Carruthers Gives Testimony on Lassie's Law
State Rep. Sara Carruthers shared her passion for pets and the importance of closure during her testimony on House Bill 379, also known as Lassie's Law, in the House Transportation Committee. The bill aims to ensure that deceased pets found on roadways are scanned for microchip identification before disposal.Speaking in support of the legislation, Carruthers expressed her personal connection to the issue, stating, "I am an avid dog lover. I have two wonderful dogs named Ebony and Ivory, who I cannot imagine living without." She emphasized the emotional significance of...
Which former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
These former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.
Butler County weekly recap of home sales during week ending April 13
There were 68 reported residential sales in Butler County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.
- Rep. Warren Davidson Votes Against Foreign Aid Package
- Ohio Votes Count Act Introduced in Ohio House
- Rep. Warren Davidson Statement on the House of Representatives Passing The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
- Carruthers, Brent Reintroduce Aisha's Law
- Most students enrolled in Butler County schools in 2022-23 school year were male
Median home valuation prices in Butler County rose to $230,000 in March 2024 compared to March 2023
In March, the median sale price of a home in Butler County rose by $44,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.7%.
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Butler County Economic Development Project Awarded Grant Funding
NorthPoint Development and the City of Fairfield have announced plans to develop the Fairfield Trade Center, a project that will directly support various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, and e-commerce, as revealed by State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).The project, which aims to transform approximately 77 acres of previously unusable land into Class A industrial space, has secured a $1 million JobsOhio OSIP Grant for its development. State Rep. Jennifer Gross expressed her optimism about the initiative, stating, "This...
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ICYMI: Rep. Davidson Op-Ed in The Hill: Fixing our broken health care system
Washington, DC - Congressman Warren Davidson has shed light on the critical state of the American healthcare system and the urgent need for substantial policy reforms in an op-ed published in The Hill. In his article, Davidson emphasizes the dire situation facing healthcare in the United States.Davidson bluntly states, “The American health care system is killing us. I wish I meant that metaphorically, but sadly, it’s true.” He expresses concern over the increasing costs and declining patient outcomes within the system, highlighting the alarming statistic that the U.S....
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ICYMI: Rep. Warren Davidson Hosts Annual Farm Forum in Ansonia, OH
ANSONIA, OH – Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) recently hosted his annual Farm Forum at Ansonia High School, bringing together state and federal government officials, as well as community agriculture leaders from Ohio’s 8th District. The event aimed to prioritize listening directly from Ohio’s top agriculture leaders to explore ways Congress can support farmers and ranchers.Among the distinguished guests were Ohio State Senator Tim Shaffer, Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State University, Mr. Jack Irvin representing the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and Mr. Matthew Apple...
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Rep. Davidson Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) has strongly criticized President Biden's State of the Union address, highlighting what he perceives as the failures of the Biden Administration's policies. In his statement, Rep. Davidson asserted, "Joe Biden has failed on every single policy issue facing our county. His policies have purposely undermined the security of our southern border. Biden has failed to secure the border, end reckless spending, and change the status quo despite Congress passing H.R. 2 and individual appropriation bills that cut spending."The...
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Reps. Davidson & Biggs Issue Statement on Data Broker Executive Order by the Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) today issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's data broker executive order."Americans’ privacy rights cannot be secured when governments around the world can buy our sensitive health data, location data, biometric data, and financial data," expressed Reps. Davidson & Biggs. They also noted, "The U.S. government is circumventing the 4th Amendment and our right to privacy by purchasing these same types of data."Highlighting their concerns, the representatives added,...
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Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, marking a significant milestone in the state's commitment to development and growth. State Rep. Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) announced the passing of Substitute House Bill 2, which includes a one-time allocation of $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects.Carruthers expressed her enthusiasm for the investments, stating, "Butler County has always been a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Securing these investments will ensure our future remains...
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Hall Announces Community Infrastructure Project Funding During Local Press Conference
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Rail Development Commission has awarded a grant of $2,761,672.50 to Butler County for the Cedar Grove Connector project. State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) made the announcement during a local press conference. The funding will be used towards building an access road and closing an at-grade crossing in the Cedar Grove subdivision in St. Clair Township.Hall emphasized the positive impact that this funding will have on the community. He said, "This project funding will make the Cedar Grove community an even better place to live. It will directly...
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Rep. Warren Davidson’s Statement On The House Continuing Resolution
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) has expressed his disappointment with the House's recent decision regarding the continuing resolution. In a statement released today, Davidson emphasized the importance of securing the southern border, stating, "There is no substitute for victory when it comes to securing the southern border."Davidson criticized the House for missing an opportunity to implement border security measures in the government funding bill, stating, "Today, the House missed another opportunity to attach commonsense border security policies to a government funding...
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House Committee Begins Hearings on Township Omnibus Bill
The House State and Local Government Committee in Columbus has begun hearings on the Township Omnibus Bill, sponsored by State Rep. Thomas Hall of Madison Twp. The bill aims to support local townships by implementing various provisions.Among the provisions outlined in House Bill 315 are the extension of townships' authority to form new community authorities or modify existing ones. This will allow townships to have more flexibility in their governance and decision-making processes.Additionally, the bill grants townships the authority to establish Township Preservation...
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Economic Development Project Approved in Butler County
COLUMBUS – Resilience US, Inc., located in West Chester Township, has been granted tax credit funding by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) for a renovation project that will contribute to local economic development and job creation. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) made the announcement, stating that the funding will result in the creation of 274 full-time positions and generate $18.7 million in new annual payroll, while also retaining $27.2 million in existing payroll.“I am very pleased to continue to see intentional investments into Butler County,” said...
