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Geauga County: Residents received $105.36 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Geauga County, providing an average of $1,104 per capita to residents.

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Ohio house advances budget with $4 billion for property tax relief

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has cast her vote in favor of House Bill 96, which represents the House’s vision for the State Operating Budget.

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 10, 2025

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Ashtabula County saw 23.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32.4% of income in Ashtabula County, an alarming 23.5% surge from 8.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Ohio House unveils budget focusing on education, property taxes, and workforce readiness

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 2, 2025

Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur announced the unveiling of Substitute House Bill 96, the Ohio House's version of the State Operating Budget.

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Ashtabula County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.6% in 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.6% of income in Ashtabula County, providing an average of $3,972 per capita to residents.

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Ohio House passes bill aimed at boosting power generation

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur, a Republican from Ashtabula, has cast her vote in favor of House Bill 15.

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Ohio's House Bill 15 aims to boost power generation and affordability

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Steve Demetriou of Bainbridge Township has cast his vote in favor of House Bill 15, a proposal designed to enhance power generation in Ohio.

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Geauga County: Income Maintenance made up 0.5% of total income in 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.5% of income in Geauga County, providing an average of $437 per capita to residents.

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Geauga County residents received $9,846 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 81st in Ohio

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Geauga County received an average of $9,846 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Ohio.

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Ashtabula County ranks eighth highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $15,021 in 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ashtabula County received an average of $15,021 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Ohio.

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Ashtabula County ranks 12th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 32.4% in 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32.4% of income in Ashtabula County—ranking it 12th most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Ashtabula County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Ashtabula County, providing an average of $1,564 per capita to residents.

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E-Check Ease Act proposed in Ohio state transportation budget

By NE Ohio Times | Feb 18, 2025

The House Finance Committee has accepted Substitute House Bill 54, the state transportation budget bill for fiscal years 2026-27.

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Ohio education committee approves waiver legislation after high school roof collapse

By NE Ohio Times | Feb 14, 2025

Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur has announced that House Bill 43, aimed at waiving certain instructional hour requirements for Ashtabula Lakeside High School, has passed the House Education Committee.

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EDA awards $50,000 in grants for economic development projects in Ashtabula County in 2023

By NE Ohio Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $50,000 in grants for economic development projects in Ashtabula County, Ohio.

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Steve Demetriou receives new committee assignments in Ohio House

By NE Ohio Times | Jan 17, 2025

State Representative Steve Demetriou has announced his new committee assignments for the 136th General Assembly.

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Sarah Fowler Arthur named chair of Ohio's House Education Committee

By NE Ohio Times | Jan 15, 2025

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman has announced that State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur will chair the House Education (K-12) Committee in the 136th General Assembly.

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Ohio Senate passes bill on school policies for OTC medication

By NE Ohio Times | Nov 21, 2024

The Ohio Senate has passed House Bill 70, which mandates that schools in the state develop policies for administering over-the-counter medications.

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Leadership group from Ashtabula County visits Ohio Statehouse

By NE Ohio Times | Oct 31, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur recently hosted members of LEADERship Ashtabula County at the Statehouse in Columbus.

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Ohio approves $4.5 million for high school tech internship program

By NE Ohio Times | Sep 25, 2024

The Ohio Controlling Board has approved $4.5 million in funding to support the High School Tech Internship program, as announced by State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). This initiative aims to provide high school students with practical experience in technology-related roles.