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In 2022, Logan County ranks 49th among Ohio counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,106

In 2022, residents of Logan County received an average of $12,106 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th lowest in Ohio.

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 24, 2025

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Fayette County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.2% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Fayette County, providing an average of $1,517 per capita to residents.

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 22, 2025

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Ohio House approves amendments to transportation budget

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 19, 2025

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Senate amendments to Substitute House Bill 54, which outlines the state's transportation budget.

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Ohio House approves transportation budget; awaits Governor's signature

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 19, 2025

The Ohio House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate's amendments to Substitute House Bill 54, which outlines Ohio's transportation budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

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Champaign County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Champaign County, providing an average of $1,029 per capita to residents.

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Clark County residents received $13,682 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 24th in Ohio

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clark County received an average of $13,682 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Ohio.

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Madison County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $917 per capita to residents.

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Union County: Residents received $35.31 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Union County, providing an average of $528 per capita to residents.

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Ohio's House Bill 117 aims to ensure daily pledge recitation in schools

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 11, 2025

State Representative Tracy Richardson of Marysville has introduced House Bill 117, known as the 'Pledge of Allegiance Act,' aimed at ensuring all K-12 students in Ohio have the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Fayette County ranks 23rd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $13,709 in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fayette County received an average of $13,709 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Ohio.

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Logan County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $1,072 per capita to residents.

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Ohio representative proposes updates to state’s marijuana laws

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 6, 2025

State Representative Brian Stewart has introduced House Bill 160 in Columbus, aiming to update Ohio's marijuana laws and address concerns about intoxicating hemp.

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Pickaway County: Income Maintenance made up 2% of total income in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Pickaway County, providing an average of $1,036 per capita to residents.

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Fayette County ranks 25th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 29.2% in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.2% of income in Fayette County—ranking it 25th most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Clark County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Central Ohio Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Clark County, providing an average of $1,525 per capita to residents.

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Ohio lawmakers consider tax relief bill for disabled veterans

By Central Ohio Today | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Tracy Richardson has presented sponsor testimony for House Bill 40, a legislative proposal aimed at offering tax relief to certain disabled veterans in Ohio.

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Ohio representatives propose resolution for convention of states

By Central Ohio Today | Feb 21, 2025

State Representatives Riordan McClain and Bernie Willis have introduced House Joint Resolution 2 (H.J.R. 2) in Ohio, aiming to join a convention of states.

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Stewart proposes memorial highway for fallen Deputy Rex Emrick

By Central Ohio Today | Jan 31, 2025

State Representative Brian Stewart has introduced a bill to honor the late Pickaway County Sheriff's Deputy Rex Emrick.

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Richardson addresses advocacy event on human trafficking prevention

By Central Ohio Today | Jan 30, 2025

State Representative Tracy Richardson of Marysville participated in the 2025 Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Statehouse Advocacy Day, organized by the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking.

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Ohio considers nitrogen hypoxia as alternative execution method

By Central Ohio Today | Jan 30, 2025

State Representative Brian Stewart has introduced new legislation in Ohio, aiming to authorize the use of nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative method for capital punishment.