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2022: Delaware County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Delaware County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 17.6%.

By Delaware County Review | Apr 19, 2025

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Delaware County: Residents received $175.22 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.9% of income in Delaware County, providing an average of $774 per capita to residents.

By Delaware County Review | Apr 13, 2025

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Ohio House passes bill aiming for major property tax relief and increased school funding

By Delaware County Review | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Brian Lorenz of Powell cast his vote in favor of House Bill 96 on Wednesday, supporting a significant property tax relief measure incorporated into the House's version of the State Operating Budget.

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Ohio legislation targets student cell phone use in public schools

By Delaware County Review | Apr 9, 2025

State officials, including Senators Andrew Brenner and Jane Timken, along with Governor Mike DeWine, gathered yesterday to discuss the implications of Senate Bill 158, a legislative proposal aimed at regulating cell phone use by students in Ohio's...

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HEAT Team commends Trump for coal-focused executive actions

By Delaware County Review | Apr 8, 2025

The House Energy Action Team (HEAT) has expressed strong support for President Trump's recent executive actions aimed at bolstering American coal production.

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Delaware County saw 2.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Delaware County Review | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 8% of income in Delaware County, a 2.3% rise from 5.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Ohio House passes Agriculture Appreciation Act recognizing key agriculture events

By Delaware County Review | Apr 2, 2025

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 65, known as the Agriculture Appreciation Act, with unanimous approval.

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Ohio House passes agriculture appreciation act with unanimous support

By Delaware County Review | Apr 2, 2025

State Representative Beth Lear from Galena announced the passage of House Bill 65, known as the Agriculture Appreciation Act, by the Ohio House of Representatives.

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Balderson and Kelly reintroduce bill to address prescription opioid abuse

By Delaware County Review | Mar 27, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. – Representatives Troy Balderson of Ohio and Robin Kelly of Illinois have reintroduced the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act, aimed at assisting healthcare providers in managing opioid prescriptions and reducing abuse.

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Ohio senators propose bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting

By Delaware County Review | Mar 26, 2025

State Senators Andrew Brenner and Theresa Gavarone have introduced Senate Bill 153 in Ohio, aimed at requiring proof of citizenship for voting.

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Ohio House passes bill aiming to boost power generation

By Delaware County Review | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Beth Lear, a Republican from Galena, has cast her vote in favor of House Bill 15.

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Ohio representative supports bills on education reform, tax transparency, transport funding

By Delaware County Review | Mar 20, 2025

Representative Beth Lear of Galena has voted in favor of three significant pieces of legislation: Senate Bill 1, House Bill 28, and Sub.

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Ohio House passes bill eliminating replacement property tax levies

By Delaware County Review | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Brian Lorenz from Powell announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Bill 28.

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EPA plans regulatory changes under Administrator Zeldin

By Delaware County Review | Mar 12, 2025

Today, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. Troy Balderson expressed support for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcement to reconsider several EPA regulations.

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Delaware County ranks 86th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $7,065 in 2022

By Delaware County Review | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Delaware County received an average of $7,065 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third lowest in Ohio.

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Delaware County ranks last in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 8% in 2022

By Delaware County Review | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 8% of income in Delaware County—ranking it least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill against EPA's reinstated nuisance rule

By Delaware County Review | Mar 3, 2025

Congressmen Troy Balderson and Michael Rulli, alongside Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, have introduced legislation aimed at blocking a decision by the Biden Administration to reinstate Ohio's nuisance rule.

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Delaware County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.4% of income in 2022

By Delaware County Review | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.4% of income in Delaware County, providing an average of $377 per capita to residents.

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Ohio house passes comprehensive transportation budget without tax increases

By Delaware County Review | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Beth Lear, a Republican from Galena, cast her vote in favor of House Bill 54, the House's version of the State Transportation Budget.

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Ohio House passes transportation budget; includes hazardous material transport restrictions

By Delaware County Review | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Brian Lorenz of Powell cast his vote in favor of House Bill 54, the State Transportation Budget, which passed unanimously on Wednesday.