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Bill would bring $20M+ in funds for Mahoning Valley community projects

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A bipartisan bill has passed through the Ohio House of Representatives allocating state funding for economic and community investments.

According to the release, House Bill 2 includes half of the $700 million from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) funding set aside in the most recent state operating budget.

House Bill 2 still needs to pass through the Ohio Senate and be signed by Governor Mike DeWine to become official.

The bill would bring more than $20 million to the Mahoning Valley for community projects.

Below is a breakdown of all the local projects that will receive funding if HB2 becomes law.

Mahoning County

Trumbull County

 Columbiana County

Below are reactions from local representatives to the passage of the bill:

"From keeping our community safe, to investing in our facilities, and strengthening our workforce, this one-time funding will strengthen our region, and the rest of Ohio, for generations to come," said Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County). "These projects are transformational to our communities."

"It is vital to our local economies that we continue to dedicate resources to projects that are responsible for providing safety, education, and entertainment," said Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta). "When we invest in the communities we live, work, and play in, everyone thrives."

"It was exciting to advocate for the more than 40 projects that came out of the Mahoning Valley. I'm really proud to have successfully secured state investment for a record amount of projects in this district in recent years," said Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown).

"My goal this general assembly was to bring back state dollars to communities throughout the state of Ohio, especially in areas of the state that are often overlooked," said Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield). "Whether it is investing in tourism, public safety, health and wellness of our citizens, or helping instill community pride, this one-time funding in the Mahoning Valley especially, will strengthen the region, and the rest of Ohio, for generations to come."


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