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

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

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 22, 2025

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

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

By NE Ohio Times | Mar 17, 2025

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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.

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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.