WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced three new investments for communities in Appalachian Ohio to support sanitary sewer and drinking water infrastructure projects. The investments were awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. "If we want to promote economic development throughout Ohio, we need to ensure that businesses and communities have the resources and infrastructure they need to en  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called on the Department of Defense to block the resumption of incineration as an approved PFAS disposal method in East Liverpool and communities across the country. PFAS perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances often referred to as "forever chemicals" pose a threat to public health and is designated by the EPA as a hazardous substance. "Researchers have shown that East Liver  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chair of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, offered his condolences to the family of former Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) following the news that he passed away. Brown served on the Banking and Housing Committee with Johnson from 2007 to 2015, including under Johnson's leadership as Chair of the Committee. "Tim Johnson dedicated his life to public servi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) applauded his Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access (COCOA) Act of 2024 becoming law. The COCOA Act, which codifies the requirement that states allow congressional staff to observe election administration procedures, was signed into law after passing the House of Representatives late last month. The bipartisan bill was cosponsored by Hous  more