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking second in Ohio

By South Ohio News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Scioto County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Ohio, with 36.6% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Pike County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.4% of income in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.4% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $2,037 per capita to residents.

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Scioto County ranks second highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $16,952 in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Scioto County ranked second highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Ohio, with transfers making up 36.6% of total income.

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Jackson County: Residents received $56.46 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,733 per capita to residents.

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Gallia County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.1% in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.1% of income in Gallia County, providing an average of $1,889 per capita to residents.

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Highland County: Income Maintenance made up 3.3% of total income in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Highland County, providing an average of $1,460 per capita to residents.

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Gallia County ranks highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $17,187 in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Gallia County received an average of $17,187 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Ohio.

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Guernsey County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Guernsey County, providing an average of $1,412 per capita to residents.

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Brown County: Residents received $56.74 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 8, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Brown County, providing an average of $1,299 per capita to residents.

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Ohio Senate approves bill for online posting of labor law notices

By South Ohio News | Mar 6, 2025

The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 33, which permits employers to post specific labor law notices online.

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Lawrence County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4% in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,886 per capita to residents.

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Gallia County ranks first in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 37.3% in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Gallia County stood out as the most government transfer-dependent county in Ohio, with 37.3% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Ohio House approves bill to designate Roy Rogers Day

By South Ohio News | Mar 5, 2025

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Bill 13, which seeks to establish November 5th as "Roy Rogers Day" in the state.

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Ross County: Income Maintenance made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By South Ohio News | Mar 4, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Ross County, providing an average of $1,623 per capita to residents.