Quantcast

Vacationland Times

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Local Government News

Local Government

EDA awards $26,000 in grants for economic development projects in Erie County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $26,000 in grants for economic development projects in Erie County, Ohio.

By Vacationland Times | Jan 20, 2025

Local Government

Gary Click named chair of Ohio's community revitalization committee

State Representative Gary Click of Vickery has been appointed as the Chair of the House Community Revitalization Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

By Vacationland Times | Jan 15, 2025

Latest News

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Ohio governor signs bill mandating religious release time instruction policies

By Vacationland Times | Jan 13, 2025

State Representative Gary Click's legislation on religious release time instruction has been signed into law by Governor DeWine.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Ohio passes bill enhancing expulsion policies for student safety

By Vacationland Times | Jan 9, 2025

State Representative Gary Click's legislation aimed at improving school safety has been signed into law.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio enacts Parents' Bill of Rights requiring parental notification on student health

By Vacationland Times | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative D.J. Swearingen has announced the signing of the Parents’ Bill of Rights into Ohio law.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio governor receives Parents' Bill of Rights for consideration

By Vacationland Times | Dec 30, 2024

The Parents’ Bill of Rights, a key legislative priority for the 135th General Assembly, has been forwarded to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for approval.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Governor DeWine signs bills impacting veterans memorials and SORN laws

By Vacationland Times | Dec 20, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 81 into law, as announced by State Representative D.J. Swearingen.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Ohio Legislature passes bills on school safety and religious release time

By Vacationland Times | Dec 20, 2024

The Ohio Legislature has passed two bills sponsored by State Representative Gary Click during its recent session.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

School expulsion policy proposal passes Ohio House

By Vacationland Times | Dec 4, 2024

State Representative Gary Click's legislation aimed at establishing an expulsion policy for students deemed a severe threat to themselves, others, or school faculty has passed the Ohio House.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Ohio lawmakers introduce America First Act on unlawful immigration

By Vacationland Times | Oct 4, 2024

State Representatives Gary Click and Nick Santucci have introduced the America First Act in Ohio, targeting unlawful immigration within the state. The bill aims to align with federal immigration policies while addressing issues at the state level.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Ohio representative introduces STORK Act for family tax relief

By Vacationland Times | Aug 8, 2024

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) recently introduced the Strategic Tax Options for Raising Kids (STORK) Act to provide tax relief for Ohio’s young families and expectant mothers.

Medium h1s98qy7wce720k3pwgtqvchhemw

Local Government

Rep. Gary Click comments on Judge Holbrook's ruling regarding HB 68

By Vacationland Times | Aug 6, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) released a statement on Tuesday regarding Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook’s ruling on HB 68.

Medium ufzf61cit8s4nltfo7i2wcsegc9u

Local Government

Ohio House passes bill securing over $5M in funding for Lorain County

By Vacationland Times | Jun 28, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Rep. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

Medium ufzf61cit8s4nltfo7i2wcsegc9u

Local Government

Ohio House passes bill securing millions for Huron County projects

By Vacationland Times | Jun 28, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Rep. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

Medium ufzf61cit8s4nltfo7i2wcsegc9u

Local Government

Ohio lawmakers oppose EPA's greenhouse gas emission regulations

By Vacationland Times | Jun 28, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 469, legislation sponsored by State Reps. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana).

Medium ufzf61cit8s4nltfo7i2wcsegc9u

Local Government

Ohio House passes bill defining nuclear energy as green

By Vacationland Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Ohio House recently passed House Bill 308, legislation that defines nuclear energy as green energy, announced bill sponsor Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating over four billion dollars

By Vacationland Times | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio House passes bill requiring E-Verify for new hires

By Vacationland Times | Jun 13, 2024

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 327, legislation requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron), the bill's sponsor, announced the passage.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio House passes bills on memorial highways and sex offender law updates

By Vacationland Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 380, which will designate twenty-nine roads and bridges throughout the state, according to State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). The bill includes two initiatives led by Swearingen to honor individuals who impacted the 89th House district.

Medium hb46tchsdzghp1wpx58c7h47zdwv

Local Government

Ohio House committee advances bill mandating employer use of E-Verify program

By Vacationland Times | May 21, 2024

The House Commerce and Labor Committee passed House Bill 327 today, a piece of legislation designed to ensure that newly hired employees in Ohio are legally eligible for employment in the United States. The bill was introduced by State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County).