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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday October 23, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Breaking Financial Chains: Reps. Beatty & Casten New Bill Helps Women in Abusive Situations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation aimed at removing barriers to the financial information often necessary for women to safely leave abusive relationships. Under the Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, mortgage lenders, landlords, utili  more

Brown Announces New Investment at John Glenn Columbus International Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new $8.5 million investment for the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The investment will be used to acquire five passenger boarding bridges and associated ground power units. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state," Brown said. "These investments will enhance operations at John Glenn Columbus Internatio  more

Brown Announces New Investment at Port Bucyrus-Crawford County Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a new $1.9 million investment for the Port Bucyrus-Crawford County Airport. The investment will be used to design and construct a new 2,400 square foot general aviation terminal for area and regional fliers. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in our state," Brown said. "These investments will enhance operations at Port Bucy  more

Brown Announces New Investments At Akron-Canton Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced two new investments at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport totaling $3.6 million. The investments will be used to replace four baggage carousels in the airport terminal's baggage claim area and to replace and install two passenger boarding bridges and associated pre-conditioned air units. "Ohio airports are vital infrastructure supporting travel and commerce in  more

Congresswoman Shontel Brown Secures $795,950 in Federal Funding for Murtis Taylor Community Center Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Cleveland, OH Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is pleased to announce that Murtis Taylor Human Services System's Community Center has been awarded $795,950 in federal funding. The funding, secured through the Congresswoman's Community Project Funding (CPF) request signed into law in March 2024, will help increase the center's capacity to provide vital services to children, adults, and seniors in the Clevela  more

Rep. Carey Attends Grand Opening of $65M Water Management Facility in Hilliard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: HILLIARD, Ohio. - Today, Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) joined Advanced Drainage Systems for the grand opening of their new 110,000 square-foot office, warehouse and laboratory on 17 acres in Hilliard. The new site will create 200 new jobs for Ohioans. Congressman Carey said, "Advanced Drainage Systems has been an industry leader and an Ohio institution for over fifty years. We are excited to  more

Reps. Joyce, Ciscomani, Lee, Pappas Introduce Bill to Strengthen Law Enforcement Operations at Southern Border
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Today, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the bipartisan Advanced Border Coordination Act to strengthen law enforcement operations and collaboration at the southern border. Building off the successes of state-run fusion centers, this legislation would establish Joint Operation Centers along the southern border to se  more