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E-Check Ease Act proposed in Ohio state transportation budget

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

By NE Ohio Times | Feb 18, 2025

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

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.

By NE Ohio Times | Jan 20, 2025

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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.

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Ohio Controlling Board approves funds for winery digital advertising

By NE Ohio Times | Aug 21, 2024

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board this week approved funds to support the digital advertising efforts of Ohio’s wineries, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). These funds, approved following a competitive bidding process conducted by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, will go towards a program to support Ohio wineries' online advertising. Created in 1981, the Ohio Grape Industry Council was established by the Ohio General Assembly to promote Ohio’s wine industry through marketing, research, and business support.

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Governor DeWine signs bill holding school employees accountable for misconduct

By NE Ohio Times | Aug 5, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) announced that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 147 into law. The legislation aims to enhance the State Board of Education's ability to hold school employees accountable for misconduct.

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Ohio lawmakers propose easing vehicle emissions testing requirements

By NE Ohio Times | Jul 31, 2024

State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation aimed at easing federal emissions testing standards for drivers in Northeast Ohio.

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Ohio House passes major construction budget with over $4 billion allocated

By NE Ohio Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects, announced State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.). The bill allocates more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Ohio House passes bill to name highways after local leaders

By NE Ohio Times | Jun 12, 2024

State Representative Steve Demetriou’s (R-Bainbridge Twp.) legislation honoring the lives of John P. Lennon and Dr. Steven Takacs has passed the Ohio House on Wednesday.

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Ohio House passes bill naming roads after local heroes

By NE Ohio Times | Jun 12, 2024

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 380, legislation that will name twenty-nine roads and bridges throughout Ohio, announced State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

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Ohio awards $2 million grant for Ashtabula and Geauga county water projects

By NE Ohio Times | Jun 4, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has announced that Ashtabula and Geauga counties will receive an Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) Water Infrastructure Grant.

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Ohio House passes bills banning foreign interference in elections

By NE Ohio Times | Jun 3, 2024

The Ohio House recently passed House Bill 1, which bans foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives. State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) announced the legislation's passage.

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Fowler Arthur announces $5 million investment in Ashtabula County

By NE Ohio Times | May 13, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has announced that over $5 million will be allocated to four major economic development projects in Ashtabula County. This funding is part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program.

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Ohio House Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Establish Policies on Over-the-Counter Medications

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 24, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 70, a measure that mandates Ohio schools to develop policies concerning the administration of over-the-counter medications. The bill sponsors, State Reps. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula), made this announcement.According to State Rep. Jennifer Gross, "Parents know their child’s medical history best." She emphasized that the bill aims to enhance collaboration between parents and schools to safeguard the health and safety of Ohio children.State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur explained...

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H2Ohio Enrollment Opens for Producers Living in Ashtabula and Geauga Counties

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 23, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) announced today that the H2Ohio program is now available to producers in Ashtabula and Geauga counties. The program, which aims to work with farmers to implement best management practices on their land to prevent harmful algal blooms and phosphorus runoff, is now accepting enrollments until May 6 on a first-come, first-served basis."We are blessed to have an abundance of water in Ohio," expressed Fowler Arthur, highlighting the importance of water resources in the state. She further encouraged residents of Ashtabula...

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Fowler Arthur Sponsors Legislation Advocating for Full-Time Judge in Ashtabula County

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 11, 2024

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has taken a stand in support of House Bill 413, which aims to address the judicial needs in Ashtabula County. The legislation, presented in the House Civil Justice Committee, seeks to replace two part-time judgeships with one full-time judge, as well as expand the territorial jurisdiction of the Conneaut Municipal Court to include specific areas.Fowler Arthur highlighted that the proposed change comes as a response to a court system review conducted by the Ohio Supreme Court last July. She emphasized, "The desire to...

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Callender, Fowler Arthur Provide Testimony on Legislation to Enact the Airspace Protection Act

By NE Ohio Times | Apr 9, 2024

COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).House Bill 185 aims to update Ohio’s permitting laws for tall structures to ensure that navigable airspace and future expansion of airports are not hindered by new construction. The legislation addresses the need for streamlining the...