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Rep. Click introduces legislation targeting property tax reforms with "Taxpayer Freedom Trilogy

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) has introduced a set of three bills, known as the Taxpayer Freedom Trilogy, aimed at reforming Ohio’s property tax system.

By Vacationland Times | Aug 26, 2025

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Ohio lawmakers attend White House leadership conference focused on state-federal cooperation

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) participated in the White House State Leadership Conference last week.

By Vacationland Times | Aug 25, 2025

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Rep. Gary Click highlights economic impact of tourism industry in Northwest Ohio

By Vacationland Times | Aug 15, 2025

Ohio’s tourism industry attracted more than 240 million visitors in 2024, generating over $57 billion in revenue and supporting numerous local businesses, according to the Ohio Department of Development.

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Erie County: Government transfers accounted for 22.9% of income in 2022, up from 6.8% in 1970

By Vacationland Times | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 22.9% of income in Erie County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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FOIA request sent to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Vacationland Times | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding recruit application form on July 29, 2025

By Vacationland Times | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding a PDF copy of the application used for recruits/applicants on July 29, 2025.

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Ohio House overrides governor's veto on property tax reform

By Vacationland Times | Jul 22, 2025

State Representative Gary Click announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor's veto of Item #66.

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22.9% of income in Erie County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 36th in Ohio

By Vacationland Times | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.9% of income in Erie County—ranking it 36th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Ottawa County: Government transfers accounted for 23.8% of income in 2022, up from 8.2% in 1970

By Vacationland Times | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Ottawa County, a 15.6% surge from 8.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Ohio House approves historic property tax relief under new state operating budget

By Vacationland Times | Jun 26, 2025

State Representative Gary Click announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has approved the conference committee report for Am.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Vacationland Times publication area

By Vacationland Times | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers across Vacationland Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Vacationland Times publication area during 2024?

By Vacationland Times | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Vacationland Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Vacationland Times publication area during 2024?

By Vacationland Times | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers across Vacationland Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Swearingen named vice chair of judiciary committee

By Vacationland Times | Jun 3, 2025

State Representative D.J. Swearingen has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee by House Speaker Matt Huffman.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Vacationland Times publication area in 2024

By Vacationland Times | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Vacationland Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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In 2022, Ottawa County ranks 40th among Ohio counties with 23.8% transfer dependency

By Vacationland Times | May 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Ottawa County—ranking it 40th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Ottawa County: Residents received $233.35 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Vacationland Times | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.3% of income in Ottawa County, providing an average of $5,837 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in Vacationland Times publication area during 2024?

By Vacationland Times | May 26, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Vacationland Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vacationland Times area weekly mass times

By Vacationland Times | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Vacationland Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Huron County: Social Security dependency reached 8.6% in 2022

By Vacationland Times | May 22, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.6% of income in Huron County, providing an average of $4,101 per capita to residents.