EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - Ohio State Representative, Monica Robb-Blasdel has announced on Friday that she's secured a tax deduction for those affected by the East Palestine train derailment back in February.

Robb-Blasdel pushed for these amendments in the State Budget, which was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor DeWine.

The deduction will be for state income for residents including for lost business impacted by the derailment. Additionally, Robb-Blasdel supported provisions that will significantly fund rail safety crossings to enhance safety measures and help prevent accidents.

One of these measures establishes the Ohio Wayside Detector Expansion Program, which sets $10 million in grant funding for projects including installation, equipment, power sources and for employee training.

Another initiative provides a substantial $100 million for rail safety.