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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday August 07, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Brown Announces New Investment In Grimes Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced a new investment in the Grimes Municipal Airport to enable a study looking into the feasibility of replacing an existing aircraft hangar. The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration awarded the $74,250 investment to the City of Urbana through the Airport Improvement Program. "Ohio airports like Grimes Municipal Airport are vital infrastructure  more

Brown Announces New Investment in Harrison County Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced a new investment in the Harrison County Airport to remove ground and terrain identified as an obstruction by the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration. The Federal Aviation Administration awarded the $110,250 investment to the Harrison County Airport Authority and the Harrison County Board of Commissioners through the Airport Improvement Prog  more

Brown Announces New Investments for Airport Improvements in Central Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced $1,039,445 for airport improvements at the Pickaway County Memorial Airport, Port Bucyrus-Crawford County Airport, Morrow County Airport, Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport, and Licking County Regional Airport. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state," Brown said. "These investments will enhance safety and operations a  more

Brown Announces New Investments for Airport Improvements in Northeast Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced $2,769,853 for airport improvements at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Huron County Airport. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state," Brown said. "These investments will enhance safety and operations at Northeast Ohio airports and improve travel for Ohio families and businesses." The Department of Transp  more

Brown Announces New Investments for Airport Improvements in Northwest Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced $6,725,171 for airport improvements at the Wood County Regional Airport, the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, and the Fostoria Metropolitan Airport. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state," Brown said. "These investments will enhance safety and operations at Northwest Ohio airports and improve travel for Ohio famil  more

Congresswoman Brown Visits GCRTA Hayden District Garage to Present Check Announcing $10.6 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: East Cleveland, OH Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) visited the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's (GCRTA) Hayden District Garage in East Cleveland to celebrate the $10,633,105 federal grant awarded to GCRTA thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Brown proudly voted for. PHOTOS AND VIDEO HERE(link is external) Congresswoman Brown also submitted a letter of supp  more

House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee Chairman Turner Issues Statement on Arrest of Iranian Murder-For-Hire Plot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2024: * * * Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice unsealed its charges against Asif Merchant, who was arrested in the United States and was allegedly contracted by Iran to murder former President Trump or his administration official  more

Reps. Turner, Pingree to Co-Chair Bipartisan Congressional Arts Caucus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) announced that they have formed the bipartisan Congressional Arts Caucus. "The arts are of great importance to the culture and heritage of the Miami Valley, and I am pleased to have the opportunity to join Congresswoman Pingree in leading the Arts Caucus," said Congressman Mike Turner. "Downtown Dayton is home to a wide array of   more

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown Pushes for Information on Challenges in Home Insurance Market
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, pressed for information on instability and rising premiums in home insurance markets for far too many Americans. In letters to Federal Insurance Office Director Steven Seitz and Comptroller General of the United St  more

U.S. Rep. Max Miller Week in Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Below are the highlights of U.S. Congressman Max Miller's (OH-07) schedule from the week of July 29. MONDAY, July 29 * Congressman Miller kicked off the district work period at the 179th annual Medina County Fair Opening Ceremony. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the Congressman to hear directly from the community and enjoy tasty food. The Congressman caught up with Ohio State Representatives Sh  more

U.S. Rep. Max Miller, House Science Committee Chairman Frank Lucas Introduce Weather Data Taxpayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) and U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology, introduced H.R. 9219, the Weather Data Taxpayer Protection Act. This legislation is a critical step in improving the accuracy and reliability of weather prediction by ensuring weather tools purchased with taxpayer funds are more accurate, standardized, and prepared for ever-  more